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File #: R-027-18    Version: Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Withdrawn
File created: 2/5/2018 In control: Government Oversight, Audit and Ethics Committee
On agenda: 8/14/2018 Final action: 8/14/2018
Title: A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN AMENDMENT TO KRS 67C.103 BY THE KENTUCKY GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES FOR METRO COUNCIL SEATS. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)
Sponsors: Kevin Kramer (R-11), Angela Leet (R-7), Robin Engel (R-22), Scott Reed (R-16), Marilyn Parker (R-18)
Attachments: 1. R-027-18 V.3 FABS 022218 Ky General Assembly Special Elections Vacant Council Seats .pdf, 2. R-027-18 V.2 CAM 021318 Ky General Assembly Special Elections Vacant Council Seats & Mayor.pdf, 3. R-027-18 V.1 020818 Ky General Assembly Special Elections Vacant Council Seats .pdf

RESOLUTION NO.______, SERIES 2018

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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN AMENDMENT TO KRS 67C.103 BY THE KENTUCKY GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES FOR METRO COUNCIL SEATS. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)

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SPONSORED BY:  COUNCIL MEMBERS KRAMER, LEET, ENGEL, REED, AND PARKER

 

WHEREAS, on January 2, 2018, the Kentucky General Assembly introduced House Bill 98 to hold  special elections to fill any vacancies that occur at Metro Council; and

WHEREAS, the Legislative Council of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (“Metro Council”) believes that the residents of a district should decide and vote in favor of the best qualified person to fill a vacant Metro Council seat in their district. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (“METRO COUNCIL”) AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION I:                     The Metro Council encourages the Kentucky General Assembly to pass House Bill 98 to amend KRS 67C.103(12) to require that a special election be held to complete the term of a vacated Metro Council seat. 

SECTION I:                     The Metro Council encourages the Kentucky General Assembly to amend KRS 67C.103(12) to remove the language that requires the majority vote of the membership of the Metro Council to fill vacant seats in other districts.

SECTION III:  This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval.

 

 

 

 

_______________________________                                          _____________________________

H. Stephen Ott                                                                                                         David James

Metro Council Clerk                                                                                                         President of the Council

 

 

 

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Greg Fischer, Mayor                                                                                    Approved Date

 

 

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:

 

Michael J. O’Connell

Jefferson County Attorney

 

 

By: _________________________

 

R-027-18 Resolution Supporting HB Regarding Special Elections for Metro Council Vacancies (ABS 2-22-18).docx