HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-9435 modifying the bylaws of the Mass Transportation CommitteeRESOLUTION NO. 9435 (2003 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MODIFYING THE BYLAWS OF THE MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City Council has established by ordinance the Mass Transportation
Committee (MTC) as an advisory committee; and
WHEREAS, the Mass Transportation Committee desires to revise their bylaws to establish
their meeting calendar and elections of officers in June of every year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. The Mass Transportation Committee shall establish their regular meeting
schedule and meeting location at their June meeting of every year.
. SECTION 2. The Mass Transportation Committee shall elect the committee officers after
April 1S` of each year after new advisory body member appointments have been made by the City
Council.
SECTION 3. Approve the changes to the bylaws of the Mass Transportation Committee as
presented in Exhibit A.
Upon motion of Council Member Settle, seconded by Vice Mayor Mulholland, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Schwartz and Settle, Vice Mayor Mulholland and Mayor
Romero
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Ewan
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 18`s day of March 2003.
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
65-�irlt A. 'illo
Acting City Attorney
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David F. Romero, Mayor
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EXHIBIT A
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
BYLAWS
MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Proposed modifications to Article 4 are illustrated below:
ARTICLE 4. MEETINGS
A. The Committee will hold a regular meeting at least quarterly.
B. Regular- meetings, t, tt d, 1 he t, to r t Q-00a m an Q-00 wedaes
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Committee will establish a regular meeting schedule for the period from July 1
through June 30. The meeting schedule will include date, time; and location. The
schedule will be established by June of
C. The Committee meetings will be open to the public and held at the Community
Development Conference Room, downstairs of City Hall, or other previously
announced locations.
D. A quorum will consist of a majority of the Committee members.
E. All actions of the Committee will be decided by a majority vote or consensus and
will be directed through the Committee chair.
F. Minutes of each meeting will be forwarded to the City Clerk and be available as a
public record.
G. The Chairperson or any four members of the Committee may call a special
meeting, provided that a week's prior notice is given in writing to each member.
H. All Committee meetings will be conducted in accordance with
Roberts Rules of Order.
I. All members present must vote, except when abstaining due to a declared conflict
of interest. A failure or refusal to vote when present (except for a declared
conflict of interest) will be construed as an affirmative vote.
J. Any member with a declared conflict of interest will not vote or participate in any
discussion of any item or in any manner attempt to influence an affirmative vote.
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Proposed modifications to Article 6 are illustrated below:
ARTICLE 6. OFFICERS
A. The officers will consist of a Chairperson and Vice — Chairperson who will be
elected at the Committee's first meeting after
April 1" of each year for one year terms.
B. The Chairperson will preside over all meetings of the Committee, prepare (with
assistance of staff) all meeting: agendas and perform such duties as directed by the
Committee.
C. The Vice -Chair will serve in the absence or incapacity of the Chairperson.
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