HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 3 - Tim Dorame - 10-07-2020_sanitizedFrom:Tim Dorame
To:Jim Mulvihill; Fred Shorett; Theodore Sanchez; Sandra Ibarra; Juan Figueroa; Bessine L. Richard; Henry Nickel;
Public Comments
Subject:please read
Date:Monday, October 5, 2020 7:04:26 PM
Council I am asking that you censure the Mayor for his continued violation of suppressing public comments.
According to City Charter Section 308. Judge of Qualifications; The Council shall be the judge of the election and qualifications of its members and whether grounds exist for forfeiture of their office
Definition of SHALL in Blacks Law 9th edition: Shall: 1. Has a DUTY to; more broadly, is required to; (the requester shall send notice) (notice shall be sent) This is the mandatory sense that drafters typically intend and courts typically uphold.
Definition of JUDGE in Blacks Law 9th edition: Judge: A public Official appointed or elected to hear and decide legal matters in court
Definition of COURT in Blacks Law 9th edition: Court: A governmental body consisting of one or more judges who sit to adjudicate disputes and administer justice.
The Council has a duty to do two things. Judge the election and qualifications of its members, and (Judge) weather grounds exist for FORFEITURE of their office.
Definition of FORFEITURE in Blacks Law 9th Edition: Forfeiture: (2.) the loss of the right, privilege, or property because of a crime, breach of obligation, or neglect of duty.
It IS your right and DUTY to take action on this issue as a Council
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