HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5092-05-2019 A Resolution
NO. 5092-05-2019
CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF EDWIN J. KRAUS
AS THE FORT WORTH POLICE CHIEF IN AN INTERIM CAPACITY
WHEREAS, Joel Fitzgerald's employment with the City ended on May 20, 2019;
and
WHEREAS, Section 143.013(a) of Chapter 143, Public Officers and Employees,
of the Texas Local Government Code requires the department head of the Police
Department to be appointed by the municipality's chief executive and confirmed by the
municipality's governing body; and
WHEREAS, Chief Edwin J. Kraus will serve as Police Chief in an interim
capacity effective upon the adoption of this Resolution on May 28, 2019 and will fulfill
these duties until the City completes the selection process for Police Chief and names a
successor to Joel Fitzgerald;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
That the City Council confirms the appointment of Assistant Chief Edwin J. Kraus
as Police Chief for the City of Fort Worth in an interim capacity effective upon the
adoption of this Resolution
Adopted this 28th day of May 2019.
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