1161ORDINANCE NO. 1161
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION,
DEFINING THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES,
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
SECTION ONE. There is hereby created a Public Works
Commission for the City of West Memphis, Arkansas, to consist
of five (5) members selected from the City Council, who shall
be appointed by the Mayor for one (1) year terms. This term
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shall be from January 1st through J~- 31st. This Commission
shall be appointed ten (10) days after the enactment of this
Ordinance and thereafter by the 10th day of January.
SECTION TWO. The Public Works Commission shall meet
when appointed and select a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The
meetings shall be at a fixed time monthly and at such other
times when called by the Chairman. Reports shall be made to
the Mayor and City Council monthly or sooner, upon request.
SECTION THREE. Three (3) members of the Commission shall
~,,. constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
SECTION FOUR. The purpose of the Public Works Commission
shall be as follows:
1. Listen to suggestions of citizens on needed street
repairs and changes.
2. Consider locations of street signs and stop lights
at intersections.
3. Suggest to full Council, the streets that need
overlay.
4. Confer with full Council on large equipment needed
by Shop and Street Department.
5. Study drainage problems in the City of West Memphis
6. The five (5) City Councilmen who make up the Commission
would elect two (2) Civil Engineers to serve on the Public
Works Commission along with the Street Superintendent who
~, will serve as Liaison Members who may recommend but not
vote on matters before the Commission.
SECTION FIVE. Emergency Clause. It having been found and
determined by the City Council of the City of West Memphis,
Arkansas, that there are many streets in urgent need of
repair and streets which need some type of protection, an
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emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance
being necessary for the public peace, safety and welfare
of the Citizens of the City of West Memphis, Arkansas,
shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ~~ day of ~.,~~- ,
1984.
MAYOR
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SPONSORED BY: VETO OVERRIDDEN AT A REGULAR MEETING
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