2022-0277
INTRODUCED BY: MARY K. CLULEE, COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT II
RESOLUTION NO. _____________
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A resolution amending Resolution No. 3147, which established specific policies to be used in the Department Head Confirmation Process, to amend "Exhibit A" confirmation questionnaire for Department Head appointees, to provide further clarification therein.
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WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Home Rule Charter, Article III, Section B.3.a., states that all Department Head appointments must be submitted to the St. Charles Parish Council for confirmation by a majority vote of the Council within thirty (30) days of appointment; and,
WHEREAS, the Home Rule Charter does not address the specific procedures to be used in the confirmation process of Department Heads; and,
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 3147 adopted March 7, 1988, established specific policies to be used in the Department Head Confirmation Process; and,
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 3147 established a procedure for a confirmation questionnaire to be completed by the appointee and submitted to the Council Secretary no less than five (5) business days before the confirmation hearing date; and,
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 4847 adopted October 9, 2000, amended Resolution No. 3147 to inquire about any pending or past Litigation against St. Charles Parish and/or any Political Subdivision; and,
WHEREAS, the Parish Council uses the data contained in the confirmation questionnaire as a basis for determining the qualifications of the appointee; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Parish Council to amend and clarify said confirmation questionnaire "Exhibit A" for Department Head appointees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL, do hereby amend Resolution No. 3147, which established specific policies to be used in the Department Head Confirmation Process, to amend "Exhibit A" confirmation questionnaire for Department Head appointees, to provide further clarification therein.
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