HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 271 Prescribing duties of the MayorORDINANCE NO. 271
TOWN OF WESTLAKE
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AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE MAYOR AND
DECLARING AN EFFETNE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 22.042 (a) of the Local Government Code authorizes the Board of
Aldermen to prescribe the duties and powers of the mayor; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen desires to prescribe the duties and powers of the Mayor.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN
OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
Section 1 - That all checks of more than $500.00 that are drawn on any of the Town's accounts
must be signed by the Town Secretary and two Aldermen.
Section 2 - That the Mayor shall not engage (or purport to engage) directly or indirectly any
attorneys or other consultants to represent the Town in any matter without the prior consent of
the Board of Aldermen.
Section 3 - That the Mayor shall include on any posted agenda (whether for a regular, called or
special meeting) any item requested by any Alderman.
Section 4 - That the Mayor shall continue any meeting (whether regular, called or special),
including a continuation to a specific date and time, as directed by the Board of Aldermen.
Section 5 - That this ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 8'rr DAY OF APRIL, 1997.
ATTEST
Ginger Crosswy, Town Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Scott Bradley, Mayor
Town Attorney
TOWN OF W85TURS
3 Village Circle
Suite 207 Solana
Westlake, Texas 76262
Metro (817) 430-0941
Fax (817) 430-1812
April 14, 1997
To the Board of Aldermen:
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Re: Purported Ordinance Adopted at Specially Called Meeting Held Tuesday,
April 8, 1997, Prescribing the Duties and Powers of the Mayor
Gentlemen:
I am returning the referenced Ordinance unsigned. I object to this Ordinance because it
contains some provisions that unlawfully infringe upon the powers given to the Mayor of a Type -
A Municipality under the Local Government Code.
Respectfully yours,
Scott Bradlee
Mayor
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cc: Mr. Carroll Huntress
P. O. Box 593
Roanoke, Texas 76262
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL NO. P 168 362 618
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED,
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FIRST CLASS UNITED STATES MAIL
Mr. Howard Dudley
Westlake, Texas 76262
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL NO. P 168 362 616
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To the Board of Aldermen
April 14, 1997
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Mr. Al Oien
Westlake, Texas 76262
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL NO. P 168 362 617
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Mr. Jerry Moore
P. O. Box 674
Westlake, Texas 76262
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL NO. P 168 362 616
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Mr. Fred Held
Westlake, Texas 76262
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL NO. P 168 362 615
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Ms. Ginger Crosswy
Town of Westlake
3 Village Circle, Suite 207
Westlake, Texas 76262
Paul C. Isham, Esq.
317 College
Grand Prairie, Texas 75050