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A Resolution amending Appendix A - Rules and Procedures of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council by creating Section 1.100 providing for a statement of inclusion; effective upon passage of Council. [Council Office, Maynard]
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WHEREAS, the Urban County Council, by Resolution No. 55-79, as amended, adopted "Rules and Procedures of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council;" and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Urban County Council to amend the Rules in a comprehensive manner to provide up-to-date instruction and direction to members of the Urban County Council and its core staff regarding the administrative responsibilities of the Urban County Council; and
WHEREAS, Section 5.104 of the Rules provides that "[n]o permanent change shall be made to these Rules without notice specifying the purpose and wording of the change given prior to the consideration of the change and the adoption of the permanent change by a majority of all Councilmembers through an amending Resolution;" and
WHEREAS, notice of the aforementioned changes was given to all Councilmembers at a Work Session on February 5, 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the above recitals are incorporated herein as if fully stated. Section 2 - That Chapter 1. Organization of the Council - Part 1. - Officers and Employees of the Council be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1.100 Statement of Inclusion
The Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Council is committed to governance that values diversity, inclusion and equity. Without diversity, we limit our talents, resources and opportunities to thrive as a community. Collectively, we commit to increasing our own education, the education of our city employees, and members of boards and commissions on the value and power of diversity and inclusion. We will continue to develop Ordinances, policies and procedu...
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