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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: ..,LC, 6ingeW Crosswy, TownSbcretary APPROVED AS TRM: L. tanton y, Attorney Scott Brad ey, Mayor or Trent O. Petty, T Manager