Item 8B - Draft Resolution 18-050RESOLUTION NO. 18-050
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
ESTABLISHING MAYOR'S ALLIANCE FOR UNITY AND
CULTURE FOR THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE; PROVIDING FOR
APPOINTMENTS TO THE MAYOR'S ALLIANCE FOR UNITY
AND CULTURE; 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 desires to create such a
committee by resolution establishing the Mayor's Alliance for Unity and
Culture, terms of office, and responsibilities;
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 up
to twenty (20) 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
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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 one (1) through twenty
(20).
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 4t" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2018.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
Laura Hill, Mayor
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Carol Ann Borges, TRMC
City Secretary
Exhibit "A"
RESERVED FOR CITY COUNCIL MOTION