HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18657: APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SETRPC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRINCE P.R. No. 18657
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
SOUTH EAST TEXAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRINCE)
WHEREAS, the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
(SETRPC) is a voluntary association of local governments that
serves an area composed of Hardin, Jefferson and Orange
Counties; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission was established in June,
1970 under authority provided by the Texas Legislature in 1965;
and
WHEREAS, each of the Regional Councils were founded for the
purpose of solving area wide problems by promoting
intergovernmental cooperation and coordination, conducting
comprehensive regional planning, and providing a forum for the
discussion and study of area issues; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the South East Texas Regional Planning
Commission Bylaws there shall be an Executive Committee
consisting of the following:
• Each county shall have five (5) representatives who shall
be the elected officials of the counties as set forth in
Article IV hereof.
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• Each member city shall have two (2) representatives, the
mayor or his alternate and one ( 1) councilman or alderman
or his alternate, who shall be appointed by the
respective city governing body.
• School districts shall have one (1) representative from
each member school district .
• All water and sewer districts (including fresh water
supply districts) shall have (1) representative from each
member water and/or sewer district .
• All other special districts (including port authorities,
river authorities, soil and water conservation districts
and drainage districts) shall have (1) representative
from each member district .
and
WHEREAS, Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince is recommending
Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton for appointment as a
representative to the South East Texas Regional Planning
Executive Committee .
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 Councilmember Tiffany Hamilton is
herein appointed as representative to the South East Texas
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Regional Planning Commission Executive Committee for the City of
Port Arthur.
Section 3 . That a copy of this Resolution be spread
upon the Minutes of the City Council .
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of
, A. D. , 2014, at a Regular Meeting of the City
Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following
vote: AYES :
Mayor:
Councilmembers : ,
NOES: .
Deloris "Bobbie" Prince, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPR6VED\ AS TO FORM:
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Val Tizeno Cl y Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
John A. Comeaux, P. E. ,
Interim City Manager
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