HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-136 CCRMember Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-136
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE AT NATIONAL LEAGUE OF
CITIES 2005 CONGRESS OF CITIES AND EXPOSITION
WHEREAS, the City Council has budgeted funds for Council Member attendance at
training opportunities; and
WHEREAS, under the Council's informal policy a Council Member would not be
eligible to attend a national training institute in two consecutive years; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is considering a change in policy to allow a City
Council Member to attend consecutive years of national training opportunities provided the Council
Member does not attend more than two national training opportunities in a four year Council Term;
and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Diane Niesen has indicated an interest in attending the
2005 National League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition; and
WHEREAS, no other Council Member plans to attend a national training
opportunity in 2005; and
WHEREAS, under the proposed policy Councilmember Niesen's attendance at the
2005 National League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition would be consistent with the
proposed policy, though it would have not been contemplated under the current informal City
Council Policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that Councilmember Diane Niesen be and hereby is approved for City payment of
the expenses associated with attendance at the National League of Cities 2005 Congress of Cities and
Exposition.
September 12. 2005
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ate 4 Mayo
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kay Lasman
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, and Mary O'Connor;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.