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Item 4CCity of Southlake, Texas M E M O R A N D U M May 30, 2007 To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager From: Lori Payne, City Secretary Subject: Resolution No. 07-023, Appoint a Mayor Pro Tem and a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Action Requested: Appoint a Mayor Pro Tem and a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Background Information: Article 2.07 of the City Charter allows for the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem and who shall perform the duties of the Mayor in case of the absence or disability of the Mayor. On January 21, 1995, a Charter Amendment Election was held in which Article 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. Article 2.07 indicates the term of office for the Mayor Pro Tem and the Deputy Mayor Pro Tem shall be one (1) year. Financial Considerations: None Citizen Input/ Board Review: None Legal Review: None Alternatives: None Supporting Documents: Resolution No. 07-023 Staff Contact: Lori Payne, City Secretary RESOLUTION NO. 07-023 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 ARTICLE 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, Article 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 Article 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, the term of office for the Mayor Pro Tem and the Deputy Mayor Pro Tem shall be one (1) year, according to Article 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, who shall hold office for one (1) year; and, and Councilmember _______________ to serve as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, who shall also hold office for one (1) year. Section 3. This resolution is hereby effective upon passage and approval by the City Council. th PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5 DAY OF JUNE, 2007. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS BY: ______________________________ Andy Wambsganss ATTEST: Mayor __________________________ Lori Payne, TRMC City Secretary