2016-0227
INTRODUCED BY: PAUL J. HOGAN, PE, COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE, DIVISION B
RESOLUTION NO.
Title
A resolution requesting that the St. Charles Parish Hospital Service District Board of Commissioners hold their meetings in the evening after 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Body
WHEREAS, the knowledge and participation of the citizenry in matters of public importance ensures the maximum possible degree of transparency and assists in maintaining good government practices; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the public to provide accessibility to the vast majority of citizens who are not able to otherwise attend morning meetings due to work; and,
WHEREAS, in respect to the working citizens of St. Charles Parish and recognizing that citizen participation is a valuable asset to all government entities; meetings should be conducted at a time when more citizens can attend and participate in discussions of public importance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL, requests that the St. Charles Parish Hospital Service District Board of Commissioners hold their meetings in the evening after 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the resolution was declared adopted this day of , 2016, to become effective five (5) days after publication in the Official Journal.
2016-0227 RESOL - RQST FOR HSD HOLD EVENING MEETINGS (5-18-16) (I_6-6-16)
CHAIRMAN:______________________________________________
SECRETARY:_____________________________________________
DLVD/PARISH PRESIDENT:_________________________________
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