Proc. 2019-24 - Municipal Clerks Week - 5-19PROCLAMATION
NO. 2019-21
WHEREAS the Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time-honored and vital part of local government, exists throughout the world, providing the professional link between citizens, local governing
bodies, and other agencies of government, rendering equal service to all; and
WHEREAS the City Secretary is a City official appointed by the City Council, serving as the secretariat to the governing body and performing duties including Council administration,
Elections Officer, Public Information Officer for both public information requests and for media & communications, liquor licensing, Records Management Officer, liaison to boards &
commissions, and being part of the City's emergency management team. The City Secretary is accountable for the City seal and serves as the parliamentarian to the Council. The City Secretary
is charged with neutrality, honesty, integrity, and upholding applicable state law and the City Charter.
WHEREAS Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve through continuing education, assisting others, and participation in professional organizations; and
WHEREAS May 5-11, 2019 is recognized as Municipal Clerks Week, and we extend appreciation to our City Secretary Brenda Poe and Deputy City Secretary Tracie Demura, and to all Municipal
Clerks, for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
May 5-11, 2019
be declared: Municipal Clerks Week
in the City of Huntsville, and encourage all citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of the City of Huntsville’s Office of the City Secretary.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED on this the 7th day of May 2019.
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Andy Brauninger, Mayor