Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Regarding Endorsements and Campaigning by City Council Members in Local Elections
Summary
MEETING DATE: November 16, 2010
DEPARTMENT: Mayor
CONTACT: Brian Loughmiller, Mayor
Mark Houser, City Attorney
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The Resolution is a governance initiative by the City Council to adopt a policy prohibiting endorsements and campaigning for candidates in local elections by City Council members.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The Resolution is part of the City Council’s governance initiative to improve governmental relationships with governmental entities having overlapping jurisdiction and to promote teamwork, cooperation and integrity among City Council members.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A