18-050ARESOLUTION NO. 18-050A
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 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 up to thirty-one (31)
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 one (1) through thirty-one (31).
Members appointed to odd -numbered places shall be appointed in
odd -numbered years, and members appointed to even -numbered
places shall be appointed in even -numbered years, provided,
however, that the initial term of the odd -numbered places shall be
one (1) year. Terms of office for members shall commence on
October 1St and expire on September 31St, provided, however, that
the initial appointments will be made in January 2019.
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 15th DAY OF JANUARY 2019.
A
Amy Skie)ey, TRMC
Deputy City Secretary
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
Laura Hill, Mayor
2