Item 4BCITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
MEMORANDUM
May 9, 2017
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Lori Payne, City Secretary
Item 413
Subject: Approve Resolution No. 17-024, Appoint a Mayor Pro Tem and a
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Action
Requested: Approve Resolution No. 17-024, Appoint a Mayor Pro Tem and a
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem for a term of one year.
Background
Information: Pursuant to Section 2.07 of the City Charter, the Mayor shall, with
the approval of the Council, appoint one of the Council members as
Mayor Pro Tem and one as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. The appointed
Council members shall hold the office for one year.
The City Charter requires this action at the first meeting after each
general election and/or run-off election occurs. Most recently,
Council member Randy Williamson is serving as Mayor Pro Tem
and Council member Shawn McCaskill as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem.
The Mayor Pro Tem shall perform the duties of Mayor in case of the
absence or disability of the Mayor. In case of the absence or
disability of both the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, the Deputy Mayor
Pro Tem shall perform the duties of Mayor.
Financial
Considerations: Non -applicable
Strategic Link: L2: Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
Citizen Input/
Board Review: Non -applicable
Legal Review: Non -applicable
Alternatives: None
Supporting
Documents: Resolution No. 17-024
Staff
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 17-024
RESOLUTION NO. 17-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, APPOINTING A MAYOR PRO TEM
AND A DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2.07 OF THE HOME RULE
CHARTER, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Whereas, a Home Rule Charter was approved by the voters in a duly called
Charter election on April 4, 1987; and,
Whereas, Section 2.07 of the Charter allows for the appointment of a Mayor Pro
Tem who shall perform the duties of the Mayor in case of the absence or disability of the
Mayor; and,
Whereas, on January 21, 1995, a Charter Amendment Election was held in
which Section 2.07 was amended to include the appointment of a Deputy Mayor Pro
Tem who shall perform the duties of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem in case of the absence
or disability of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem; and,
Whereas, Section 2.07 of the Charter provides for the appointment of a Mayor
Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem; and,
Whereas, the term of office for the Mayor Pro Tem and the Deputy Mayor Pro
Tem shall be one year, according to Section 2.07; and,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. All the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct and the
City Council does hereby incorporate said findings into the body of this
resolution as if copied in its entirety.
Section 2. Effective immediately, the Mayor has appointed, with the approval of the
City Council, Councilmember to serve as Mayor
Pro Tem; and Councilmember to serve as
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem who shall both hold office for one year.
Section 3. This resolution is hereby effective upon passage and approval by the City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16th DAY OF MAY 2017.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
Laura Hill
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lori Payne, TRMC
City Secretary