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RESOLUTION NO. 990305
Establishing
a special committee of the Council to develop for consideration of the Council
a job description for the position of Council member, to include at least the
role of the Council and a Council member in conducting oversight of City
operations, providing appropriate constituent services, and enacting
legislation.
WHEREAS,
a special Council Ethics/Relations Committee was appointed by the Mayor to
develop guidance for the City Council on the proper interaction between the
Council and City staff and to improve ethics in City government; and
WHEREAS,
during 1997 and 1998 the Council Ethics/Relations Committee met with former
Mayors, Council members, City staff, the United States Attorney, and members of
the public to study the issues and learn of opportunities available to the
Council to accomplish its charge; and
WHEREAS,
the Council Ethics/Relations Committee has concluded that providing a framework
for the understanding of the role of a member of the City Council will benefit
each member of the Council, the Council as an institution, and the people of
the City of Kansas City; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
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1. That within 45 days of adoption of this resolution the Mayor appoint a
special committee of Council members to develop a job description for members
of the City Council to include at least the role of the Council and a Council
member in conducting oversight of City operations, providing appropriate
constituent services, and enacting legislation.
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2. That the City Manager is requested to provide administrative, technical and
professional support to this special committee as required by the committee.