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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 e dl , ayor ATTEST: /~~~?~t-c~v ~iGG~/GrYl~ Mary ances Blevins, City Clerk Nays: