Resolution 09-1221RESOLUTION NO. 09-1221
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR THE PROPOSED CHARTER
AMENDMENTS TO BEE PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR
THE NOVEMBER 3, 2009 CITY OF LONGWOOD
ELECTION, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission has raet and reviewed the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, by the adoption of Ordinance No. 09-1897, has placed two proposed
amendments on the ballot for consideration of the voters at the November 3, 2009 City
Election; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that each question be written so as not to exceed
seventy five words; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COMMSSION OF
THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the ballot language ,hall be as follows:
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS
QUESTION #1
APPOINTMENT OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR; QUALIFICATIONS;
COMPENSATION.
Shall Article IV, Section 4.04 (a) of the City Charter be changed by deleting
this paragraph that requires all candidates for the City Administrator
position be screened by a committee consisting of members from either/or
the Florida City and County Managers Association or International City
Managers Association that are responsible for recommending candidates for
such appointment and have the Commission adopt by ordinance the criteria
for selecting a City Administrator?
YES
NO
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QUESTION #2
ACCOUNTABILITY
Shall Article XII, Section 12.06 of the City Charter be changed by deleting
the following sentence: "The Police Chief and the Fire Chief shall report
directly to the City Administrator and shall serve at the pleasure of the City
Administrator."4
YES
NO
Section 2: This Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THISA—, DAY O. , 2009
M w od G. Bundy, Jr., Mai r
ATTEST -
Sarah M. Mirus, MMC,! MBA, City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for the use and eliance of the City of Longwood,
Florida, only.
Teresa S. Roper, City Attorney
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