RES 2014-33TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2012-08
ADOPTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF TROPHY CLUB HANDBOOK FOR
ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS TO ADD A SECTION
ENTITLED "RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT/TEMPORARY CHANGE IN
RESIDENCY STATUS" IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR
MEMBERS SERVING ON BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
CORPORATIONS TO REQUEST THAT COUNCIL REVIEW THEIR
RESIDENCY STATUS WHEN THEY TEMPORARILY RESIDE OUTSIDE
OF THE TOWN LIMITS IN THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE
RESIDENCY IS NOT REQUIRED BY TOWN CHARTER OR STATE
LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town benefits by having its citizens involved in local government
through service on various Town Council appointed boards, commissions, and
corporations and has established several appointed bodies that perform various
functions for the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town initially adopted the Municipality of Trophy Club Handbook
for Elected and Appointed Officials" (hereinafter "Handbook") to establish guidelines and
procedures for Town Council appointed bodies and to ensure uniform treatment of all
persons applying for and serving on those bodies; and
WHEREAS, the guidelines established in the Handbook are in addition to those
requirements imposed by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Town Charter, and other
applicable state law; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined it appropriate to amend the
Handbook by adding a section entitled "Residency Requirement/Temporary Change in
Residency Status" to provide a process for Council review in the event that a person
serving on a Board, Commission or Corporation temporarily relocates from the Town for
those positions where residency is not required by Charter or state law; and
WHEREAS, the passage of this Resolution amends Resolution No. 2012-08
adopting the Handbook as more particularly set forth below without altering, modifying
or repealing any other provision of the Handbook; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that adoption of this revised
Handbook will be beneficial to the Town and its residents and serve the public welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
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Section 1. That the foregoing recitals are adopted and incorporated herein as
findings.
Section 2. That the Town Council hereby amends Resolution No. 2012-08 by
adding a section entitled "Residency Requirement/Temporary Change in Residency
Status" to provide a process for Council review in the event that a person serving on a
Board, Commission or Corporation temporarily relocates from the Town for those
positions where residency is not required by Charter or state law, and
Section 3. That a section entitled "Residency Requirement/Temporary Change in
Residency Status" shall be added to the Handbook and shall be and read in its entirety
as follows:
Residency Reg uirement/Temporary Change in Residency Status
In addition to the residency requirement for citizens making application to
serve on Town Boards, Commissions, and Corporations, a person serving
as a member must reside within the Town of Trophy Club during his or her
term of service in order to continue serving. However, if during the term of
appointment or during the time frame for reapplication, the residency
status of a then current member of a Board, Commission or Corporation
temporarily changes for a period not to exceed six (6) months, the
member may request that the Council review his/her specific
circumstances affecting residency. If the temporary change in residency
status does not disqualify a member of a Board, Commission, or
Corporation from continuing to serve either because of a Charter or state
law requirement for service on his/her respective Board, Commission, or
Corporation, the Council may authorize the continued service or
reappointment of the member until such time as the member returns to
permanent residency status.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its passage and that
upon passage of this Resolution, the Handbook shall be amended as set forth
hereinabove.
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club,
Texas, this the 15th day of September, 2014.
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C. Nick Sanders, Mayor
C: Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Tammy Ard, T wn Secretary
Town of Tropi4y Club, Texas
APPROVED TO AS FORM:
Patricia A. Adams , Town Attorney
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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