A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF MUNDAY, TEXAS ESTABLISHING

A MAYOR’S ADVISORY COUNCIL (MAC) FOR THE CITY OF MUNDAY

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Munday, Texas, wants to know what is happening in every part of the city of Munday; and

WHEREAS, the City Council realizes that every citizen cannot and would not address their every individual needs or grievances to the council; and

WHEREAS, the City Council believes by establishing a Mayor’s Advisory Council that citizens’ needs, expectations, and/or dreams could be met; and

WHEREAS, the City Council understands the purpose of the Mayor’s Advirory Council (MAC) to be as follows:

Section 1. Purpose

(1) To resolve citizen grievances, to accept citizens' complaints, to determine the legitimacy of such complaints, and, to report citizen’s complaints to the mayor and City Council.

(2) To aid in making the mayor and City Council aware of problems in the Munday community.

(3) To recommend and present new and progressive ideas to the mayor and city council.

(4) To promote civic pride and community goals.

(5) To consider nominations for the wall of fame award as described below in Section 3.

Section 2. Composition of MAC and selection of members.

The MAC established by this resolution shall consist of no less than ten (10) members and no more than fifteen (15) members being representative of all ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic interests existing in the city. No employee of the city shall serve on the MAC. All members shall be appointed by the mayor.

Section 3. Qualifications.

Each member appointed shall be a registered voter. Further, each member who is appointed by the mayor shall live in the city. In the case of a 15-member council, three business people can live outside the city limits.

Section 4. Wall of Fame Award

(1) The membership of the MAC may, by majority vote, select persons as recipients of the Wall of Fame Award (known before as Attaboy Club). Such selection shall be memorialized by way of a formal resolution adopted by the MAC. This resolution shall then be forwarded to the city secretary for consideration and approval by the Munday City Council.

(2) This award shall be given to a person who has made significant and outstanding contributions to the City of Munday over a period of many years.

(3) The Wall of Fame Award may be bestowed posthumously.

(4) The City of Munday shall maintain a plaque in a prominent place at City Hall which contains the names of each recipient of the Wall of Fame Award.

Dated at the City of Munday this 13th day of October, 2009.

Buddy V. Norville

Mayor of Munday
 
 
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
 
THE CITY OF MUNDAY, TEXAS ESTABLISHING


A MAYOR’S YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (MYAC) FOR THE CITY OF MUNDAY

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Munday, Texas, has determined that the young people of our community have unique insight into the needs, desires, problems and issues which confront, and are experienced by young people; and

WHEREAS, the City Council believes that our youth, as inheritors of the community, are certainly deserving of a voice and representation, in efforts adopted by the City to identify and resolve issues which concern the youth of the community; and

WHEREAS, the City Council feels it is important to provide an opportunity for the youth of Munday to acquire a greater knowledge of and appreciation for the political system through active participation in the system; and

WHEREAS, the City Council believes by establishing a Youth Advisory Council it will instill a feeling of positive self-worth and esteem, to teach respect for the rights and property of others, to promote community pride, and eliminate potential negative influences among our future community leaders.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MUNDAY,

TEXAS:

There is hereby established a "Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council" hereinafter "MYAC". The purpose of the MYAC is to actively advise the City Council with thoughtful recommendations on issues concerning youth and to assist City staff in considering youth perspectives in its planning efforts. The MYAC shall hold periodic meetings with the Mayor and/or City Council and will attend City Council and City Board meetings when youth issues are on the agenda. MYAC shall create task forces, as needed.

Dated at the City of Munday this 13th day of October, 2009.

Buddy V. Norville

Mayor of Munday