RES 2013-15TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2013·15
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
ELEC"rED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS TO CLARIFY THAT
PERSONS SERVING ON BODIES APPOINTED BY THE TOWN
COUNCIL, INCLUDING TOWN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
CORPORATIONS SERVE WITHOUT COMPENSATION; 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 "Compensation" to clarify that in accordance with
the Handbook and consistent with Town Charter, persons serving on various Town
Boards, Commissions and Corporations and other Town Council appointed bodies are
not entitled to compensation; 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 "rROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
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 "Compensation" to clarify that in accordance with the
Handbook and consistent with Town Charter. persons serving on various Town Council
appointed bodies are not entitled to compensation. and such amendment is adopted
without altering. modifying or repealing any other provision of the Handbook.
Section 3. That a section entitled "Compensation" shall be added to the
Handbook and shall be and read in its entirety as follows. "Members appointed to a
body by the Town Council shall serve without compensation; provided however. that
they shall be entitled to reimbursement of any necessary expenses incurred in the
performance of their official duties, when approved by Council or its' designee."
Section 3. 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.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club,
Texas, this the 24th day of June, 2013.
Connie White. Mayor
Town of Trophy Club. Texas
[SEAL]
APPROVED TO AS FORM:
Patricia A. Adams, Town Attorney
Town of Trophy Club. Texas