Title
Consideration of and action on an ordinance appointing one member of the Crime Control and Prevention District of the City of Deer Park.
Body
Summary:
The State statute (Crime Control and Prevention District Act) which enables creation of a CCPD also specifies the manner in which appointments to the board of directors are to be made. The 2-year term of Ray Landers expired effective September 30, 2019. Mr. Landers has indicated that he wishes to no longer serve on the Board. Section 363.1015 (b) and (c) of Chapter 363 of the Texas Local Government Code states:
(b) the governing body of the municipality or county may create a board by having each member of the governing body appoint one director to the board, subject to confirmation by the governing body.
(c) A director appointed under Subsection (b) serves:
(1) at the pleasure of the governing body of the municipality or county; and
(2) for a term concurrent with the term of the appointing member.
Pursuant to the foregoing, Mayor Mouton’s appointment to Position 5 (previously held by Mr. Landers) is Floyd Harvey.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
N/A
Recommended action:
Approve the ordinance.