HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2020-037RESOLUTION NO. 2020-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, DESIGNATING METHOD OF MAKING
WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION AND NAMING
A DESIGNEE FOR THE OFFICER FOR PUBLIC' INFORMATION;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the 8611 Texas Legislature met and passed Senate Bill 944, adding Section
552.234 of the Texas Government Code, providing for the approval
method(s) of making written requests for public information and allowing for
the Public Information Officer to appoint a designee; and
WHEREAS, the governmental body is required to approve such method(s); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills desires to approve such
method(s) and continues to support governmental transparency;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds that the recitals set forth above are true and
correct and are incorporated into this Resolution as if written herein.
SECTION 2. The following methods under Texas Government Code Section 552.234 are
hereby designated as the approved means of submitting a written request
for public records for the City of North Richland Hills, Texas:
(1) One mailing address;
City of North Richland Hills
Office of the City Secretary/ Chief Governance Officer
P.O. Box 820609
North Richland Hills, Texas 76182
(2) One electronic email address;
open reco rds(a)_ nrhtx.com
(3) Officer for receipt of hand delivery during business hours; and
City of North Richland Hills
Office of the City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
4301 City Point Drive
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
(4) Designating electronic submission through the City's website "Public
Information Request Center"
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SECTION 3.The City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer is named as the designee for
the Officer for Public Information.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after
the date of its adoption, and it is so resolved; and all Resolutions of the City
Council of the City in conflict herewith are hereby amended or repealed to
the extent of such conflict.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 12th day of October, 2020.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Maleshia B. McGinnis, City Attorney
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