Item 4C - Memo9 CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
MEMORANDUM
July 30, 2024
To: Alison Ortowski, City Manager
From: Amy Shelley, City Secretary
Item 4C
Subject: Resolution No. 24-024, amending the Alliance for Community
Engagement bylaws.
Action
Requested: Approve Resolution No. 24-024, amending the Alliance for
Community Engagement bylaws.
Background
Information: On December 19, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No.
1228B to standardize procedures and appointments and codify
provisions in the Code of Ordinances pertaining to all boards,
commissions, and committees.
Ordinance Section 2-158. Meetings and bylaws require "any bylaw
amendments shall be effective only after being approved by
resolution of the City Council."
The Alliance for Community Engagement approved the bylaw
amendments during their April 8, 2024, meeting and this item
pertains to the subsequent approval by the City Council.
Financial
Considerations: Non -applicable
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Citizen Input/
Board Review: Non -applicable
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Alternatives: None
Supporting
Documents: Excerpt from Ord. No. 1228B, Meetings and Bylaws
ACE Bylaws — redline version
Resolution No. 24-022
Exhibit "A" — ACE Bylaws, as approved by the board on April 8, 2024
Staff
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 24-024, amending the Alliance for
Community Engagement bylaws.
Excerpt from Ord. No. 1228B
Sec. 2-158. Meetings and bylaws
(a) The Committee shall consist of twelve (12) citizens of the City, who shall be
appointed by a majority vote of the City Council for two-year terms.
(b) Places on the Committee shall be numbered one (1) through twelve (12).
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. Members shall serve until their
successors are appointed and without compensation.
(c) Members serve at the pleasure of the City Council.
(d) Vacancies on the Committee are to be filled by appointment by the City
Council for the length of the unexpired term.
Sec. 2-158. Meetings and bylaws.
(a) The Committee shall select from the members a Vice -Chair and Secretary, for
one-year terms, and thereafter until their successor is appointed. Selections
shall occur at the first regular meeting following the annual appointment of the
chair by the City Council.
(b) The Committee shall establish bylaws, which shall be kept on file in the City
Secretary's office and shall govern the meetings of the Committee. The
Committee shall operate per approved bylaws. The Committee may amend
such bylaws, or adopt new bylaws, as the Committee determines is
appropriate to best govern holding its meetings, provided that any bylaw
amendments shall be effective only after being approved by resolution of the
City Council. The Committee's bylaws shall be consistent with state law, the
City Charter, the City Code of Ordinances, and the Board and Commission
Manual, and shall, at a minimum, encompass the following matters:
(1) Regular meetings shall be held, at a minimum, once each quarter.
(2) Specify the manner of holding and calling of special meetings.
(3) Majority of members shall constitute a quorum.
Sec. 2-159. Duties and Responsibilities.
The duties and responsibilities of the Committee are advisory in nature. The
Committee shall:
(a) Provide the City Council with recommendations on methods to improve the
City's communication programs that provide the public with balanced and
objective information related to City issues and policies.
8 Board, Commission, and Committee Ordinance — 11.9.23
Bylaws - Redline Version
BYLAWS OF
ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE AND POWERS
Section 1.1 Purpose. The Southlake City Council established the Alliance for
Community Engagement to act as an advisory board to the City Council and to serve as a focus
group for staff on matters relating to community engagement.
Section 1.2 Powers. In the fulfillment of its purpose, the Committee shall be governed
by Ordinances No.-12281342-6-3, and in other applicable law, subject to the limitations prescribed
therein and herein and to the provisions thereof and hereof.
ARTICLE II
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 2.1 Powers of Board. The affairs of the Committee shall be managed and
controlled by a Board of Directors (the "Board") under the guidance and direction of the Southlake
City Council and, subject to the restrictions imposed by law, and by these Bylaws, the Board shall
exercise all of the powers of the Committee.
Section 2.2 Number. The Board shall consist of twelve (12) directors, each of whom
shall be appointed by the City Council (the "City Council") of the City. All twelve (12) directors
shall be residents of the City.
Section 2.3 Term of Office. The directors appointed by the City Council shall be
appointed for two-year terms of office and shall be eligible for reappointment at the end of the first
and second successive terms. Places 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 shall be appointed in odd -numbered years
and Places 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 shall be appointed in even -numbered years. Each member of the
Board shall serve until a successor is appointed as hereinafter provided.
Section 2.4 Initial Board. The directors constituting the first Board shall be those
directors appointed by the City Council (the "City Council") of the City.
Section 2.5 Vacancv. In case of a vacancy on the Board for any reason, the City Council
shall appoint a successor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term.
Section 2.6 Meetings of Directors. Regular meetings shall be held at a minimum, once
each quarter. The directors shall adopt a regular meeting schedule each calendar year. The
directors shall hold their meetings in the Town Hall building or other designated public meeting
area as the Board may from time to time determine. Members not planning to attend a regular
meeting, joint meeting, or special meeting shall notify the staff liaison or chair of the committee
by 12:00 o'clock noon of the meeting day. Any member with unex .,•absentee-s from two (2)
consecutive meetings or not exhibiting interest in the work of the committee shall be reported to
the City Council, as outlined in the Board and Commission Manual. The City Council may, at its
discretion, remove the committee member and appoint a replacement.
Section 2.7 Notice of Meetings to Board Members. Regular meetings of the Board shall
be held without the necessity of notice to directors. Special meetings of the Board shall be held
whenever called by the Chair, by the secretary, by three directors, by the Mayor of the City, or by
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a majority of the City Council. Except in the case of an emergency, special meetings require three
(3) days notice to each director, either personally or by mail or electronic mail if the director has
provided the City with a current electronic mailing address. Mailed notice shall be deemed to be
sufficient if given by depositing the same in a post office box with a sealed postpaid wrapper
addressed to the person entitled thereto at his or her post office address as it appears on the books
of the Corporation, and such notice shall be deemed to have been given on the day of such mailing.
Section 2.8 Waiver of Notice. Attendance of a director at a meeting shall constitute
waiver of notice of such meeting, except where a director attends a meeting for the express purpose
of objecting to the transaction of any business on the grounds that the meeting is not lawfully called
or convened. Neither the business to be transacted, nor the purpose of any regular or special
meeting of the Board need be specified in the notice to directors or waiver of notice of such
meeting, unless required by the Board. A waiver of notice in writing, signed by the person or
persons entitled to said notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed
equivalent to the giving of such notice.
Section 2.9 Texas Open Meetings Act. All meetings and deliberations of the Board
shall be called, convened, held, and conducted, and notice shall be given to the public in
accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as
amended.
Section 2.10 Quorum. A majority of the entire membership of the board shall constitute
a quorum for the conduct of the official business of the Committee. The action of a majority of
the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is in attendance shall constitute the action of
the Board and of the Committee, unless the action of a greater number is required by law.
Section 2.11 Conduct of Business. At the meetings of the Board, matters pertaining to
the business of the Committee shall be considered in accordance with rules of procedure as from
time to time prescribed by the Board. The chair shall be a voting member of the Board. At all
meetings of the Board, the chair shall preside, and in the absence of the chair, the vice chair shall
exercise the powers of the chair. The secretary of the Committee shall act as secretary of all
meetings of the Board, but in the absence of the secretary, the presiding officer may appoint any
person to act as secretary of the meeting.
Section 2.12 Compensation of Directors. Directors shall not receive any salary or
compensation for their services. However, they shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses
incurred in the performance of their duties thereunder, including but not limited to the cost of
travel, lodging, and incidental expenses reasonably related to the committee duties of the Board.
Travel expenses incurred by directors for both regular and special meetings are not eligible for
reimbursement.
Section 2.13 Committees of the Board. The Board may designate two (2) or more
directors to constitute an official committee of the Board to exercise such authority, as approved
by resolution of the Board. It is provided, however, that all final, official actions of the Committee
may be exercised only by the Board. Each committee so designated shall keep regular minutes of
the transactions of its meetings and shall cause such minutes to be recorded in books kept for that
purpose in the principal office of the committee.
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS
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Section 3.1 Officers and Terms Established. The officers of the Committee shall be a
chair, a vice chair, a secretary, and such other officers as the Board may from time to time elect or
appoint. One person may hold more than one office, except that the chair shall not hold the office
of secretary. Officers shall be elected at the first regular meeting following the annual appointment
of the chair by City Council for terms of one (1) year with the right of an officer to be reelected
after the first and second successive terms.
Section 3.2 Removal. All officers shall be subject to removal from office at any time
by a vote of a majority of the City Council.
Section 3.3 Vacancv. A vacancy in the office or any officer shall be filled by a vote of
a majority of the directors.
Section 3.4 Powers and Duties of the Chair. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of
the committee in accordance with the Board and Commission Manual and perform all duties
incident to the office of Chair and such other duties as may be prescribed by the committee and
the City Council.
Section 3.5 Vice Chair. The Vice Chair shall have such powers and duties as may be
prescribed by the Board and shall exercise the powers of the chair during that officer's absence or
inability to act.
Section 3.6 Secretarv. A City employee may be appointed to carry out the
administrative duties of the secretary. The secretary shall file minutes from each meeting with the
City Secretary, shall give and serve all notices, and shall perform all duties as from time to time
that may be assigned to him/her by the Chair or the committee. In absence of the Chair and Vice
Chair, or in the event of their inability or refusal to act, the Secretary shall exercise the powers of
the chair during that officer's absence or inability to act. In the absence of the Secretary, the Chair
or acting Chair shall designate a member to perform the duties of the Secretary.
Section 3.7 Staff Liaison. The city manager of the City of Southlake shall designate a
staff member to provide administrative support services for the committee and perform duties as
prescribed by Board and City Council.
Section 3.8 Qualifications. The secretary shall be named from among the members of
the Board. Any assistant secretaries may, at the option of the Board, be persons other than
members of the Board, or they may be employees of the City.
Section 3.9 Compensation. Officers who are members of the Board shall not receive
any salary or compensation for their services, except that they shall be reimbursed for their actual
expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties as officers.
ARTICLE IV
FUNCTIONAL COMMITTEE DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Section 4.1 Alliance for Communitv En2a2ement Committee Plan.
(a) Serve in accordance with the provisions of the Board and Commission Manual.
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(b) Provide the City Council with recommendations on methods to improve the city's
communication programs that provide the public with balanced and objective information related to
City issues and policies.
(c) Provide the City Council with recommendations on opportunities to engage with and
consult community members on matters of public policy and city services.
(d) Serve as a focus group for city staff to provide recommendations and feedback on
communication initiative proposals.
(e) Provide the City Council with recommendations on methods to enhance public
involvement in the city's decision -making process, city events, and other opportunities designed to
enhance the sense of community.
(f) Provide the City Council with recommended improvements on the City's use of
citizen groups that assist in the decision -making process.
(g) Provide the City Council with recommendations to support grassroots neighborhood
engagement, community events, and community spirit.
(h) Provide the City Council with recommendations to enhance public involvement with
and information dissemination regarding election propositions, such and bond elections and Charter
amendments.
(i) Provide the City Council with an annual report on the committee accomplishments.
0) Perform such other advisory tasks as are delegated to it by the City Council.
ARTICLE V
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 5.1 Resignations. Any director or officer may resign at any time. Such
resignation shall be made in writing and shall take effect at the time specified therein, or, if no
time be specified, at the time of its receipt by the chair or secretary. The acceptance of a resignation
shall not be necessary to make it effective unless expressly so provided in the resignation.
Section 5.2 Approval or Advice and Consent of the Citv Council. To the extent that
these Bylaws refer to any approval by the City or refer to advice and consent by the Council, such
advice and consent shall be evidenced by a certified copy of a resolution, order or motion duly
adopted by the City Council.
Section 5.3 Indemnification of Directors, Officers and Emvlovees. As provided in the
Act and in the Certificate of Formation, the Committee is, for the purposes of the Texas Tort
Claims Act (Subchapter A, Chapter 101, Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code), a
governmental unit and its actions are governmental functions. The Committee shall indemnify
each and every member of the Board, its officers, and its employees, and each member of the City
Council and each employee of the City, to the fullest extent permitted by law, against any and all
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liability or expense, including attorneys fees, incurred by any of such persons by reason of any
actions or omissions that may arise out of the functions and activities of the Committee.
ARTICLE VI
EFFECTIVE DATE, AMENDMENTS
Section 6.1 Effective Date. These Bylaws shall become effective upon the occurrence
of the following events:
(a) the approval of these Bylaws by the City Council; and
(b) the adoption of these Bylaws by the Board.
Section 6.2 Amendments to Bylaws. The committee may amend these bylaws, and may
adopt new bylaws at the committee's discretion, with approval from the City Council.
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas,
except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such
ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Bylaws are the true and correct Bylaws of the Committee
as adopted by the Alliance for Community Engagement Committee on the day of
120242.
Kristine Kemp, Chair
ATTEST:
Muhammad Iqbal, Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BYLAWS,
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Whereas, the City Council created the Alliance for Community Engagement as set
forth in Ordinance No. 1263, dated August 16, 2022; and,
Whereas, the Alliance for Community Engagement advises the City Council on
matters related to communication and engagement between the
community and the City. The committee is charged with strengthening
municipal transparency, public involvement, and collaboration and
enhancing community spirit.
NOW, 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. The Alliance for Community Engagement Bylaws set forth in Exhibit "A" are
hereby adopted, and any amendments to such bylaws must be approved
by the City Council.
Section 3. This resolution is hereby effective upon passage and approval by the City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 6T" DAY OF AUGUST 2024.
ATTEST:
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
Shawn McCaskill
Mayor
Exhibit "A"
BYLAWS OF
ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE AND POWERS
Section 1.1 Puraose. The Southlake City Council established the Alliance for
Community Engagement to act as an advisory board to the City Council and to serve as a focus
group for staff on matters relating to community engagement.
Section 1.2 Powers. In the fulfillment of its purpose, the Committee shall be governed
by Ordinances No. 1228B, and in other applicable law, subject to the limitations prescribed therein
and herein and to the provisions thereof and hereof.
ARTICLE II
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 2.1 Powers of Board. The affairs of the Committee shall be managed and
controlled by a Board of Directors (the "Board") under the guidance and direction of the Southlake
City Council and, subject to the restrictions imposed by law, and by these Bylaws, the Board shall
exercise all of the powers of the Committee.
Section 2.2 Number. The Board shall consist of twelve (12) directors, each of whom
shall be appointed by the City Council (the "City Council") of the City. All twelve (12) directors
shall be residents of the City.
Section 2.3 Term of Office. The directors appointed by the City Council shall be
appointed for two-year terms of office and shall be eligible for reappointment at the end of the first
and second successive terms. Places 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 shall be appointed in odd -numbered years
and Places 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 shall be appointed in even -numbered years. Each member of the
Board shall serve until a successor is appointed as hereinafter provided.
Section 2.4 Initial Board. The directors constituting the first Board shall be those
directors appointed by the City Council (the "City Council") of the City.
Section 2.5 Vacancv. In case of a vacancy on the Board for any reason, the City Council
shall appoint a successor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term.
Section 2.6 Meetings of Directors. Regular meetings shall be held at a minimum, once
each quarter. The directors shall adopt a regular meeting schedule each calendar year. The
directors shall hold their meetings in the Town Hall building or other designated public meeting
area as the Board may from time to time determine. Members not planning to attend a regular
meeting, joint meeting, or special meeting shall notify the staff liaison or chair of the committee
by 12:00 o'clock noon of the meeting day. Any member absent from two (2) consecutive meetings
or not exhibiting interest in the work of the committee shall be reported to the City Council, as
outlined in the Board and Commission Manual. The City Council may, at its discretion, remove
the committee member and appoint a replacement.
Section 2.7 Notice of Meetings to Board Members. Regular meetings of the Board shall
be held without the necessity of notice to directors. Special meetings of the Board shall be held
whenever called by the Chair, by the secretary, by three directors, by the Mayor of the City, or by
a majority of the City Council. Except in the case of an emergency, special meetings require three
(3) days notice to each director, either personally or by mail or electronic mail if the director has
provided the City with a current electronic mailing address. Mailed notice shall be deemed to be
sufficient if given by depositing the same in a post office box with a sealed postpaid wrapper
addressed to the person entitled thereto at his or her post office address as it appears on the books
of the Corporation, and such notice shall be deemed to have been given on the day of such mailing.
Section 2.8 Waiver of Notice. Attendance of a director at a meeting shall constitute
waiver of notice of such meeting, except where a director attends a meeting for the express purpose
of objecting to the transaction of any business on the grounds that the meeting is not lawfully called
or convened. Neither the business to be transacted, nor the purpose of any regular or special
meeting of the Board need be specified in the notice to directors or waiver of notice of such
meeting, unless required by the Board. A waiver of notice in writing, signed by the person or
persons entitled to said notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed
equivalent to the giving of such notice.
Section 2.9 Texas Open Meetings Act. All meetings and deliberations of the Board
shall be called, convened, held, and conducted, and notice shall be given to the public in
accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as
amended.
Section 2.10 Quorum. A majority of the entire membership of the board shall constitute
a quorum for the conduct of the official business of the Committee. The action of a majority of
the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is in attendance shall constitute the action of
the Board and of the Committee, unless the action of a greater number is required by law.
Section 2.11 Conduct of Business. At the meetings of the Board, matters pertaining to
the business of the Committee shall be considered in accordance with rules of procedure as from
time to time prescribed by the Board. The chair shall be a voting member of the Board. At all
meetings of the Board, the chair shall preside, and in the absence of the chair, the vice chair shall
exercise the powers of the chair. The secretary of the Committee shall act as secretary of all
meetings of the Board, but in the absence of the secretary, the presiding officer may appoint any
person to act as secretary of the meeting.
Section 2.12 Compensation of Directors. Directors shall not receive any salary or
compensation for their services. However, they shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses
incurred in the performance of their duties thereunder, including but not limited to the cost of
travel, lodging, and incidental expenses reasonably related to the committee duties of the Board.
Travel expenses incurred by directors for both regular and special meetings are not eligible for
reimbursement.
Section 2.13 Committees of the Board. The Board may designate two (2) or more
directors to constitute an official committee of the Board to exercise such authority, as approved
by resolution of the Board. It is provided, however, that all final, official actions of the Committee
may be exercised only by the Board. Each committee so designated shall keep regular minutes of
the transactions of its meetings and shall cause such minutes to be recorded in books kept for that
purpose in the principal office of the committee.
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS
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Section 3.1 Officers and Terms Established. The officers of the Committee shall be a
chair, a vice chair, a secretary, and such other officers as the Board may from time to time elect or
appoint. One person may hold more than one office, except that the chair shall not hold the office
of secretary. Officers shall be elected at the first regular meeting following the annual appointment
of the chair by City Council for terms of one (1) year with the right of an officer to be reelected
after the first and second successive terms.
Section 3.2 Removal. All officers shall be subject to removal from office at any time
by a vote of a majority of the City Council.
Section 3.3 Vacancv. A vacancy in the office or any officer shall be filled by a vote of
a majority of the directors.
Section 3.4 Powers and Duties of the Chair. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of
the committee in accordance with the Board and Commission Manual and perform all duties
incident to the office of Chair and such other duties as may be prescribed by the committee and
the City Council.
Section 3.5 Vice Chair. The Vice Chair shall have such powers and duties as may be
prescribed by the Board and shall exercise the powers of the chair during that officer's absence or
inability to act.
Section 3.6 Secretarv. A City employee may be appointed to carry out the
administrative duties of the secretary. The secretary shall file minutes from each meeting with the
City Secretary, shall give and serve all notices, and shall perform all duties as from time to time
that may be assigned to him/her by the Chair or the committee. In absence of the Chair and Vice
Chair, or in the event of their inability or refusal to act, the Secretary shall exercise the powers of
the chair during that officer's absence or inability to act. In the absence of the Secretary, the Chair
or acting Chair shall designate a member to perform the duties of the Secretary.
Section 3.7 Staff Liaison. The city manager of the City of Southlake shall designate a
staff member to provide administrative support services for the committee and perform duties as
prescribed by Board and City Council.
Section 3.8 Oualifications. The secretary shall be named from among the members of
the Board. Any assistant secretaries may, at the option of the Board, be persons other than
members of the Board, or they may be employees of the City.
Section 3.9 Compensation. Officers who are members of the Board shall not receive
any salary or compensation for their services, except that they shall be reimbursed for their actual
expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties as officers.
ARTICLE IV
FUNCTIONAL COMMITTEE DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Section 4.1 Alliance for Communitv En2a2ement Committee Plan.
(a) Serve in accordance with the provisions of the Board and Commission Manual.
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(b) Provide the City Council with recommendations on methods to improve the city's
communication programs that provide the public with balanced and objective information related to
City issues and policies.
(c) Provide the City Council with recommendations on opportunities to engage with and
consult community members on matters of public policy and city services.
(d) Serve as a focus group for city staff to provide recommendations and feedback on
communication initiative proposals.
(e) Provide the City Council with recommendations on methods to enhance public
involvement in the city's decision -making process, city events, and other opportunities designed to
enhance the sense of community.
(f) Provide the City Council with recommended improvements on the City's use of
citizen groups that assist in the decision -making process.
(g) Provide the City Council with recommendations to support grassroots neighborhood
engagement, community events, and community spirit.
(h) Provide the City Council with recommendations to enhance public involvement with
and information dissemination regarding election propositions, such and bond elections and Charter
amendments.
(i) Provide the City Council with an annual report on the committee accomplishments.
0) Perform such other advisory tasks as are delegated to it by the City Council.
ARTICLE V
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 5.1 Resignations. Any director or officer may resign at any time. Such
resignation shall be made in writing and shall take effect at the time specified therein, or, if no
time be specified, at the time of its receipt by the chair or secretary. The acceptance of a resignation
shall not be necessary to make it effective unless expressly so provided in the resignation.
Section 5.2 Approval or Advice and Consent of the City Council. To the extent that
these Bylaws refer to any approval by the City or refer to advice and consent by the Council, such
advice and consent shall be evidenced by a certified copy of a resolution, order or motion duly
adopted by the City Council.
Section 5.3 Indemnification of Directors, Officers and EmWovees. As provided in the
Act and in the Certificate of Formation, the Committee is, for the purposes of the Texas Tort
Claims Act (Subchapter A, Chapter 101, Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code), a
governmental unit and its actions are governmental functions. The Committee shall indemnify
each and every member of the Board, its officers, and its employees, and each member of the City
Council and each employee of the City, to the fullest extent permitted by law, against any and all
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liability or expense, including attorney's fees, incurred by any of such persons by reason of any
actions or omissions that may arise out of the functions and activities of the Committee.
ARTICLE VI
EFFECTIVE DATE, AMENDMENTS
Section 6.1 Effective Date. These Bylaws shall become effective upon the occurrence
of the following events:
(a) the approval of these Bylaws by the City Council; and
(b) the adoption of these Bylaws by the Board.
Section 6.2 Amendments to Bylaws. The committee may amend these bylaws, and may
adopt new bylaws at the committee's discretion, with approval from the City Council.
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas,
except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such
ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing Bylaws are the true and correct Bylaws of the Committee as adopted by the
Alliance for Community Engagement Committee on the 8th day of April, 2024.
Original
Pt Amendment
November 14, 2022
December 6, 2022
April 8, 2024
August 6, 2024
Approved By:
Approved By
ACE
City Council
ACE
City Council
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