HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 04-40 Establishing Leadership WestlakeTOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION 04-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING "LEADERSHIP WESTLAKE";
PROVIDING FOR STAFF AND RESOURCES TO ADMINISTER, AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake has a highly motivated citizen base; and
WHEREAS, the residents are increasingly interested in the Town's operations
and future plans: and
WHEREAS, the promotion of a community is based upon leadership,
community awareness and civic involvement; and
WHEREAS, the need for civic involvement and community awareness has
increased due to the creation of the Westlake Academy and the growth of the Town's
residential base; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake, with its resources, contacts and well
informed staff, may provide an excellent program to educate interested parties; and
WHEREAS, because the citizens of Westlake sense an obligation to learn and
participate in their local community, it is important to provide them with a process of
learning and becoming involved.
NOW, THEREFORE, HE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That "Leadership Westlake" is permanently established as a
regular standing organization of the Town of Westlake for the purpose of educating and
involving local citizens in their community.
SECTION 2: That the Board of Aldermen is now calling for applications from
all interested persons in and out of Westlake to participate in the inaugural year of the
program.
SECTION 3: That the initial coordinator of Leadership Westlake will be
Carolyn Sims, who will review applications and make recommendations to the Board of
Aldermen. A list of participants will be posted by September 25, 2004.
SECTION 4: That once appointed, the participants will begin a program
intended to educate them on the numerous aspects of their local governmental process.
SECTION 5: That a group of people from each participating class will be
chosen to plan the following year's program, as well as select applicants.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 26' DAY OF JULY, 2004.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TRM:
L. tanton y, Attorney
Scott Brad ey, Mayor or
Trent O. Petty, T Manager