2012-09 City Government Week RESOLUTION NO. 12-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
RECOGNIZING CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK,OCTOBER 21 THROUGH 27,
2012, AND ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE
CELEBRATION AND CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Government is the government closest to most citizens, and the one
with the most direct daily impact upon its residents; and
WHEREAS, City Government is administered for and by its citizens, and is dependent upon
public commitment to and understanding of its many responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, City Government Officials and Employees share the responsibility to pass
along their understanding of public services and their benefits; and
WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week is a very important time to recognize the
important role played by City Government in our lives; and
WHEREAS, this week offers an important opportunity to spread the word to all the citizens
of Florida that they can shape and influence this branch of government which is
closest to the people; and
WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have joined together to
teach students and other citizens about municipal government through a variety of
different projects and information; and
WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week offers an important opportunity to convey to all
the citizens of Florida that they can shape and influence government through their
civic involvement.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee,
Florida; presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote
of the City Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief
Presiding Officer for the City:
SECTION 1.
That the City of Okeechobee does encourage all citizens, City Government Officials
and Employees to do everything possible to ensure that this week is recognized and
celebrated accordingly.
SECTION 2.
That the City of Okeechobee does encourage educational partnerships between City
Government and schools.
SECTION 3.
That the City of Okeechobee does support and encourage all City Governments to
actively promote and sponsor "Florida City Government Week."
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SECTION 4.
This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED in regular session this 16th day of October, 2012.
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ATTEST: '.e James E. Kirk, Mayor
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Lane Gamiotea, MC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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John R. Cook, City Attorney
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