HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R21-117RESOLUTION NO. R21-117
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL
PRESIDENT (CHAIRMAN) TO SIGN LEGAL DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF
MAYOR NELSON DURING HIS ABSENCE PURSUANT TO THE CITY CHARTER.
WHEREAS, the City Council was notified that the City's Mayor (Mayor Nelson) would
be absent from the City for a currently unknown time due to a medical issue; and
WHEREAS, the City's Charter provides authority for the Council Chairman, also known
as, Council President to preside when the Mayor is absent; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Charter provision and similar provision in the Laurel
Municipal Code, City Council action to confirm the Council President's signature authority is
appropriate to ensure all parties that all legal documents signed by the Council President on behalf
of the Mayor, are valid, legal and authorized by law; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel,
Montana that Emilie Eaton, the currently elected and serving City Council President, also known
as the Chairman of the City Council, is authorized to sign all legal documents on behalf of Mayor
Nelson during his absence; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this resolution shall expire and be of no further effect
upon Mayor Nelson's return to service.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on October 26, 2021, by Council
Member Klose.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, this 26th
day of October 2021.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 26th day of October 2021.
CITX OF LAUREL
as C. Nelson, Mayor
Bethany Lan C• Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as To=
Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
R21-117 Authorize City Council President to sign City Legal Documents: Mayor's Absence