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Consider a memorandum/resolution readopting the Governing Standards and Expectations as amended.
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DATE: June 25, 2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Holli Clements, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Readopt Governing Standards and Expectations with amendments
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Governing Standards and Expectations were first adopted by the City Council in 2018. It serves as a single-source reference containing the City Council’s rules, protocols, procedures, policies and expectations for itself, committee members, staff and the public. Section 7-20 provides that the Governing Standards will be reviewed annually after a new City Council is seated.
The City Council discussed proposed revisions at its work session on June 18, 2024 and directed that the following changes be brought back for consideration:
• Add November 5 Memorial Event to list of community events the City supports; and
• Combine work session meetings with regular meetings to meet twice a month on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 3 p.m. where agenda packets will be provided to City Council the Tuesday of the week before any regular meeting.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
The City Council may:
1) Continue discussions for further amendments to the Governing Standards and Expectations; or
2) Readopt the Governing Standards and Expectations as amended.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
It is recommended that City Council readopt the Governing Standards and Expectations as amended.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The City Charter provides that the City Council may enact rules or procedures for all meetings of the City Council. The Governing Standards and Expectations provide for annual review of the document.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
There is no expenditure related to this item.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
N/A
Is this expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council readopt the Governing Standards and Expectations as amended.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
N/A
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Amended Governing Standards and Expectations