ORDINANCE NO. __________, SERIES 2017
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AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO POLICIES ON APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AND THE CREATION OF EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS BOARD.
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WHEREAS, Louisville Metro is committed to fostering equal opportunity and fair representation in all aspects of governance.
WHEREAS, Louisville Metro is authorized under KRS 67C.117(3) to "adopt ordinances and develop policies to achieve the mandate set forth" in that section, which requires policies of equal opportunity and fair representation in all aspects of governance.
WHEREAS, Louisville Metro is empowered under KRS 67C.139(2) to "enact an ordinance setting out the role of the legislative council, if any, in the appointment process for each individual agency, board, and commission created by statute."
WHEREAS, Louisville Metro seeks to provide structure and clarity for appointment processes, to promote accountability and prevent extended vacancies or expired tenures in government entities.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (THE COUNCIL) AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: LMCO Chapter 32.200 is hereby amended as follows:
? 32.200_____ PERSONS TO SERVE ON ONLY ONE BOARD OR COMMISSION AND REPRESENT DIFFERENT GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS GENERAL POLICIES OF LOUISVILLE METRO PERTAINING TO APPOINTMENTS TO GOVERNMENTAL BODIES.
That the Metro Council and the Mayor declare that it shall henceforth be the policy of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government that, unless otherwise expressly provided by ordinance or statute:
1. a A person hereinafter appointed to serve on a board or commission, whose appointment is subject to the council approval, shall not at the same time serve on another board or commission. unless such service is expressly authorized by ordinance or state statute. In addition, it shall be the policy of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government to strive to have
2. No person...
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