IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION commissioning Christian Morrison and Aaron Fordham as park rangers pursuant to section 64.335, of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.
Intro
RESOLUTION #17015, September 28, 2009
INTRODUCED BY Fred Arbanas, County Legislator
Body
WHEREAS, section 64.335, of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, authorizes the Legislature to appoint park rangers with the authority to carry firearms within the confines of County parks, in order to furnish security similar to that provided in state parks, so long as each ranger so appointed meets stringent training requirements; and,
WHEREAS, Christian Morrison and Aaron Fordham possess the required training and are otherwise qualified to be appointed pursuant to state law; and,
WHEREAS, the appointment of these park rangers pursuant to state law is in the best interest of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of the County; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that Christian Morrison and Aaron Fordham be and hereby are appointed as park rangers pursuant to section 64.335, of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, with all rights and privileges granted by that section; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the County Legislature be and hereby is authorized to administer the required oath of office to the newly appointed park rangers.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Deputy/Assistant County Counselor County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution #17015 of September 28, 2009, was duly passed on September 28, 2009 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas ________9_________ Nays ______0________
Abstaining _______0______ Absent ______0______
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature