| | | | | | | | City of Georgetown, Texas
City Council Regular Meeting
August 27, 2019 |
| | | | | | | | SUBJECT:
Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.24 entitled “City Council Meeting Rules and Procedures” of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Georgetown relating to City Council procedures; making such other findings and provisions related to the subject; and declaring an effective date -- Jack Daly, Assistant to the City Manager and Skye Masson, Assistant City Attorney |
| | | | | | | | ITEM SUMMARY:
The City Council periodically reviews and updates the Code of Ordinances. During the 86th regular session, the Texas State Legislature approved House Bill 2840, updating certain provisions regarding public testimony in Chapter 551 of the Government Code. The City Council reviewed and discussed amending Chapter 2.24 of the Code of Ordinances related to City Council Procedures at the May 28, 2019 City Council meeting and indicated a desire that the Code of Ordinances be updated in accordance with state law.The proposed changes also amend the process for placing an item on the agenda and change the language related to a motion to amend something previously adopted by the City Council. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None at this time. |
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