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ORDINANCE NO. 1!51
AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF A CHIEF OF POLICE BY
THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; FINDING IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte is in
receipt of a letter from the City Manager of the City of La
porte, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the City of La
Porte, dated the 29th day of July, 1985, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "A", incorporated by reference
herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes, appointing
Charles E. Smith as Chief of Police of the City of La
Porte, effective August 15, 1985.
Section 2. Pursuant to the provisions of Article 1269(m),
Revised Civil Statutes, the City Council of the City of La
Porte hereby confirms the appointment of Charles E. Smith
as Chief of Police of the City of La Porte effective August
15, 1985.
Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the
City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public
at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law
preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings
Law, Article 6252-17, Texas
Revised
Civil
Statutes
Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this
ordinance
and
the
subject matter thereof has been
discussed, considered and formally acted upon.
The City
Council
further ratifies, approves and confirms such
written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1451
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Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 29th day of July, 1985.
ATTEST:
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Cherie Black, City Secretary
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Knox W. Askins, City Attorney
CITY OF LA PORTE
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Nor an Malone, Mayor
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CITY OF L\ PORTE
PHONE (7 t 3) 471.5020 . p, 0 Box tIt 5 . LA PORTE, TEXAS 7757 t
July 29, 1985
Honorable Mayor and City Council
P.O. Box 1115 - City Hall
La Porte, Texas 77571
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 1269(m) revised Civil
Statutes, and pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter of
the City of La Porte, I hereby appoint, and submit to you for
your confirmation, as Chief of Police of the City of La Porte,
effective August 15, 1985, Mr. Charles E. Smith.
Mr. Smith is a twelve-year veteran of the City of Orange Police
Department and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal
Justice from the Lamar University. Mr. Smith was interviewed
by a panel consisting of:
Henry Ramirez - PPG Plant Manager
Robert Swanagan - Mobay Personnel Dept.
Jack Reynolds - Associate Executive Director of
the Texas State Bar Association
Mike Herbst - Chief of Police, University of
Houston - Clear Lake
Jerry Hayden - Champion Paper Co. Personnel Dept.
He was unanimously recommended by the Committee for the
position of Police Chief, and I concur in their evaluation and
recommendation.
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I hereby request the confirmation of this appointment by City
Council.
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Jack Owen
City Manager