HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-020 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL & LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
AND A LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE.
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills' Intergovernmental & Legislative Affairs
Program advocates, coordinates, and advances the City's legislative agenda
to enhance the City's ability to govern and provide essential municipal and
community services; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the program is to ensure the City's interests are protected
and enhanced through active involvement in the legislative process and
strong intergovernmental relationships and to engage community leaders and
partner organizations to advocate for the citizens of North Richland Hills; and
WHEREAS, the creation of a standing Intergovernmental & Legislative Affairs
Subcommittee and a Legislative Task Force as part of the City's
Intergovernmental & Legislative Affairs Program will help ensure that the
community is engaged and provide opportunities for greater advocacy on
behalf of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The Intergovernmental & Legislative Affairs Subcommittee is hereby
created and shall consist of the Mayor and two Council members.
SECTION 2. The Intergovernmental & Legislative Affairs Subcommittee shall coordinate
City policies related to state and federal legislation and shall oversee the
following:
• Development of state and federal legislative agendas
• Position on local utility and solid waste collection agency issues
• Policies and programs that promote interagency cooperation
• Advocating on behalf of the City regarding legislative and
intergovernmental issues.
SECTION 3. Councilmember Danny Roberts and Councilmember Billy Parks are hereby
appointed to the City Council Intergovernmental & Legislative Affairs
Subcommittee to serve alongside Mayor Jack McCarty for an initial term of
two years beginning May 2026 and ending May 2028. All future terms and
any vacancy on the Subcommittee shall be filled by majority vote of the City
Council.
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SECTION 4. The Legislative Task Force is hereby created and shall consist of nine (9)
NRH volunteer members recommended by the Mayor and appointed by
the City Council, to serve as a resident-led advisory body that evaluates
the community impact of state and federal legislation to ensure the City's
legislative agenda reflects local priorities.
SECTION 5. Members appointed to the task force shall serve 2-year terms that begin
in May of the year prior to a regular session of the Texas Legislature with
the inaugural committee member terms beginning in May of 2026, and end
in April of the year following a regular session of the Texas Legislature
with inaugural committee member terms ending in April of 2028. All future
terms and any vacancy on the Legislative Task Force shall be filled by
recommendation from the Mayor and appointment by the City Council.
SECTION 6. The Legislative Task Force shall meet prior to and during legislative
sessions starting in 2026 and 2027 and every year thereafter in preparation
for sessions of the Texas Legislature, and that:
• Members shall review educational information from City staff,
industry leaders, and partner agencies on legislative issues, current
affairs, and the impact of proposed legislation on City services and
the NRH community.
• Members shall provide input to the Intergovernmental & Legislative
Affairs Subcommittee and City staff on the City's legislative
positions and on proposed legislation
• Members shall engage with the community as well as elected
officials at the state and federal level to advocate for the community
during the Legislative Session.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23rd day of March, 2026.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
J McCarty, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO LEGALITY:
Bradley A. erle, City Attorney
APP' ,'VED AS TO «'ONTENT:
Paulette ma ity Manag r
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