HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2003-007 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-007
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ATASCADERO FOR
THE VOLUNTARY CHECK-OFF PROGRAM
WHEREAS, as a general rule, communities are in a better position than State
government to make decisions governing local affairs, educate the citizenry as to the benefits of
strong local government, and advocate on behalf of cities; and
WHEREAS, measures enacted through the legislative process, as well as by statewide
ballot initiatives, over the past 20 years have produced the unintended consequences of
destabilizing city finances and have weakened the ability of city residents to govern local affairs
through their elected community representatives; and
WHEREAS, several statewide commissions and study groups are preparing
recommendations for local government reform which may be considered by the voters through
the initiative process, and cities may wish to propose changes proactively, as well; and
WHEREAS, many of the "local government reform" changes proposed by others which
will appear on a statewide ballot are likely to further weaken constitutional protections of local
self-determination unless information is provided to the voters using conventional campaign
methods; and
WHEREAS, Action for Better Cities was created by the Board of Directors of the
League of California Cities for that purpose; and
WHEREAS, elected and appointed officials in local government have the opportunity to
provide leadership in Action for Better Cities through voluntary financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, monies collected by Action for Better Cities shall be limited to those
programs and efforts intended specifically for strengthening the position of local government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Atascadero that:
Section One. There is hereby established the Voluntary Contribution Check-Off
Program of the City of Atascadero.
Section Two. Any unrepresented employee or member of the City Council of the City of
Atascadero is eligible to participate in the Program. Employees represented by a bargaining unit
only may participate if the Voluntary Contribution Check-Off Program is authorized by their
representatives.
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Section Three. The purpose of the Program is to allow an employee or a member of the
City Council to direct the City of Atascadero to remit a portion of the salary to charitable,
educational, governmental, or other purposes for which non-profit mutual benefit corporations
are organized.
Section Four. Participation in the Program is voluntary.
Section Five. The City Manager is directed to do all things necessary and proper to
implement the Program established by this Resolution including, but not limited to, preparing
appropriate forms to be completed by participating employees and city council members,
informing city council members of the full range of charitable, educational, governmental, or
other purposes for which non-profit mutual benefit corporations are organized, carrying out the
direction of the participating employees or city council members by remitting a portion of their
salary as stated in the appropriate forms.
Section Six. In establishing this Program, the City Council specifically wishes to make
its support known for a voluntary contribution check-off to support the mission and objectives of
Action for Better Cities.
On motion by Council Member O'Malley and seconded by Council Member Luna, the
foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Luna, O'Malley, Pacas, Scalise and Mayor Clay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTED: February 25, 2003
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ATTEST:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Cler
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Roy A.J
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