HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2002-21 - Public Safety Advisory BoardAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED
"ADMINISTRATION" TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SAFETY
ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING A CONFLICT CLAUSE AND
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Charter grants the City Council the authority to establish boards and
commissions to assist it in carrying out its duties; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish the Public Safety Advisory Board to advise
and assist the City Council in the performance of its duties; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the public to establish the
Public Safety Advisory Board as set out herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby
found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly
made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this ordinance
implements the following elements of the Century Plan Policy Plan and that the enactment of this
ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section
2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan:
Public Safety Policy
End 8.00:
Citizens
of Georgetown feel safe and are well protected from
All
municipal
operations are conducted in an efficient business -like
manner
disasters and
emergencies.
crime and disorder,
natural
Finance
Policy
End 14.00:
All
municipal
operations are conducted in an efficient business -like
manner
and sufficient financial
resources
for both current and future
needs are provided.
Governmental Affairs Element 6.0: A high level of cooperation and involvement exists among
Georgetown's citizens and governmental organizations.
SECTION 2, Title 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown is hereby amended
to add the following Chapter:
Chapter 2.109
PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD
2.109.010 Created — Membership
A. There is hereby created the Public Safety Advisory Board of the City of
Georgetown, hereinafter referred to as the "Board."
B. The Board will consist of seven (7) members. The members shall be citizens
appointed under the provisions of the Charter and ordinances of the City. All members shall
reside in the city limits or the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City Of Georgetown,
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2.1 09.020
Terms of Office
The term of office for members shall be two (2) years, with all members initially
appointed for two full years. The second appointments shall be staggered, so that four (4)
members shall be appointed for two-year terms, and the remaining three (3) members
appointed for one (1) year terms. Thereafter, all terms shall be for two (2) years.
2.109.030 Purpose
It is the purpose and intent of the Council to create a citizens' advisory board
empowered to review and analyze the policies and resources of the Georgetown Fire and
Police Services Divisions for purposes of providing advice to the Council in the following
areas: 1) budgetary issues related to the provision of public safety services; 2) developing
positive relationships between the community and the Fire and Police Services Divisions;
and 3) establishment of a citizen complaint review and resolution process.
2.109.040 Rights & Duties
The Board is responsible to and shal
perform such duties and exercise sul
ordinances of the City of Georgetown
The Board and its members have nc
behalf of the City.
2.109.050 Compensation
act as an advisory body to the Council and shall
h additional powers as may be prescribed by the
not inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter.
authority to expend funds or make obligations on
All members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed
for all expenses reasonably incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members
of such Board, when authorized in advance by the City Council.
2.109.060 Organization
The City Council shall select a Chair of the Board, and the Board shall select from
among its members a Vice Chair and Secretary. The Board shall adopt such rules and
regulations, subject to Council approval, as it may deem proper for the governance of its
proceedings. Such rules and regulations shall be consistent with the ordinances of the City.
The Secretary shall keep a record of all transactions of the Board. The City Manager shall
assign appropriate staff to provide the Board with all information and support assistance,
and any resources as directed by Council necessary for the performance of its duties.
2.109.070 Bylaws and Open Meetings Act Compliance
The Board shall adopt bylaws, subject to review and approval by City Council, in
conformity with this Chapter and with any applicable federal and state laws. The Board
shall comply with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act,
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be and is hereby declared to be cumulative of all other
ordinances of the City of Georgetown, and this ordinance shall not operate to repeal or affect any
of such other ordinances, except insofar as the provisions thereof might be inconsistent or in
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conflict with the provisions of this ordinance, in which event such conflicting provisions, if any in
such other ordinance or ordinances are hereby superseded.
SECTION 4. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or application
thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to
this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to
attest. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect in accordance with the
provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 9'" day of April, 2002,
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 3ret day of April, 2002.
ATTEST: CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
By: C
Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary MaryEllen Kersch, Mayor
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Patricia E. Carls
Brown & Carls, LLP
City Attorney
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