HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23863: APPOINTING A CITY ATTORNEY P.R.No. 23863
07/24/24 ATT
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CITY
ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
AND ESTABLISHING THE TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
WHEREAS, Ms. Valecia R. Tizeno, Esq. pursuant to Section 17-45 of the Personnel Policy gave
the City of Port Arthur proper notice and retired from the office of City Attorney effective March 01,
2024; and,
WHEREAS,said retirement created a vacancy in the office of City Attorney; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur desired to fill said vacancy on an interim
basis as it conducted a search to fill the City Attorney position on a regular basis; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur pursuant to Resolution 24-070 appointed
James M. Black,Esq.as Interim City Attorney; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur has conducted a national search and
determined a candidate that meets the requirements of the City of Port Arthur Charter as well as the
position job description; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of City of Port Arthur deems it reasonable and appropriate to
appoint said candidate to the position of City Attorney and head of the Law Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS:
Section 1.That,the facts,and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2.That,the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby appoints Roxann Pais Cotroneo
Esq. as City Attorney.
Section 3. That, the terms, and conditions of the appointment of Roxann Pais Cotroneo, Esq. as
City Attorney of the City of Port Arthur shall be as delineated in Exhibit "A" hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.
Section 4.That, a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council.
READ,ADOPTED,AND APPROVED this day of _ ,AD,2024,at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur,Texas,by the following
vote: AYES:
Mayor
Councilmembers
NOES:
Hon. Thurman Bill Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard,TRMC,
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVE FOR ADMINISTRATION:
es M.Black,Esq. Ro n, C
nterim City Attorney City Manager
and )
Trame Williams
Dir.of Human Resources&Civil Service
EXHIBIT "A"
WILL BE PRESENTED AT OR BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING