From
Tom Hart, City Manager
Title
Ordinance confirming the appointment of an Interim Fire Chief
Presenter
Tom Hart, City Manager
Recommend Action
Approve
Analysis
The City of Grand Prairie Fire Chief, Clif Nelson, will retire effective October 31, 2012, and Robert Fite will be appointed as Fire Chief effective November 19, 2012. In order to conduct business related to Civil Service matters impacting the Grand Prairie Fire Department during the interim, the appointment of an interim fire chief is necessary.
Financial Consideration
N/A
Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INTERIM FIRE CHIEF
WHEREAS, Clif Nelson, Grand Prairie Fire Chief, will retire effective October 31, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Robert Fite has been selected as the new Grand Prairie Fire Chief effective November 19, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 143.013(a) of the Texas Local Government Code requires appointment of a department head by the City Manager and confirmation of the City Council in order to conduct business related to Civil Service matters impacting the Grand Prairie Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, the appointed interim Fire Chief shall require such authority;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. THAT Mike Sieg be confirmed effective November 1, 2012 through November 18, 2012 as interim Fire Chief, holding all authority and position as that of Department Head as prescribed by Chapter 143.013(a), and
SECTION 2. THAT such confirmation shall be in full force and effect after its passage and approval and it is accordingly so ordained.
SECTION 3. THAT all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 21ST DAY OF AUGUST, 2012.