HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2015-43 - Youth Advisory BoardAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS ("'CITY") AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2.108 -YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD"';
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIO
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized by Section 2.14 of the City Charter
with the power to establish boards, commissions and committees to assist it in carrying
out its duties in accordance with State law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now finds it necessary to amend Title 2 of the Code
of Ordinances by amending the following advisory board; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires that all bylaws and related ordinances for
Boards, Commissions, and Committees ("Boards") be maintained following a uniform
standard; and
WHEREAS, the amendments contained in this ordinance were considered and
completed by City Staff for deliberation and approval by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, every general ordinance enacted subsequent to codification shall be
enacted as an amendment to the Code; and
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.
Section 2. Portions of the following chapters of the Code of Ordinances are
hereby amended as described in Exhibit "A":
Section 3. All ordinances that are in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance are, and the same are hereby, repealed and all other ordinances of the City
not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
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Ordinance 2015- Attachment: Exhibit A — Ch. 2.108
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
ten (10) days on and after publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of
the City of Georgetown.
Now
ATTEST: THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
jes6i Brettle, City Secretary Dale Ross, Mayor
hapman\Cio Attorney
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Ordinance 2015 --HZ Attachment: Exhibit A — Ch. 2.108
See. 2.108.0 10. - Created, membership.
A. There is hereby created the Youth Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown (the
"Board"). This Chapter supplements the provisions of Code of Ordinances Chapter 2.36
City Commissions, Committees, and Boards.
V. The Board will consist of nine Members representing eighth grade through twelfth grade
and appointed in accordance with the City Charter, Members should include a student
from each of these grade levels. Members should represent a broad spectrum of students
from all Georgetown schools including but not limited to public school, charter school,
private school, and home school. Members should include students involved with extra-
curricular activities and hobbies, All Members must reside within the Georgetown
Independent School District.
The term of office for Board Members is two years, except for graduating seniors,
Generally, Board Members may serve two (2) consecutive terms. Refer to Ord I i . nan
Section 2.36030A for additional provisions regarding terms of office.
See. 2.108.020. - Purpose.
The Board in its advisory capacity to the City Council will work within the community to
promote healthy decisions, leadership skills and community involvement among the youth in the
community.
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