RES NO 11-04-2021 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. J I -.!aj-2021
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND SECTION 2.24.11 OF THE VAN BUREN
MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO
ATTEND, SPEAK,AND VOTE DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
BY ELECTRONIC MEANS WITHOUT BEING PHYSICALLY PRESENT
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren authorized city council procedures by adopting
"The Procedural Rules for Municipal Officials"published by the
Arkansas Municipal League; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the "Procedural Rules for Municipal Officials"
publication, an amendment to Section 2.24.11 is necessary to
authorize virtual city council meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: That the City Council of the City of Van Buren, Arkansas hereby amends
the City Council Procedures in Section 2.24.11 of the Van Buren Municipal Code by
authorizing virtual city council meetings as shown below:
After proper notice has been provided to the public, City Council Members are authorized
to assemble, gather, meet, and conduct open public meetings (including speaking, voting,
and passing ordinances and resolutions) through appropriate electronic means. These open
public meetings include regular and special City Council meetings.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council,
did pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of-S for and d against, the foregoing Resolution
at its regular meeting held on the 22"d day of November 20 1.
C
seph Hurst
Mayor
ATTESTED: mi
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Phylrs Thomas
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney