HomeMy WebLinkAboutres 2005-53 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-53
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, CONTINUING THE MCDOWELL
MOUNTAIN PRESERVE COMMISSION AND ADOPTING BYLAWS FOR
ITS GOVERNANCE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, as follows:
SECTION 1. The McDowell Mountain Preserve Commission (the "MMPC") is hereby
continued to advise the Town Council and the Town Manager regarding matters pertaining to the
McDowell Mountain Preserve. The MMPC shall be a regularly scheduled commission and shall
consist of seven members who shall be appointed and hold their seats in accordance with Section
9 of the Town Council Rules of Procedure, as amended; provided, however, that the currently-
seated members shall continue in their positions until such time as the Town Council determines,
in its sole discretion.
SECTION 2. The Bylaws for the MMPC are hereby approved in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills,
Arizona, November 3, 2005.
FOR THE TO OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO:
W. J. Ni of , Mayor Bevelyn J. B der own Clerk
REVIEWED APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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EXHIBIT A
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MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN PRESERVATION COMMISSION BYLAWS
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I. Officers
The commission shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from among its own members,
who shall serve for one (1) year and until their successors are elected and qualified. The
chairperson shall preside at all meetings and exercise all the usual rights, duties and prerogatives
of the head of any similar organization. The vice chairperson shall perform the duties of the
chairperson in the latter's absence or disability. The commission may appoint other offices (e.g.,
secretary, etc.) as may be required.
II. Powers and Duties
The commission shall have the powers and duties to:
A. Act in advisory capacity to the Town Council and Town Manager in all
matters pertaining to the McDowell Mountain Preserve.
B. Act as liaison between the Town Council and the Sonoran Conservancy.
C. Consider provisions of the Town's annual budget for commission purposes during
the process of the preparation of the budget and make recommendations with respect thereto to
the Parks and Recreation Director.
D. Assist in the planning of programs for the citizens of the Town; promote and
stimulate public interest in the McDowell Mountain Preserve.
E. Advise the Parks and Recreation Director with respect to the acceptance of
money, personal property or real estate donated or offered to the Town for McDowell Mountain
preservation purposes.
F. Perform such other duties not inconsistent with these bylaws as may be requested
by the Town Council.
III. Membership
All matters concerning membership on the commission including, but limited to, appointments,
terms, vacancies and removal, shall be in accordance with Section 9 of the Town Council Rules
of Procedure, as amended.
IV. Meetings
A. The commission shall meet once monthly unless otherwise designated. Special
meetings may be called by the chairperson or in his or her absence, the vice chairperson. In
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addition, any three (3) members of the commission may make written request to the chairperson
for a special meeting.
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B. All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public and are subject to the
Arizona Open Meeting Law.
V. Conduct of Business
A. Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum. The affirmative vote of four (4)
members shall be required for passage of any matter before the commission. A member may
abstain from voting only upon a declaration that he has a conflict of interest, in which case such
member shall take no part in the deliberations on the matter in question.
B. Robert's Rules of Order shall serve as a guide for the conduct of business,
however, the chairperson of the commission shall have the authority and discretion to decide all
matters of procedure.
VI. Compensation
The members of the commission shall serve without compensation for their services as such but
may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses incurred on official duty
with appropriate prior authorization.
VII. Ex-Officio Members
The Mayor, with the consent of the Town Council, may from time to time appoint ex-officio
members to the commission. Such members shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and Town
Council. Ex-officio members shall not be entitled to vote on any matter brought before the
commission.
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