2008-0466
INTRODUCED BY: PAUL J. HOGAN, PE, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
ORDINANCE NO. ___________
Title
An ordinance of the Parish of St. Charles providing that the Code of Ordinances, Parish of St. Charles, be amended by revising Chapter 2 Administration to provide mandatory security clearance through metal detectors for all persons prior to entering the Parish Council Chambers.
Body
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish prides themselves on keeping the public informed by providing as much information as possible; and,
WHEREAS, although local governments all over America are suffering from an epidemic of incivility, the St. Charles Parish Council has taken positive steps to maintain civility at its meetings; and,
WHEREAS, a Sheriff's Deputy monitors the activities of the Parish Council Meetings and provides assistance to the Council Chairman when necessary to quiet disturbances; and,
WHEREAS, tensions may rise when issues are emotional and actions by citizens or members of the audience become unpredictable; and,
WHEREAS, the Members of the St. Charles Parish Council feel it is imperative to take precautionary steps to protect the lives of all persons in attendance at the Parish Council Meetings by implementing requirements and safeguards.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. It shall be mandatory for every person or official to receive clearance by a St. Charles Parish Deputy by walking through the metal detector prior to entering the Parish Council Chambers.
SECTION II. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate the provisions of this Section.
SECTION III. The Code of Ordinances is hereby revised under Chapter 2 Administration by providing mandatory security clearance through metal detectors for all persons prior to entering the Parish Council Chambers.
Vote
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the ordinance was declared adopted this ____ day of ____________, 20...
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