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ORDINANCE NO. 2001-2492
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE RUNOFF ELECTION HELD IN
THE CITY OF LA PORTE ON JUNE 2, 2001, FOR THE ELECTION OF A
COUNCILPERSON-AT-LARGE- -POSITION A, 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 2nd day
of June, 2001, a runoff election for the purpose of electing a
Councilperson-At-Large--Position A; 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-AT-LARGE-POSITION A
Louis Rigby
Peter Griffiths
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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-AT-LARGE-POSITIqN A
Peter Griffiths
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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
City 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 5th day of June, 2001.
By:
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r ha A. Gillett
City Secretary
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ox W. Askins
City Attorney