Res 40-04
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RESOLUTION NO. 40-04
4 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, OPPOSING THE
STRONG MAYOR INITIATIVE FOR PALM BEACH
COUNTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach is a Florida Municipal Corporation within the County
of Palm Beach; and
WHEREAS, a Strong Mayor initiative is proposed for Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, the Strong Mayor initiative, as proposed, concentrates excessive power in one
person; and
WHEREAS, the County Manager form of government, currently in effect in Palm Beach
County, has a strong track record, both nationally and locally, for efficient, effective delivety oflocal
government services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That above recitals are incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. The City of Delray Beach opposes the Strong Mayor initiative for Palm
Beach County.
Section 3. That the City Manager and the City Clerk are directed to file this resolution
with appropriate governmental and other authorities and entities in order to make public the City
Commission's declaration of opposition to the proposed initiative as set forth herein.
Section 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the Ii day o~ ,
2004.
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RESOLUTION NO. 40-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, OPPOSING THE
STRONG MAYOR INITIATIVE FOR PALM BEACH
COUNTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach is a Florida Municipal Corporation within the County
of Palm Beach; and
WHEREAS, a Strong Mayor initiative is proposed for Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, the Strong Mayor initiative, as proposed, concentrates excessive power in one
person; and
WHEREAS, the County Manager form of government, currently in effect in Palm Beach
County, has a strong track record, both nationally and locally, for efficient, effective delivery oflocal
government services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That above recitals are incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. The City of Delray Beach opposes the Sttong Mayor initiative for Palm
Beach County.
Section 3. That the City Manager and the City Clerk are directed to file this resolution
with appropriate governmental and other authorities and entities in order to make public the City
Commission's declaration of opposition to the proposed initiative as set forth herein.
Section 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the _ day of .
2004.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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