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File #: 2011-2281    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed Finally
File created: 11/10/2011 In control: Committee on Finance and Law
On agenda: Final action: 11/21/2011
Enactment date: 11/21/2011 Enactment #: 799
Effective date: 11/29/2011    
Title: Resolution amending the Rules of Council, Rule IX, to limit the number of proclamations given and presented per member, per meeting.
Sponsors: Natalia Rudiak, Bruce A. Kraus, William Peduto
Indexes: RULES OF COUNCIL
Attachments: 1. 2011-2281.doc, 2. 2011-2281 VERSION 2.doc
Title
Resolution amending the Rules of Council, Rule IX, to limit the number of proclamations given and presented per member, per meeting.
Body
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows:
 
Section 1.      The Rules of Council, RULE IV, shall be amended by adding the following language:
 
e. Members shall have the right to confer proclamations upon any person or organization, recognizing them for an outstanding skill, service, or accomplishment, with the approval of the majority of City Council, but may only confer four proclamations per member per meeting.  Members shall also have the right to present proclamations directly to their recipients during a regular meeting of City Council, however such presentations shall be limited to two presentations per Member per meeting.