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Chairman Hartlaub called the Work Session to Order at 7:05 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag and Invocation by Supervisor Woerner. ROLL CALL: Present were Supervisors, Blettner, Hartlaub, Staaf and Woerner. Also, present, Jeff Garvick, acting Township Manager, Christopher Toms from C. S. Davidson, Inc. Township Engineer and Linus Fenicle, Township Solicitor. Supervisors Ault was not present. At this point in the meeting, Chairman Hartlaub informed audience members they held an Executive

Maycee’ Davis White, Terrence Newspaper Journalism 7 September 2015 The Role of a City Councilman By: Maycee’ Davis Randy Swanson, representing the Fifth Ward, has been on the Town Council for the past eight years. He is currently in his final year of his first full term. In 2008, Swanson was chosen to fill an unexpired term due to a former Council member resigning. “I was appointed to fill the vacancy created when someone left,” says Swanson. In 2012, Swanson ran for reelection for his fourth

Location : Tower of Purpose, Floor 72, Center Conference Room “And with the recent demonstrations in districts 3 and 5, we must reconsider our actions in which we respond with my friends.” “I agree Mr. Adams, we must reconsider our course of action” “Thank you Mr. Parker. While we think on that matter, we have a one smaller matter to discuss.” A voice filled with bass and had the feeling of authority built into it spoke “ The board recognizes Mr. Adams has the floor, speak of matter that has merit

The City Council performs three essential functions: representation, legislation, and oversight. If it fails to perform these roles adequately, Lewisville loses. By speaking for resident’s interests, a City Councilor bridges the gap between City Hall and the parts of the city that may feel disenfranchised. By recommending candidates for mayoral appointments, a City Councilor helps ensure that Lewisville’s diverse interests are represented in all areas of city governance. By taking an active role

Analysis of Policy Process Case Study #1 1) Official Actors * County Council Members * County Chair * Regional Growth Planning Council * Land Use Committee * Mayors (Cooperville and Vanish Ridge) * State’s Department of Growth Management Unofficial Actors * Citizens * Johnson & James Corporation (Land Developers) * Political Parties * City Councils (Cooperville and Vanish Ridge) * Media and other interest groups (possible Unofficial

INTRODUCTION One way to see public administration in action is by attending a city council meeting, whether it be in an urban or rural area, public administration still has a part in each event. As Kettl (2018; p. 244) referenced in his book, there is not a civil system that would be sustainable without strong leadership. This paper will discuss the author’s description, observation, and reflection during a city council meeting. DESCRIPTION On Monday, October 23, 2017 the author attended Bellevue

Community Meeting On July 18, 2017, I attended the City of Gulfport’s City Council Meeting. The council is made up of elected members of the community whose focus is the city’s goals, major projects and infrastructure improvements. The council makes decisions that range from community growth to land use to finances and strategic planning. Competencies demonstrated during the meeting were Competencies 3 and 5. Competency number 3 focuses on Advanced Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental

Delivering effective public service is of top priority to the organization I work for, City of Largo. The City of Largo is progressive and values itself on integrity, professionalism, teamwork, respect, diversity, competence, responsiveness, passion, creativity, empathy, and pride. The City's mission statement is clear and relates to the community it serves which is to provide superior services that enhance the quality of life and community pride. The City wishes to be looked upon as an organization

In this capacity, I embrace the philosophy that results are more important than rhetoric. I believe the two most important functions of a city councilor are to represent your interests with vision and foresight and to provide top of the line constituent services. I am both committed and qualified to do just that. I take my role and responsibilities as your city councilor very seriously. As the only city councilor with perfect attendance at council meetings and the sole councilor holding walk-in

Joel Navarro Interview on Urban Governance Question No. 1: The urban governance official I interviewed is Mr. Joel Navarro, a third-generation Arizonan resident born and raised in Tempe and has lived in the Valley of the Sun most of his life. Navaro is a father of three children, Jillian, Parker, and Henley. He was first elected as a member of the Tempe City Council in Arizona in May 2008 and is today serving his second term after he was re-elected in March 2012. His current term will expire in