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~. • MEMORANDUM August I3, 1979 • TO: Member Cities FROM: J. J. Meza, President, Harris County Mayors' and Councilmen's Association SUBJECT: Senate Bill 621 Attached to this memorandum is a suggested resolution con- cerning the above referenced law. You are all aware, of course, that Senate Bill 621 creates a central appraisal district in Harris County that will be ad- ministered by a five (5) member board. Sections 6.03 and 6.04 et al provide the size of the board, the method of selection and the authority for three-fourths (3/4) of taxing units en- titled to vote to alter the number of board members and their method of selection. The attached resolution, if approved by three-fourths (3/4) of the taxing entities entitled to vote in Harris County, would expand the number of board members to nine (9). This expanded number will provide better representation for the fifty (50) plus taxing entities eligible to vote. In addition, the resolution provides for an alternate method of electing board members. The • resolution proposes to substitute population for cities and aver- age daily attendance for school districts in lieu of property taxes imposed. The proposed method of election in the resolution will mitigate dominance of the board by a few large taxing units, thereby giving smaller units more input into board elections. Please review this resolution very carefully in view of each of your community's circumstances. You are encouraged to approve these proposed changes and pass the resolution aid return a certi- fied copy to me no later than August 27, 1979, at P.0. Box 1115, La Porte, Texas, 77571. Due to the urgency of this matter, you are encouraged to call a special meeting of your Council, if nec- essary to meet the above .mentioned date. If I can be of further assistance or provide additional in- formation, let me know. Since J. J. Meza Mayor, City of La Porte President, Harris County Mayors' and Councilmen's Association • JJM/cb Enc.