2019-0166
INTRODUCED BY: PAUL J. HOGAN, PE, COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE, DIVISION B
RESOLUTION NO.
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A resolution calling for the Chairman of the Council to appoint a Special Committee in accordance with Council Rule No. 32 to investigate the matters noted in the two "Special Matters To Be Considered By Council" which have appeared in the March 11 and May 20, 2019 council meeting agendas, both pertaining to the apparent Misuse of Public Equipment on Private Property.
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WHEREAS, Council Rule 32 states "The Council may authorize the appointment of special committees by an affirmative vote of at least five (5) of its members. At each Organizational Meeting of a new term and at the first regular meeting in January annually thereafter, the Chairman of the Council shall name a Councilman to act as Chairman of each committee and give instructions as to the committee's responsibilities and when it is to report. The Council may discharge the committee by an affirmative vote of at least five (5) of its members"; and,
WHEREAS, at the March 11, 2019 parish council meeting and the May 20, 2019 parish council meeting, the following Special Matters To Be Considered By Council was read by the Council Chairman; "Misuse of Public Equipment on Private Property on July 1, 2018 in Paradis, Louisiana, was referred by the Legal Department to the District Attorney, who has since advised in a meeting held on May 8, 2019, his position remains that after careful review, he finds no criminal intent, would decline to prosecute and refuse any charges brought against the individuals involved, and it was his understanding this matter was referred to St. Charles Parish officials, which he believes is the appropriate agency to deal with this particular matter and its policies and procedure for employees going forward"; and,
WHEREAS, at the May 20, 2019 parish council meeting, the following Special Matters To Be Considered By Council was read without further discussion by the Council Chairman...
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