HomeMy Public PortalAbout2009-04 A Resolution Regarding The City OF Riverdale's Open Meeting Agenda PolicyRESOLUTION # 2009-04
A RESOLUTION REGARDING
THE CITY OF RIVERDALE'S OPEN MEETING AGENDA POLICY
WHEREAS, in compliance with Iowa Code Section 21.1(4), the City of Riverdale
("Riverdale") currently posts notice of the time, date, place, and tentative agenda of each meeting
("Notices") on the rear door of City Hall, which is where its meetings are held;
WHEREAS, Riverdale also posts Notices of its City Council meetings on its website;
WHEREAS, Iowa law requires the notice be posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting
unless 24-hour notice is impossible or impractical for good cause;
WHEREAS, Riverdale generally strives to post Notices of its meetings no later than the
Thursday of the week proceeding the meeting at both City Hall and on its website;
WHEREAS, Riverdale wishes to continue its early posting policy, but recognizes that the
Notices may need to be modified up to 24 hours before the meeting to help facilitate the handling
of Riverdale business;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE,
IOWA, that the rear door of City Hall is designated as the official posting site for all meeting
Notices;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall also post the Notices for the City
Council meetings on Riverdale's website;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the meeting Notices shall be posted as early as practical
by the City Clerk and/or Assistant City Clerk, but that such Notices may be modified by the City
Clerk, Assistant City Clerk, Mayor, or members of the City Council up to 24 hours prior to the
meeting or less time if 24 hours notice is impossible or impractical for good cause;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any modifications to a posted agenda shall contain the
date and time of the modification and initials or signature of the modifier;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Notices shall contain a legend that reads:
The notice for this meeting is not considered final unti124 hours prior to the
meeting and may be further modified if 24 hours notice is impossible or
impractical for good cause.
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any changes to the Notices for a City Council meeting or
any other meeting that has been posted on Riverdale's website must be made to both the Notice
on the website and the Notice on the City Hall door.
This Resolution shall take immediate effect.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 3rd day of February, 2009.
Ayes:
Channon
Franklin
Halsey
Hupp
Littrel
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ATTEST:
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Mary ances Blevins, City Clerk
Nays: