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From: W. R. "Bob" Hol comb, Mayor Subject: Executive/Council Committee
Dept: Offi ce of the Mayor
Date: January 2, 1992
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
10/7/91 Council Committee appointed to work with Mayor to improve
Executive/Legislative Relations.
Recommended motion:.
Discuss and Receive clarification of Council action taken on October 7. 1991.
relating to the formation of a Council Committee to improve
Executive/Legislative relations.
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Contact person: W. R. "Bob" Holcomb. Mavor
Phone:
pxt ~111
Supporting data attached:
YES
Ward:
All
FUNDING REOUIREMENTS:
Amount:
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Source: (Acct. No.)
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Finance:
Council Notes:
75-0262
Agenda Item No. _C;' -7
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There is no question that the relationship between our Executive
and Legislative Branches of government have been strained during
recent times. It was this tension that prompted me to request the
Council to appoint a Committee to meet with me for purposes of
amicably working out our differences and hopefully agreeing on some
rules or procedures that would bring about a more effective and
positive relationship between the Mayor and Council.
The Council Committee was appointed on October 6, 1991. Much to my
dismay and disappointment however, the Council Committee meet on at
least three occasions without my being present.
The Committee has meet with me on one occasion for a brief 45
minute session where only one item was discussed. The issues that
need to be resolved are many and varied and require much more joint
attention and time than the 45 minutes given.
It has become obvious to me that judging by the lack of joint
activity over the last three months it may be necessary to consider
some other format or approach. I am herewith, respecfully
submitting the following suggestions.
1. That the Council re-affirm their desire and commitment to
amicably resolve all the differences in dispute, and that
the committee be instructed to set up a meeting with the
Mavor, on a minimum, bi-monthly basis, so that the
appropriate dialogue can take place.
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2. As an alternative, that some other format be established
which will allow for the discussion and team building
work that is needed.