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HomeMy WebLinkAbout122 - 10/06/2015 - AMENDING DIVISION 1 OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 2 OF CITY CODE TO ADD A NEW SECTION TO PROVIDE FOR PAR ORDINANCE NO. 122, 2015 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING DIVISION 1 OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS TO ADD A NEW SECTION TO PROVIDE FOR PARTICIPATION BY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS IN AD HOC REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL ISSUES ON REQUEST WHEREAS, Article III of Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins ("City Code") establishes the basic means of operation of the City's boards and commissions, and sets out for each such board and commission an identified list of functions; and WHEREAS, in discussion of ways to facilitate citizen participation in the City's boards and commissions and improve the manner in which those bodies function it has been suggested that there be a means of inviting members of the various boards and commissions to meet together to learn about and discuss key topics or issues; and WHEREAS, in light of the success of such "Super Issue" meetings in engaging a cross- section of board and commission members in the timely discussion of issues of interest to the City, staff has recommended that the Code be amended to describe a clear process for inviting boards and commissions to participate in discussion of matters not specifically identified in their stated functions; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes that creating an established process for and recognition of the engagement of boards and commissions in the discussion of broader policy issues is in the best interests of the City and will further enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of City operations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that Division I of Article III of Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby amended to add a new Section 2-75, to read as follows: Sec. 2-75. board and commission consideration of matters upon request. In addition to the duties and functions specified in this Article III for any particular board or commission, each such board or commission is hereby authorized to participate on a case-by-case basis in the review, discussion and advisement of Council regarding any policy or program matter, upon the request of the City Council or the City Manager. r - 1 - Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 15th day of. September, A.D. 2015, and to be presented for final passage on the 6th day of October, A.D. 2015. eORT Co �, • ti l�: 4N sEXL Mayor ATTEST: COLOR- City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading on this 6th day of October, A.D. 2015. o�f..RT Co�� ���• • •g••••LN ayor ATTEST: COLORPO City Clerk c l r , - 2 -