HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23328: ENDORSING MAYOR BARTIE AS A NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES (NLC) BOARD CANDIDATE FOR BOARD MEMBERSHIP P.R. No. 23328
09/08/2023jps
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING MAYOR THURMAN BILL BARTIE AS
A NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES (NLC) BOARD CANDIDATE FOR
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities Board Members advocate for federal
priorities and provides leadership and direction in his/her city and state on those priorities;
and
WHEREAS, Board Members enhance NLC's stature and visibility through
contacts, connections and outreach to local, regional and, where appropriate, national
media; and
WHEREAS, Board Members set overall direction for the organization based on
the leadership priorities; and
WHEREAS, Board Members shape, refine and update the annual advocacy and
lobbying strategy; and
WHEREAS, Board Members support, guide and actively participate in major
leadership campaigns and events; and
WHEREAS, Board Members ensure membership stability and growth by
encouraging cities in his/her state to join NLC and to stay involved in NLC; and
WHEREAS, Board Members provide guidance and direction on organizational
governance matters.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That Mayor Thurman Bill Bartie is hereby endorsed as a National
League of Cities (NLC) Board Candidate.
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this the 12th day of September, A.D. 2023
at a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Noes:
Thurman Bartle, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED TO FORM: .
Vaiecia R. no, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton, City Manager