Legislation Details

File #: Ord. 2023-11    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Passed
File created: 1/6/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/17/2023 Final action: 1/17/2023
Title: Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-11, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 2, Division 19 of the San Marcos City Code to clarify and change the qualifications for membership and voting rights of the City's Economic Development Board ("EDSM"); providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: 1. EDSM Ordinance Amendment - First Reading 1-17-2023, 2. Proposed EDSM Ordinance Amendment - board composition summary
AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-11, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 2, Division 19 of the San Marcos City Code to clarify and change the qualifications for membership and voting rights of the City's Economic Development Board ("EDSM"); providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.
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Meeting date: January 17, 2023

Department: City Manager's Office

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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: November 15, 2022 - Council modified membership requirements and duties of the EDSM Board

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Background Information:
These ordinance changes serve to clarify and align with the Council Finance and Audit (F&A) Committee recommendations on voting rights and Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) Board membership eligibility to serve on the EDSM Board.
On May 19, 2022, the F&A Committee recommended changes to the EDSM bylaws converting the City Council and City Manager positions to non-voting members since: 1) the Council Member would vote separately during Council deliberation and 2) the City Manager is responsib...

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