HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2000-039 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS PROVIDING FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY
BOARD; PROVIDING FOR THE DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR
MEMBERSHIP, TERMS AND APPOINTMENTS THEREOF;
PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, it is the considered belief and opinion of the Grapevine City
Council that certain aspects of City Government functions in a manner that best
serves the needs of the community when interested citizens participate and
assist in the formulation of policies; and
WHEREAS, the Grapevine City Council is of the considered belief and
opinion that such participation may be effectively manifested through a Senior
Citizens Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, the Grapevine City Council is of the considered belief and
opinion that a Senior Citizens Advisory Board would benefit and be in the best
interest of the City of Grapevine, Texas and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That a Senior Citizens Advisory Board for the City of
Grapevine, Texas, be and is hereby established.
Section 2. That the purposes of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board
shall be:
a. To act in an advisory capacity to the City in matters pertaining to its
senior citizens.
b. To help identify the needs of senior citizens and enhance their quality
of life.
c. To use all available resources to inform senior citizens of community
services.
Section 3. That the organization of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board
shall be as follows:
a. The Board shall consist of seven members, four of whom will be
appointed by the City Council as regular members and three ex-
officio members representing the Senior Activities Center Advisory
Council, Grapevine Housing Authority, and GRACE Board of
Directors. All regular members must be residents of Grapevine. All
seven members shall be voting members.
b. Initially, two regular members shall be appointed to serve a one year
term, and two regular members shall be appointed to serve two year
terms. Thereafter, all appointments shall be made for two year
terms.
c. The Mayor shall appoint one City Council Member to serve as
Liaison.
d. The Mayor shall appoint from the membership a Chairman, who will
preside at the meetings. The Chairman must be a resident of
Grapevine. The Board will act upon the majority vote of its members.
e. The Board shall meet monthly and at other special meetings called
by the Chairman.
Section 4. That this resolution shall be effective from and after the date
of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 31st day of July, 2000.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lind Huff
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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