HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1699RESOLUTION ~SOy~oxNO.~
WHEREAS, on October 31, 1990, Joe Cameron filed a complaint
' with the Ethics Review Committee alleging that Councilman Bili
Meadows violated Section 2-238 of the Code of Ethics Ordinance;
~~ and
WHEREAS, Section 2-245(a) of the Code of Ethics Ordinance
provides that when a complaint is filed against certain
officials, including members of the City Council, that
independent legal counsel shall be selected by- the Committee to
advise the Committee and to participate in hearings; and
WHEREAS, such independent legal counsel is to be selected by
the Ethics Review Committee on a case-by-case basis and fee
arrangements for such counsel are subject to approval by the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 1991, the Committee voted to select
Tom Law as its independent legal counsel in the proceeding
relating to Councilman Meadows; and
WHEREAS, Tom Law possesses the knowledge and experience to
advise the Committee in this matter;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH;
• I.
That Tom Law be retained as independent legal counsel
pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VI of the City Charter and to
Section 2-245(a) of the Code of Ethics Ordinance to advise the
Ethics Review Committee concerning the complaint filed by Joe
Cameron against Councilman Bill Meadows and to participate in any
hearings concerning the complaint.
II.
That, as far as practicable, the compensation to be paid Tom
Law for his services be fixed in an amount not to exceed $3,500,
Mr. Law's hourly rate for handling this matter being $110
(one-half of his standard 5220 hourly rate).
~~ Adopted ~"~ 9~ ~~ 1991.