HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.res.155.2000 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE AT AN
ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 7, 2000 PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE HOME
RULE CHARTER ARTICLE V BY AMENDING SECTIONS 5.5
RESOLUTION# 155- 2000
RECITALS
1. The County of Pitkin in the State of Colorado is a duly created political
subdivision of the State, organized and operating as a home rule charter county pursuant to the
general statutes of the State and a county home rule charter ("the Charter") adopted pursuant to
the Colorado Home Rule Powers Act.
2. The members of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Pitkin
("the Board")have been duly elected, chosen and qualified.
3. Pursuant to Section 8.1.1 of Charter and C.R.S. §30-11-506 the Board may by
resolution propose changes and amendments to the Pitkin County Charter to be submitted to the
qualified electors of Pitkin County.
4. The Board recognizes that it is appropriate to amend Article V Sections 5.5 as
follows:
CURRENT LANGUAGE
ARTICLE V ADMINISTRATION
5.5 The Clerk and Recorder
There shall be a Clerk and Recorder,who shall be elected and who shall have such powers,duties, and
functions as set forth from time to time in applicable statutes.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
5.5 The Clerk and Recorder
There shall be a Clerk and Recorder,who shall be elected and who shall have such powers,duties, and
functions as set forth from time to time in applicable statutes.
5.5.1 The Clerk and Recorder shall not be limited in the number of consecutive terms that may be served.
Resolution# 155 - 2000
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO, that the following proposed
amendments to the Charter be submitted to the qualified electors of Pitkin County pursuant to
Section 8.1.1 of its Charter and C.R.S. §30-11-506, as a ballot question.
TERM LIMIT AMENDMENT TO HOME RULE CHARTER
SHALL THE HOME RULE CHARTER BE AMENDED TO ALLOW THE CLERK&
RECORDER TO SERVE AN UNLIMITED NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE TERMS IN
OFFICE AS LONG AS THE VOTERS OF PITKIN COUNTY WISH TO RE-ELECT
THE CLERK& RECORDER TO OFFICE?
INTRODUCED, FIRST READ, AND SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 26TH
DAY OF JULY 2000.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED IN THE WEEKEND EDITION OF
THE ASPEN TIMES ON THE 29TH DAY OF JULY, 2000.
APPROVED UPON SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 9TH
DAY OF AUGUST 2000.
PUBLISHED AFTER ADOPTION IN THE WEEKEND EDITION OF THE ASPEN
TIMES ON THE 19TH DAY OF AUGUST 2000.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
ilinette Jones hellie Roy Harper
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John M. Ely Suz e Konchaf
Cou orney Cou Manager
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