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Government Accountability, Ethics and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Tuesday, November 14, 2017 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Government Accountability, Ethics and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee met to discuss changes to local government rules and appointment procedures. They approved several amendments to clarify language around board appointments and how vacancies are filled. The amendments aim to improve transparency and define specific timelines for government appointments.

Key Decisions

  • Metro Council Appointment Process Passed
  • Board Appointment Diversity Language Passed
  • Internal Audit Consulting Services Request Recommended for Approval
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Person Mulvihill called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Person Mulvihill introduced the committee members and non-committee members present. A quorum was established. Committee Member Kramer (R-11) left at 6:00 p.m.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. Pending Legislation
  5. 1. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE OFFICE OF METRO COUNCIL DISTRICT 8.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Engel, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Committee Member Coan spoke to the item. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  6. 2. A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE RULES OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT COUNCIL TO ADDRESS CHANGES IN KENTUCKY REVISED STATUTES § 67C. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Engel, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. Council Member Green spoke to the item.

  7. 3. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES ("LMCO") CHAPTER 32 RELATING TO POLICIES ON APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Committee Member Engel, seconded by Committee Member Coan, that this Ordinance be recommended for approval.

  8. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Person Mulvihill adjourned the meeting at 6:07 p.m. *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on November 30, 2017.

  9. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.
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  11. Non-Committee Members

    Council Member Green (D-1)

  12. Clerk(s)

    H. Stephen Ott, CKMC

  13. Support Staff

    Sarah Martin, Jefferson County Attorney's Office

  14. O-377-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT CODE OF ORDINANCES ("LMCO") CHAPTER 32 RELATING TO POLICIES ON APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (AS AMENDED).
    Ordinance
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Coan, seconded by Committee Member Hollander, that this Ordinance be amended by deleting the word, "and" between "age" and "racial" and inserting "and other elements of" following "racial" in the first sentence of Section I, 3. Council Member Green spoke to the item. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote. The motion to approve carried by the following vote and was sent to Old Business:

  15. R-169-17 A RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE RULES OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT COUNCIL TO ADDRESS CHANGES IN KENTUCKY REVISED STATUTES § 67C. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION).
    Resolution
    Action: amended Passed

    A motion was made by Committee Member Coan, seconded by Committee Member Sexton Smith, that this Resolution be amended by deleting the word, "and" between "age" and "racial" and inserting "and other elements of" following "racial" in the third line of Section 4A.03, E. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote. A motion was made by Chair Person Mulvihill, seconded by Committee Member Engel, that this Resolution be amended by adding "The Metro Council has 30 days to make such appointment from the date the Mayor’s appointment expires. If the Metro Council fails to make such appointment within that 30-day period, then the appointment returns to the Mayor." at the end of Section 4A.03, B. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote. A motion was made by Committee Member Kramer, seconded by Committee Member Engel, that this Resolution be amended by deleting "upon" and inserting "90 days after" between "effective" and "its passage and approval." in Section II. The motion to amend carried by a voice vote. The motion to approve carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to Old Business.