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ORDXNANCE NO. 2003-~~O~
AN ORDINANCE RE-APPOINTING A JUDGE AND AN ALTERNATE JUDGE OF THE
CXTY OF LA PORTE MUNICIPAL COURT, PROVXDXNG A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE,
CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE, FINDING COMPLXANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW, CONTAINXNG A REPEALXNG CLAUSE, 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 hereby
re-appoints Louie A. Ditta as Judge of the Municipal Court, for a
term expiring May 31, 2006, or until his successor shall have been
duly appointed and qualified.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby
re-appoints ,Denise C. Mitrano as Alternate Judge of the Municipal
Court, for a term expiring May 31, 2006, or until her successor
shall have been duly appointed and qualified.
Section 3. All of the above appointees shall serve at the
pleasure of City Council, and shall receive compensation as may be
fixed by city Council.
Section 4. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause or any
part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this ordinance
shall, for any reasons, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not
affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, and it is hereby
declared to be the intention of this City Council to have passed
each section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase
or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid.
Section S. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are repealed to the extent of such conflict only.
Section 6. 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
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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, 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 7. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are repealed to the extent of such conflict only.
Section 8. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 12th day of May, 2003.
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. rman L. Malo -e
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mar ha A. Gillett
City Secretary
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Knox w. Ask1ns
City Attorney
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OATH OF
OFFICE
I, Judge. LotUe. V1;t;ta , do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully
execute the duties of the office of
MuYLiupai. Cowvt J udg e.
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 affirm) 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.
day of
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
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PLEASE TYPE OR PRlNT LEGIBLY
PROVIDE ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION
STATEMENT OF ELECTED/APPOINTED
OFFICER
(Pursuant to Tex. Const. art. li.YJ, fl(b), amended 2001)
I, Judg.e. LolUe. Vata. , do solemnly
swear (or affirm), that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, promised to pay,
contributed, or promised to contribute any money or thing of value, or promised any
public office or employment for the giving or withholding of a vote at the election at
which I was elected or as a reward to secure my appointment or confirmation,
whichever the case may be, so help me God.
UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING STATEMENT
AND THAT THE FACTS STATED THEREIN ARE TRUE.
May 12, 2003
Date
MurU.c.,Lpal CoWLt Judge.
Position to Which Elected/Appointed
La Poue.. T e.X(U - HlVllLi..6, COllV/:ty
City and/or County
Form No. 2201
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: 05-12-03
Appropriation
Requested By: Norman I.. Malom~, Mayor
Source of Funds:
Department: Mlil)'or alld Ci~' Coullcil
Account Number:
Report:
Resolution:
Ordinance:
x
Amount Budgeted:
Exhibits: Ordinance
Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The Municipal Court Judge serves a three (3) year term concurrent with the Mayor. Since Mayor starts a new three
year term, the Municipal Court Judge must be reappointed for a new three (3) year term.
Action Reauired bv Council: Approve Ordinance appointing Municipal Court Judge for a three (3)
year term.
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