HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-027-03/04/2008-RATIFYING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN KNEZOVICH TO THE FORT COLLINS REGIONAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES RESOLUTION 2008-027
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
RATIFYING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN KNEZOVICH TO
THE FORT COLLINS REGIONAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WHEREAS,on November 7,2006,the voters approved a citizen initiative to establish and
fund the Fort Collins Regional Library District(the"Library District")pursuant to Sections 24-90-
101 to 606 of the Colorado Revised Statutes(the "Library Law"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Library Law, the City Council and Larimer County
Commissioners each appointed two of their members to a committee(the"Committee")to fill seven
positions on the initial board of trustees of the Library District; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Library Law the Council ratified the appointment of
seven trustees to the Library Board of Trustees on March 6,2007,pursuant to Resolution 2007-026;
and
WHEREAS,in its first year the Board of Trustees has performed impressively,working well
together and undertaking a heavy work load with passion,dedication and a commitment to providing
exceptional library services to the community; and
WHEREAS, the initial term of Trustee John Knezovich expires on March 6, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Knezovich is highly regarded by his fellow Board members; and
WHEREAS,the Committee met and decided to reappoint Mr. Knezovich to a second term;
and
WHEREAS,pursuant to the Bylaws of the Library District Board of Trustees,a trustee may
serve no more than two consecutive four-year terms,which are staggered so that one or two trustees
are appointed or reappointed every year; and
WHEREAS, Section 24-90-108(2)(b) of the Library Law requires that the Committee's
trustee appointments be ratified by a two-thirds majority vote of the legislative body of each
governmental unit participating in the District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that pursuant to the requirements of the Colorado Library Law, the Council, by a two-
thirds majority vote of its members, hereby ratifies the Committee's reappointment of John
Knezovich to the Board of Trustees of the Fort Collins Regional Library District for a four year term;
provided,however,that such action is contingent upon the Larimer County Commissioners taking
similar action.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Co of the CiTy of Fort Co ins this 4th
day of March, A.D. 2008.
Mayor
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