1976-019RESOLUTION NO. 76-19 13 0
WHEREAS, there has been some confusion as to the hiring
and dismissal authority provided under the "Personnel Rules
and Regulations" (Resolution 76-12); And,
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to resolve that confusion
and provide a clear delineation of authority for hiring and
dismissal; Now,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
The Personnel Rules and Regulations, Exhibit "A" of Resolution 76-12, is amended as
follows:
1. Revise paragraph 1.3 as follows:
1.3 ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY. With the exception of matters and appointments reserved
by the City Council by statutory provisions and by liaison officer responsibilities,
the Mayor will be delegated as Department Head of Administration and Finance, and
in that capacity will conduct municipal affairs related to those functions, and in
his absence, the Mayor delegate his administrative responsibilities to the City
Secretary with the exception of hiring and dismissal of employees. Final authority
in all municipal affairs, in the form of review and approval, is reserved by the
City Council.
2. Add paragraph 4.8 as shown below:
4.8 Hiring and dismissal is a function of the Department Headj to be approved by the
appropriate liaison officer, and reviewed by the council. The Department Heads are:
Mayor ;(Administration and Finance)
Police Chief
Public Works Supt (Water)
Fire Chief
Building Inspector
Department Heads are hired and dismissed by the Council.
3. Add paragraph 7.3 as shown below:
7.3 AUTHORITY. The Liaison Officer will have the authority to approve all absences
for periods in excess of 3 days, and for hiring and dismissal within the activities
or department of his appointment. See Figure 1.3-1. In addition the liaison officer
will approve the budget for his activity or department prior to integration into
annual budget. This approval authority extends to changes to budget during fiscal
year prior to submission to Council for approval.
This amendment shall be effective immediately upon passage of this resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of July, A.D. 1976.
ATTEST:
a
Mayor
City Secretary