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RESOLUTION NO. 9038
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CITY MANAGER'S CANDIDACY FOR LEAGUE OF
MINNESOTA CITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WHEREAS, the League of Minnesota Cities is an organization representing the
interests of over 800 Minnesota cities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has been a member of the League of Minnesota
Cities for over 30 years; and
WHEREAS, the League of Minnesota Cities provides such municipal services as
issue research, municipal code codification, legislative monitoring and lobbying efforts on
behalf of cities, informational services, insurance through the League Trust and other
valuable services that help Minnesota cities serve the people of this State; and
WHEREAS, the League of Minnesota Cities is governed by a Board of Directors
consisting of representatives from cities across the State; and
WHEREAS, the League's Board of Directors work in a collaborative effort to
establish policies and procedures that benefit Minnesota cities in their service delivery
efforts to residents and community stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, the Richfield City Manager, Samantha Orduno, is a candidate for an
open seat on the Board of Directors of the League of Minnesota Cities; and
WHEREAS, Samantha Orduno has a broad-based experience history in municipal
government and has served on numerous League committees as well as a member of the
League Board from 1993 to 1995, serving as the League's Second Vice-President in 1995;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council fully understands the time commitment necessary to
serve on the League's Board of Directors and fully supports its City Manager desire to
contribute to this valuable organization.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council in and for the City of
Richfield does hereby extend its full support for the candidacy of its City Manager,
Samantha Orduno, to the Board of Directors for the League of Minnesota Cities.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 29th day
of May, 2001. U_
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Martin J. Kirs ayor
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