Resolution 23-047
A Resolution Approving Revised Policies of the City of Brookings
Whereas, City Council policies are compiled in the Governance and Ends Policy, which includes a number of policies adopted by the City Council over the past 20 years; and
Whereas, it is important Council Policies are reviewed regularly so Council policies are consistent with the current Council’s priorities and the City of Brookings of today; and
Whereas, over the past year, current and former Council Members Holly Tilton Byrne, Joey Collins, Wayne Avery, Leah Brink, and Patty Bacon participated in the process of reviewing and preparing proposed revisions of current City of Brookings policies. These Council members were assisted by the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney; and
Whereas, the attached City Policies have been reviewed and proposed revisions have been prepared. Policies include the following:
Type Number Name
City Council 100 Vision, Mission, Values
Governance 101 Ownership of Council
Governance 102 Council Role
Governance 103 Council Style & Vision
Governance 104 Code of Conduct
Governance 105 Council Action
Governance 106 Citizen Advisory Board
Governance 107 Review of Policies
Ends 108 Financial Stability
Ends 109 Municipal Services
Ends 110 Business Models
Ends 111 Economic Development
Ends 112 Employee Training & Development
Ends 113 Intergovernmental Cooperation
Ends 114 Strategic Planning
CC Other 200 Council Staff Linkage
CC Other 201 City Manager Direction
CC Other 202 Public Comment
CC Other 203 Study Session Format
CC Other 204 Code of Ethics
CC Other 205 City Council Vacancy
CC Other 206 Equal Opportunity Policy
CC Other 300 Green Building Policy
CC Other 302 Donations
CC Other 303 Naming Rights
CC Other 307 Special Assessment Policy
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the City Policies attached hereto and referenced in this Resolution are hereby approved.
Passed and Approved this 23rd day of May, 2023.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk