HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2020-030 Temporarily Suspending Reso. 2009-69 Regarding Electronic Attendance at Public MeetingsMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2020-030
RELATING TO MAYOR AND COUNCIL; TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING MARANA
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-69 SECTION 2, SUBSECTION H, REGARDING THE
NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE TOWN COUNCIL AND OF SPECIAL AND
STANDING BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES OF THE TOWN
ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN A PUBLIC MEETING BY ELECTRONIC
ATTENDANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS Marana Resolution No. 2009-69 sets forth the criteria for members of
the Marana Town Council and of special and standing boards, commissions, and
committees of the Town (Members) to attend public meetings through electronic means;
and
WHEREAS section 2, subsection H, of Marana Resolution No. 2009-69 limits the
number of Members that can attend a public meeting through electronic means to one;
and
WHEREAS in late 2019, a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) emerged with the
potential for serious health complications for older citizens and those with underlying
health conditions; and
WHEREAS on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-
19 a global pandemic and, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States
declared a national emergency as a result of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS temporarily suspending the one -Member requirement and allowing
Members to attend public meetings through electronic means is a precautionary
measure to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that temporarily suspending section 2,
subsection H, of Marana Resolution No. 2009-69 as set forth in this resolution is in the
best interests of the Town and its residents.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, as follows:
Section 1. As a precautionary measure intended to help mitigate the spread of a
global pandemic, the Town hereby temporarily suspends section 2, subsection H, of
Marana Resolution No. 2009-69.
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Section 2. This temporary suspension shall remain in effect until April 30, 2020,
unless rescinded or extended by the Town Council.
Section 3. Because 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 THE TOWN OF MARANA,
ARIZONA, by a vote of 6 in favor and U opposed this 17th day of March, 2020.
ATTEST:
Cherry L. L soh, Town Clerk
Mayor Ed Honed
TO FORM:
y, Town A
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