HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2018-11 Confirming the appointment of Ron Parker as ChiefRESOLUTION NO. 2018- 11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, CONFIRMING
THE APPOINTMENT OF RON PARKER AS CHIEF AND DEPARTMENT HEAD OF THE
LA PORTE POLICE DEPARTMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE SEC. 143.013; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, Section 143.013(a)(1) of the Texas Local Government Code provides
that the department head of the police department shall be appointed by the
municipality's chief executive officer and confirmed by the municipality's governing
body; and
WHEREAS, after a nationwide search and thorough assessment process, Ron Parker
was identified by the City Manager as the top candidate for Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, Ron Parker was appointed by the City Manager to the position of Chief
of Police for the La Porte Police Department on October 8, 2018,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council confirms the appointment of Ron Parker as Chief of
Police and department head of the La Porte Police Department.
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 is
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 Resolution
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 Resolution shall be effective upon its passage and approval.
PASSED and APPROVED this the 22nd day of October, 2018.
ATTEST:
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By:
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OR. Rigby M�Uyil r
APPROVED:
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Patrice Fogarty
I Clark T. Askins
City Secretary Assistant City Attorney