HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-10 - RESOLUTIONS - ICMA PRESIDENT CANDIDATE (2)RESOLUTION NO. 98-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING GEORGE A. CARAVALHO, CITY MANAGER,
AS A CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE
INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (ICMA)
WHEREAS, the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is a
national and international organization promoting and developing professional
management in local government; and
WHEREAS, ICMA has supported the development of the Council/Manager form of
government since 1914; and
WHEREAS, ICMA maintains and aggressively enforces a code of ethics and
professional standards for its members; and
WHEREAS, ICMA members serve local governments and organizations throughout
the United States and thirty seven foreign countries; and
WHEREAS, ICMA supports the development of democracies and professional
.— management throughout the world and especially in Eastern Europe, Africa and Latin
America; and
WHEREAS, ICMA develops, offers and supports professional training, technological
initiatives and performance standards for the betterment of all government services; and
WHEREAS, ICMA produces professional material which is widely recognized as the
standard for all of the professional local government; and
WHEREAS, ICMA continues to support communities that have programs to deal
with multi -cultural issues and also helps communities to develop new ways to create
broader economic development and job training programs, developing viable and safe
neighborhoods; provide parks, recreation and open spaces, water, sanitary systems, fire
protection and transportation systems; and
WHEREAS, ICMA affords the ability to freely exchange ideas and share knowledge
of programs and processes that will enhance the management of overall city operations;
and
WHEREAS, George Caravalho has demonstrated his commitment to the City
Manager professional by serving as the President of the City Manager's Department of the
League of California Cities, serving on the Board of Directors of the League of California
_ Cities, serving as Vice President of ICMA, serving as City Manager of three cities, serving
on countless professional committees, and being the recipient of the Mark E. Keane award
for his contributions to local government; and
WHEREAS, George Caravalho has demonstrated his commitment to communities
by his active involvement with the Red Cross, Rotary, Kiwanis, coaching, and the Boys and
Girls' Club.
NOW, THERErORE, LE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
does hereby resolve s. : recommend to the Board of Directors that George A. Caravalho be
considered for the office of President of the International City/County Management
Association (ICMA).
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this loth day of march ,1998.
L
YOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 10th day of March
19 98 by the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: K'aji.c, Darcy, Smyth, Heidt
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mone
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boyer
CITY CLERK
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