HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES 04/07RESOLUTION 004 -07
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, OPPOSING THE STRONG MAYOR
INITIATIVE FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Gulf Stream 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 of local government services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION
OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That above recitals are incorporated as if
fully set forth herein.
Section 2. The Town of Gulf Stream opposes the Strong
Mayor initiative for Palm Beach County.
Section 3. That the
are directed to file this
County Commissioners, the
other appropriate governmi
entities in order to make
declaration of opposition
forth herein.
Town Manager and the Town Clerk
resolution with the Board of
County Administrator, and all
=_ntal and other authorities and
public the Town Commission's
to the proposed initiative as set
Section 4. If any section, subsection, clause or
provision of this resolution is held invalid, the remainder
shall not be affected by such invalidity.
Section 5. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in
conflict herewith shall be and hereby are repealed.
Section 6. This resolution shall take effect
immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th day of June 2004.
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