Floor Amendment
May 11, 1998
IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE repealing §210., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to meetings of the Jackson County Legislature and enacting, in lieu thereof, one new section relating to the same subject.
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ORDINANCE #2806, May 11, 1998
INTRODUCED BY Victor E. Callahan, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Legislature's current practice is to hold its Independence meetings at 4:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday in the Legislative Chambers of the Independence Courthouse; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislative Chambers will undergo renovation in the very near future and therefore it will be necessary to move the Independence meetings to a new permanent location within the Independence Courthouse beginning May 26, 1998; and,
WHEREAS, the new meeting area will be the jury room which will necessitate a change in day and time of the meeting; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature finds that the meeting day and time which best accommodates the public's right to access to meetings and the convenience of elected officials and staff is Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause. Section 210., Jackson County Code, 1984, is hereby repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 210., to read as follows:
210. Legislature Meetings.
The following apply to legislative meetings.
210.1 Kansas City Meetings.
The County Legislature shall hold a regular weekly meeting on the first, third and fifth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at the County Courthouse in Kansas City.
210.2 Independence Meetings.
On the second and fourth [Monday] Tuesday of each month, the County Legislature shall hold its regularly scheduled meeting at [4:00] 3:30 p.m. at the County Courthouse in Independence, Missouri.
210.3 Meetings on Holidays.
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