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A Resolution to Appoint a New Member to the Housing Authority Board.
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DESCRIPTION OF TOPIC: (who, what, when, where, why, and how much)
Patricia Smith served as the Resident Commissioner on the Housing Authority Board. Ms. Smith has passed away leaving a vacancy. Executive Director Cindy Hamrick has recommended Teresa "Teri" Smith, who is on the Section 8 program and would serve as the Resident Commissioner.
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WHEREAS, the State of Alabama Ethics Commission says that public officials/board members fall under the State Ethics Law, and therefore should have the opportunity to educate themselves regarding this law, and
WHEREAS, the Alabama Ethics Commission has developed an online video training of the Alabama Ethics Law, which can be accessed at their website at www.ethics.alabama.gov, and
WHEREAS, all newly appointed and reappointed board members must submit a copy of their training certification to the City of Foley as a condition to being appointed/reappointed to the boards.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Appoints Teresa Smith to the Housing Authority Board retroactively beginning January 7, 2020 and ending on January 8, 2025 based on the conditions that she submits a copy of the Alabama Ethics Law certification to the City Clerk to be included in the City's General Files.
SECTION 2: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.