HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0086) RESOLUTION - Mayor Parker TML Board Endorsement Resolution 2021A Resolution
NO.
ENDORSING MAYOR MATTIE PARKER AS A CANDIDATE TO THE BOARD OF
THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
WHEREAS, the Texas Municipal League is an advocacy group representing
thousands of cities and towns across the state; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth is a member of the Texas Municipal League
("TML"), a statewide organization that represents the interests of Texas cities at the
state and federal levels; and
WHEREAS, the TML Board of Directors governs and conducts the affairs of
TML, promotes interest in municipal government on a regional level, and facilitates the
exchange of information among cities across the region; and
WHEREAS, the TML Board of Directors is comprised of a president, regional
directors, affiliate directors, directors -at -large, and past presidents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has a permanent director -at -large seat on the
TML Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, only city officials may serve as directors; and
WHEREAS, having representation on the TML Board of Directors would provide
greater influence at the regional and state levels for the City of Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, TML requires that cities endorse their selected Board member
through official council action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
That the City Council of the City of Fort Worth endorses Mayor Mattie Parker to
represent the City of Fort Worth on the TML Board of Directors as a director -at -large.
Adopted this day of .... __ 2021.
ATTEST:
Ronald P. Gonzalez, Acting City Secretary