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ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A MEMBER OF THE JONESBORO CITY COUNCIL TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, Arkansas Code Annotated §14-42-107 provides that interest in office or contracts is prohibited by any alderman, council member, official or municipal employee, and
WHEREAS, Dr, Charles Coleman serves as Director of Fisher Street Community in Action, Inc. which provides neighborhood revitalization and community engagement projects for the City of Jonesboro; and
WHEREAS, special permission must be granted by the Jonesboro City Council of Jonesboro, Arkansas for Fisher Street Community in Action, Inc to provide these services to the City of Jonesboro.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, that:
Section 1: The City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas has been aware of neighborhood revitalization and community engagement projects by Dr. Charles Coleman and Fisher Street Community in Action, Inc. and gives special permission for Fisher Street Community in Action, Inc. to continue to provide these services to the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Section 2: Due to the need to meet Legislative mandates as required by Arkansas Code Annotated §14-42-107 an emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance shall take effect with its passage and approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of June, 2012.