HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Ordinance O-2020-002 Temp. Ord. #2422
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
ORDINANCE NO. 2020- 00 2-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
"ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE III, "BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
COMMISSIONS" OF THE TAMARAC CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY
AMENDING SECTIONS 2-234.32 THROUGH 2-234.40, "SISTER CITIES
COMMITTEE"PROVIDING FOR PROCESS FOR APPOINTMENTS AND
RESIDENCY PROVISION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on December 22, 1993, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac (the
"City") adopted Ordinance No. 93-32 (the "Ordinance"),thereby creating Division 13, of Chapter
2 of the City Code regarding a Sister Cities Committee (the "Committee"); and
WHEREAS, on September 23, 2019, at its workshop meeting, the City Commission
expressed its desire for the appointment process for the Sister Cities committee to more closely
resemble the City's appointment process for its other advisory boards; and
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2019, the City adopted Resolution No. 2019-98, thereby
authorizing City staff to effectuate the City Commission direction regarding the re-establishment
of the City of Tamarac Sister Cities Program, including the execution of the required applications
and payment of the required fee for membership in Sister Cities International and exploration of
relationships with Sister Cities International member cities located in Caribbean countries, Latin
American countries, European countries, and in Israel; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission does recognize and endorse this program as a means
of establishing a lasting friendship between the people of different countries and the people of
Tamarac; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it to be in the
best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to provide for a process for
appointment for its Sister Cities Committee.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Commission of the City of
Tamarac, Florida that:
Section 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as
being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Ordinance upon adoption hereof.
Section 2: The City Commission hereby amends Chapter 2,entitled"Administration,"
of the Tamarac Code of Ordinances,by amending Sections 2-234.32 through 2-234.39 as follows:
Sec. 2-234.31. - Creation.
There is created and established a sister cities committee which shall be a
permanent agency of the city and which shall consist of seven (7) members
appointed by the city commission.
Sec. 2-234.32. - Membership; compensation.
The members of the sister cities committee shall be appointed by the city
commission and serve at the pleasure of the city commission
without compensation.
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Sec. 2-234.33.—Residency requirements
Each member of the committee shall be a resident of the city or an owner or
employee of a business, including but not limited to r presentatives from the
Tamarac North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, educational institutions,
cultural and other relevant non-profit organizations serving Tamarac residents
located in the city. Failure to be a resident of the city or employed by a business
located in the city shall result in forfeiture of the position on the committee. This
section does not apply to staff appointed to the committee as part of their work
responsibilities. The city commission may waive the requirements of this section.
Sec. 2-234.34—Appointment process.
The appointment process shall occur in accordance with the terms and provisions
of Sec. 2-57 and Sec. 2-58.
Sec. 234.35. - Terms of appointees.
Terms of appointees shall occur in accordance with the terms and provisions of
Sec. 2-59.
Sec. 234.36. - Annual review.
The annual review shall occur in accordance with the terms and provisions of
Sec. 2-60.
Sec. 2-234.3-337. -Powers and duties.
The sister cities committee shall be authorized to research and report to the city
commission on matters related to sister city programs or relationships. The sister
cities committee may perform such other duties as may be prescribed by
resolution by the city commission.
Sec. 2-234.3438. - Meetings.
(a) The sister cities committees shall conduct its meetings pursuant to Robert's
Rules of Order, Newly Revised, and all applicable laws. A quorum shall consist
of a majority of the membership.
(b) The committee shall meet at the request of the chairperson or a majority of the
members upon no less than forty-eight hours notice to each member and the
public.
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(b)Staff liaison. The sister cities committee may have a staff person assigned to
it by the city manager to serve in an advisory capacity. Any requests on the part
of the committee for information or services from the administration shall be
made by the chairman of the committee to the city manager or through the staff
liaison if one is assigned.
Sec. 2-234.3-640.—Vacancies
(a) Removal of members. A sister cities committee member appointed by the city
commission serves at the pleasure of the city commission and shall be removed
at any time by majority vote of the city commission.
(b) Resignation of members. A resignation by a committee member made either
orally or in writing will be deemed accepted by the city commission when the
committee member announces his resignation to the committee, city manager or
city commission. The city commission need not take any formal action to accept
the resignation. Failure to attend three (3) consecutive meetings without being
excused by the chairman shall be deemed a resignation.
Section 3: It is the intention of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida
that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Tamarac, Florida, and that the Sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered, re-
lettered and the word"Ordinance"may be changed to "Section," "Article" or such other word or
phrase in order to accomplish such intention.
Section 4: If any clause, section, or other part or application of this Ordinance shall be
held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, such unconstitutional
or invalid part or application shall be considered as eliminated and so not affecting the remaining
portions or applications remaining in full force and effect.
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Section 5: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, Resolutions or parts of Resolutions
in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6: This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, FIRST READING this if day of , 2020.
PASSED, SECOND READING this/2 Any of , 2020.
MIC LLE J. GOMEZ Y
MAYOR
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