File #: 12-084    Name: Campaign Amendment
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 2/7/2012 Final action: 2/7/2012
Title: Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2010-11-144(R) and Adopting a City Council Policy Pursuant to its Governance Initiatives Providing that Seated City Council Members Refrain from Endorsing and Campaigning for Candidates in Certain Local Elections
Attachments: 1. Resolution
Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2010-11-144(R) and Adopting a City Council Policy Pursuant to its Governance Initiatives Providing that Seated City Council Members Refrain from Endorsing and Campaigning for Candidates in Certain Local Elections
 
Summary
MEETING DATE:       February, 7, 2012
 
DEPARTMENT:       City Council
 
CONTACT:              Mark Houser, City Attorney
 
 
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:  Approve Resolution
 
ITEM SUMMARY:
·      On November 16, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2010-11-144(R) adopting a policy prohibiting endorsements and campaigning for candidates in local elections by City Council members.
·      This Resolution limits the prior policy to City Council and school board elections. It also restricts the use of a City Council member's title in any endorsement.
 
 
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BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A