HomeMy WebLinkAbout13554ORDINANCE NO. 13,554
AN ORDINANCE SETTING OUT AN ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS AND DECLARING THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTS; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors for the City of Little Rock has the
responsibility and the statutory authority to appoint members to various Boards
and Commissions; and
WHEREAS, some Boards and Commissions have no provisions regulating attend-
ance; and
WHEREAS, for the Boards and Commissions to function properly, members should
attend and participate if they are going to serve the City and public.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE
ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. That all boards and commissions which are not provided for by
state law are to be controlled by this ordinance.
SECTION 2. That this ordinance automatically amends the by -laws of all
affected boards and commissions.
SECTION 3. That when a member of a board or commission has missed more than
25% of all regular meetings of that particular board or commission in one calendar
year or more than 3 consecutive regularly scheduled meetings, then such person is
automatically removed from such position unless, prior to the next scheduled
meeting of the City Board of Directors, the member submits in writing the reasons
for such absences and expresses his desire to remain on the Board or Commission,
then the City Board of Directors, by a majority vote, shall allow the member to
continue to serve.
SECTION 4. That the Board or Commission shall immediately certify to the City
Manager that said member has missed the requisite number of meetings. The City
Manager shall immediately notify the Board of Directors of the vacancy, whereupon
the Board of Directors shall appoint a new member by resolution at the next regular
meeting of the Board of Directors.
SECTION 5. That the City Manager shall also notify the person who is to be
replaced of such replacement.
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SECTION 6. That due to the irregular attendance by members of some boards
and commissions, such boards and commissions are unable to function properly,
thus the health and welfare of the citizens are being endangered; now, therefore,
an emergency is declared to exist and this Ordinance being necessary for the
preservation of public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED: December 5, 1978
ATTEST: Z?2-e" APPROVED:
City Clerk Mayor