21-022RESOLUTION NO. 21-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
AMENDING RESOLUTION 18-050A; PROVIDING THAT THIS
RESOLUTION SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL PROVISIONS
OF RESOLUTION NO. 18- 050 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake' s mission is to provide the highest quality of life for our
residents, businesses, and visitors; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Southlake, Texas and the citizens of Southlake establish
that the City is an inclusive community and people of all backgrounds
contribute to our democracy, culture, and economy, regardless of race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or
veteran status; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake is a place that believes diverse perspectives enhance
the cultural fabric and overall prosperity of our community for current and
future generations; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas is of the opinion that a
Mayor's Alliance for Unity and Culture would be of assistance to the City
Council and City staff by providing diverse insight and advice to foster
positive relationships and a welcoming community for everyone who lives,
works, and visits here; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake Council created such a committee by resolution on
December 4, 2018 establishing the Mayor's Alliance for Unity and Culture,
terms of office, and responsibilities; and,
WHEREAS, with this amendment, the City of Southlake Council desires to amend the
composition of the committee and create staggered appointment terms for
appointees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The City Council does hereby create and establish an advisory committee
to be known as " Mayor's Alliance for Unity and Culture." Such committee
shall be composed of community "seats" representing diverse
constituencies in the City. Seat representation may include members of
established boards and commissions, the faith- based community, the
business community, community interest and philanthropic groups, or
interested individuals.
Section 2. All of the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct and the
City Council hereby incorporates said findings into the body of this
resolution as if copied in their entirety.
Section 3. The Mayor's' Alliance for Unity and Culture shall adopt Articles of
Organization to govern its activities and meetings. The adoption and any
amendment of these Articles shall be subject to approval of the City Council.
Section 4. Qualifications and Terms: The Committee members shall be appointed by
the City Council for two-year terms. Members shall serve until their
successors are appointed. Places on the Committee shall be numbered
beginning with the number one (1) and adjusting upward based on the total
number of appointees. Members appointed to odd -numbered places shall
be appointed in even -numbered years, and members appointed to even -
numbered places shall be appointed in odd -numbered years.
Terms of office for members shall commence on October 1 st and expire on
September 30th. If appointment is made outside of the established
appointment schedule, terms of office for members shall commence upon
appointment and expire on September 30th
Section 5. The Mayor's Alliance for Unity and Culture shall act in an advisory capacity
to the City Council and the City Staff in planning and implementation of
programs and activities involving diversity, inclusion, and equality.
Section 6. Any member of the Mayor's Alliance for Unity and Culture duly appointed
by the City Council shall automatically forfeit the seat on the committee in
the event he/she 1) discontinues employment or residence within the city
limits of Southlake or 2) files for public office. The committee may, by
inclusion in the Articles of Organization, establish additional grounds for
forfeiture or removal from the committee.
Section 7. This resolution shall become effective after its passage and approval by the
City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 18th DAY OF MAY, 2021.
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