Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 23-R10, Resolution for the Adoption of the Rules of Council
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Submitted By: James D. Stokes, City Attorney
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): On January 17, 2023, the City Council discussed revisions and updates to the Council Rules. The revised Council Rules are presented for review and approval by Resolution.
Presentation Information: Legal and staff are available for discussion as needed.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the Resolution and Council Rules attached thereto as an Exhibit.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the Resolution.
2. Move that the Council provide staff with direction.
Background: Pursuant to Section 3.10(b) of the City Charter, the City Council shall determine its own rules by resolution sixty (60) days after the installation of each new Council. On November 21, 2022, a meeting of the City Council was convened and the Oath of Office was provided for the re-elected Mayor and Councilmembers.
Issues/Analysis: The Resolution and attached Rules of Council incorporate the revisions discussed by the City Council at its January 17, 2023 Workshop Meeting. Additionally, the Rules of Council have been amended to comport with the Charter which was amended by the electorate in November 2022.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: Pursuant to Section 3.10(b) of the City of Port St. Lucie City Charter, the City Council shall determine its own rules by resolution and publish same sixty (60) days after the installation of each new council. Sixty days from the installation of the Council was January 21, 2023.
Location of Project: N/A
Attachments:
(1) Resolution Adopting Council Rules
(2) Exhibit (Council Rules)
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 9510
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by James D. Stokes, City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.