Res 10-574RESOLUTION NO. 10-574
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Federal Way,
Washington, Expressing Council's Intent for Conducting Business under
the Mayor-Council Form of Government.
WHEREAS, on November 3, 2009, the citizens voted to change the form of city government
to Mayor-Council; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Way City Council is committed to provide quality leadership during
the transition from the Council-Manager form of government to the Mayor-Council form of
government, after the first elected mayor assumes office, and continue into the future years; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Way City Council recognizes that there are three sepazate branches
of government in the City — the legislative, the executive and the judicial; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Way City Council recognizes that the separation between the
mayor's authority and the council's powers may overlap and may not be clearly defined in all
instances; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens for the Mayor and the City Council to
work collaboratively to continue the vision of Federal Way;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Citv Staff. The City Council will continue to need the support of City Staff to
perform its duties, and expects staff support will be assigned to the Council and Council will have
direct access to Management Team to continue under the Mayor-Council form of government.
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Section 2. Financial Matters. The City Council will continue to have a responsibility to pass
a fiscally sound budget and assure the proper implementation of the budget.
Section 3. Regional Presence. The City Council recognizes the Mayor-Council form of
government presents enhanced opportunity for City representation at regional meetings, and intends
to continue effective representation towards such goal.
Section 4. Collaborate. The City Council will work collaboratively with the Mayor to
continue providing the vision and leadership for the citizens, and to continue a effective working
environment.
Section 5. Severabilitv. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution should be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this resolution.
Section 6. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this resolution are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener/clerical errors, references, resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 7. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date
of this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 8. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective upon the change of government
to Mayor-Council.
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RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON this 2 day of February, 2010.
CITY OF FEDER.AL WAY
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ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK, CAR L MC L, CMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CIT ATTORNEY, PATRICIA A. RICHARDSON
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 1/26/2010
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 2/2/2010
RESOLUTION NO.: 10-574
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