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Item 4D - MemoCITY OF SOUTH LAKE MEMORANDUM September 12, 2022 To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager From: Sharen Jackson, Chief Financial Officer Subject: Resolution No. 20-024, Appoint a Municipal Court Clerk Action Requested: City Council approval of Resolution No. 22-024, appointing a new Municipal Court Clerk. Background The Southlake Municipal Court, as a Court of Record, is required Information: to have a Municipal Clerk appointed to be the record keeper of the court. With the promotion of the previous Court Clerk, Jodi Bolton was promoted to Municipal Court Manager. Staff is recommending City Council appoint Jodi Bolton as the new Municipal Clerk. Financial Considerations: None Strategic Link: L3 Attract, develop, and retain a skilled workforce. Citizen Input/ Board Review: None required Legal Review: None Alternatives: Approve or deny resolution. Supporting Documents: Supporting documents include the following items: ■ Resolution No. 22-024 Staff Recommendation: Approval of Resolution No. 22-024 4D RESOLUTION NO. 22-024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, APPOINTING THE SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, APPOINTING A MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, Chapter 30 of the Texas Government Code, which governs the Municipal Court of Record of the City of Southlake, provides that the governing body of the city shall appoint a clerk of the municipal court of record who shall be known as the municipal clerk; and WHEREAS, Ordinance 522, section (6) of the city, which establishes the Southlake Municipal Court, further provides that the clerk shall serve under the supervision of the City Manager; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake feels it is in the best interest of the city to approve the appointment of a municipal court clerk; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: Section 1. that the above premises are found to be true and correct and are incorporated into the body of the resolution as if copied in their entirety. Section 2. that Jodi Bolton is hereby appointed by the City Council to serve as a Municipal Court Clerk, as recommended by the city manager. Section 3. that the appointment is hereby effective upon passage of this resolution by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 20t" DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2022. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS John Huffman, Mayor ATTEST: Amy Shelley, TRMC City Secretary