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Minutes for the special called City Council meeting on December 31, 1990.
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CALLED MEETING - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 31, 1990
A called meeting of the Jonesboro City Council was held at 5:30 p.m. on December 31, 1990. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and Aldermen Park, Stricklin, Evans, Shelton, Province, Mays, Sanderson, Strauser, Hinson and Nix. Absent were Aldermen Hannah and Bridger.
Mayor Brodell called upon Mr. Mays, Chairman of the committee to review the duties and compensation of the Office of City Attorney for a report. Mr. Mays stated the committee had met twice to discuss the matter and recommended amending the ordinance of record regarding the duties of City Attorney, as part of it is in conflict with state law. The amendment outlined the duties as follows:
a) Represent the City of Jonesboro, AR in all matters pertaining to the Municipal Court including the appeals of municipal ordinances to higher courts that are not in conflict with state law.
b) Confer with the Mayor and City Council on matters affecting the city when requested. Requests shall b in writing if time permits.
c) Draft on review all ordinances and resolutions, contracts, lease agreements, etc. required by the City of Jonesboro, (Recommend ordinances not be placed on three (3) readings in one (1) meeting unless the City Attorney has approved said ordinance. The Clerk will forward ordinances and resolutions to the office of the City Attorney on Thursday when the agenda packets are mailed for review. Regarding resolutions from the floor, should the City Attorney deem said resolution to be in conflict with the law, she can so advise and Council can reconsider the corrected resolution at the next meeting.
d) City Attorney shall attend all regular and called City Council meetings.
Mr. Mays further noted that under Section & 2.32.02, Section 2 (b) was deleted from the amendment relieving the City Attorney from civil court responsibilities and allowing the...
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