HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-121 appointment of terry tometich as chief of policeMARANA RESOLUTION N0.2008-121
RELATING TO POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF
TERRY TOMETICH AS CHIEF OF POLICE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS Terry Tometich was appointed as the Interim Chief of the Marana Police
Department on April 29, 2008; and
WHEREAS Marana Town Code Section 4-1-2 provides that the chief of police shall be
appointed by the Town Council upon the recommendation of the Town Manager; and
WHEREAS Terry Tometich is a Marana resident who retired from the Arizona
Department of Public Safety after a distinguished career that spanned over 31 years and
encompassed all aspects of police work, including serving as the Southern Region Bureau
Chief/Commander for the last six years of his career; and
WHEREAS Terry Tometich has provided exemplary service in leadership of the police
department during his tenure as Interim Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS the Town Manager recommends Terry Tometich's appointment to the
position of Chief of Police of the Marana Police Department; and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that the appointment of a Chief of Police with Terry
Tometich's credentials and experience is in the best interests of the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that Terry Tometich is hereby appointed Chief of Police of
the Marana Police Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that since it is necessary for the preservation of the peace,
health and safety of the Town of Marana that this resolution become immediately effective, an
emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this resolution shall be effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF HE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 16'x' day. of September, 2008. ~ ~
Mayor d Honea
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~ecelyn C~/Bronson, Town Clerk
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