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ORDINANCE NO. 99- 2332
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE RUNOFF ELECTION HELD IN
THE CITY OF LA PORTE ON MAY 29, 1999, FOR THE ELECTION OF A
COUNCILPERSON--DISTRICT 6; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, there was held in the City of La Porte on the 29th
day of May, 1999, a runoff election for the purpose of electing a
Councilperson--District 6; all in accordance with Section 8.10 of
the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte; and
WHEREAS, there were cast at said election for the following
listed persons the number of votes opposite their respective names:
COUNCILPERSON--DISTRICT 6
Jerry Clarke
190
Bruce Meismer
105
as shown in the official election returns heretofore delivered by
the Election Manager and officials to the Mayor and City Council of
the City of La Porte and submitted to the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA PORTE:
Section 1.
That said election was duly called and notice
thereof given in accordance with law; that said election was held
in the manner required by law; that due returns of said election
have been made by the proper officers; that said returns have been
canvassed by the City Council of the City of La Porte; that said
election has resulted in the election of the following named
persons, to-wit:
COUNCILPERSON--DISTRICT 6
Jerry Clarke
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section 2.
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
Ci ty for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; 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.
section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 1st day of June, 1999.
By:
CITY OF LA PORTE
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man L. Malone, ayor
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Ma tha . Gl.llett
City Secretary
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OATH OF OFFICE
I, Jerry Clarke , do solemnly swear (or affinn), that
I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of
Councilperson District 6 , of the City of La Porte,
State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect
and defend the constitution and laws of the United States and of this
State and the Charter and ordinances of this City; and I furthermore
solemnly swear (or aftinn) that I have not directly or indirectly paid,
offered, or promised to contribute any money, or valuable thing, or
promised any public office or employment, as a reward to secure my
appointment or the confirmation thereof. So help me god.
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Sworn to and subscribed before me this the
June, 1999
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In the name and by the authority of
The State of Texas
OATH OF OFFICE
I, Jerrv Clarke
swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of
Counciloerson District 6
of the State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the
Constitution and .laws of the United States and of this State, so help me God.
, do solemnly
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SWORN TO and subscribed before me by affiant on this
June ,19 99
1st
day of
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Mavor Norman Malone
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