Friday, October 05, 2007

HAS THE MAYOR READ INDIANA CODE?

NOTICE

The Mayor has called a special meeting of the Common Council of New Albany, Indiana, pursuant to New Albany City Code 30.15 (c) on Tuesday, October 9,2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Commissioner's Room on the second floor to discuss the following:

R-07-35 Common Council of the City of New Albany Resolution Relating to the Settlement of Litigation Pending Against the Civil City of New Albany. And the Common Council thereof

And, to discuss the New Albany Fraternal Order of Police 2007 contract.

Should you have any questions regarding this meeting, please see the City Clerk in Room 332

Marcey Wisman, City Clerk

Freedom of Speech would like to say the government of cities is divided between the Mayor and the Common Council.

Looks like to us...Jimmy has crossed the line!

IC 36-4-4-3 mayor: The Mayor exercises the executive authority of the city and is primarily concerned with the day to day operation.

IC 36- 4-4-4 Common Council: The Council exercises the City Legislative Authority, makes the laws that govern the city and appropriates the cities monies.

Source: Indiana Elected Municipal Officials Handbook