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15. Adopting the following Omnibus Legislative Policy to guide the City in its
efforts to respond to issues as they may appear at the 70th Session of the
State Legislature.
Statement of Policy
I. The City Council will determine the City position on all
legislative issues.
II. The City's Boards and Commissions may not represent in oral
testimony or in writing a position on proposed legislation unless
that position is first approved by the City Council.
III. Positions on legislative matters emanating outside of the City
Council but within the City's governmental framework shall be
submitted to the City Manager for review prior to consideration
by the City Council.
IV. Legislative positions approved by the City Council shall be
communicated to the legislative delegation, to the legislation in
general and /or to the appropriate legislative committees by
members of the City Council, the City Manager or staff persons
designated by the City Manager or by consultants retained by the
City Council.
V. As a general policy, the City will:
A. Oppose legislation that:
1. Will undermine the principle of Home Rule and local
self government.
2. Mandates increased costs to cities.
3. Results in loss of revenue to cities except where local
option is provided.
4. Results in diminishing the authority of cities to
regulate and manage their growth and development.
5. Proposes to change the City's policies contained in
existing provisions of the Charter, ordinances,
resolutions, and master plans, unless such changes
expand the City's ability to manage its own affairs;
and
B. Support legislation that:
1. Will increase City's revenues through alternate methods
of financing as long as a local option is provided.
2. Reduces costs to the City.
3. Provides for more local control.
4. Protects those policies previously established through
the Charter, ordinances, resolutions and master plans.
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