Ordinance 1733 - Amends Ordinance 1166 - Mayoral DutiesAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF THE CITY 0
KALISPELL ENACTED AS ORDINANCE NO, 1166 AND CODIFIED IN TH
KALISPELL MUNICIPAL CODES AT KMC 2-3 REGARDING THE DUTIES OF TH
MAYOR IN APPOINTING MEMBERS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AN
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COMMISSIONS, DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND AUTHORIZING TH
CITY ATTORNEY TO CODIFY THE SAME.
WHEREAS, the Administrative Code of the City of Kalispell defines the duties of the Mayor,
specifically at KMC 2-3, regarding the Mayor's appointment, with the consent of
the City Council, of all members of advisory boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, upon consideration over the years of practice of this method of appointment, it is
the finding of the City Council that the best interests of the City and its residents
will be served by redefining and refining the Mayor's duties and role in the
function of appointments to advisory boards and commissions as it relates to the
function of the City Council as a whole.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 0
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS: i
SECTION I. The City of Kalispell Municipal Code codified at Chapter 2 Article
1 is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto
and incorporated fully herein by this reference.
SECTION 11. The City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to recodify
this Ordinance.
SECTION 111. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL THIS 16TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2013.
Tammi Fisher
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
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The Mayor shall:
A. Preside at all City Council meetings;
B. Recommend applicants to the City Council for selection to all advisory boards and
commissions. If, upon a vote, the majority of the City Council declines to accept the
recommendation of the Mayor, the Mayor shall entertain a motion from any other council
member recommending another applicant for the position, if another application has been
made, and a majority vote will determine the appointment.
C. Execute all ordinances and resolutions on behalf of the City after Council approval;
D.Perform. ceremonial functions as Mayor of the City of Kalispell;
E. Perform any other duties specifically designated by ordinance or resolution.
Except for the above, the Mayor shall have no other executive or administrative duties, those
being the responsibility of the City Manager.