ORD 787 01/09/2007 ORDINANCE NO. 7 8 7
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TWO ADDITIONAL CITY COUNCIL
POSITIONS PROVIDED FOR IN THE CITY CHARTER
WHEREAS,the City Council has established by ordinance the population in the City of Cibolo to
be 10,000; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to increase the City Council positions to seven as provided in
Article III, Section 3.01(3) of the City of Cibolo Charter; and
WHEREAS,the current City Council positions are elected in staggered terms with Council Place
Nos. 1, 4, and 5 expiring on even-numbered years and Council Place Nos. 2, 3, and the Mayor's
position expiring on odd-numbered years; and
WHEREAS, the City Charter provides that the additional councilmembers shall be elected in
accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CIBOLO,TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby establishes two new City Council positions as provided for
in the City Charter Article III,Section 3.01(3). The new positions created shall be Council Position
Place No. 6 and Council Position Place No. 7.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Secretary to prepare the necessary
language to place these two new council positions on the ballot for May 2007. The newly created
Council Place No. 6 shall on the May 2007 ballot for a one-year term,and Council Place No.7 shall
be on the May 2007 ballot for a full two-year term. Council Place No.6 will run for a full two-year
term in May 2008.
SECTION 3. The City Attorney is ordered to submit to the U.S. Justice Department a Section V,
Voting Rights Submission regarding the increase of the Council seats for preclearance.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS y DAY OF Tao vQ w , 2007.
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ty of Cibo o, Texas
ATTEST:
Peggy Chilies, City Secretary
City of Cibolo, Texas
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Susan C. Rocha, City Attorney
City of Cibolo, Texas
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