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223 RESOLUTION 1998-.2.1.8.R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS ADOPTING POLICIES, GUIDELINES AND PROTOCOLS FOR COUNCIL INTERACTION AND MEETINGS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RECITALS: 1. Section 2.043 ofthe City Code authorizes the Council to adopt rules of common courtesy and procedure by resolution, 2. The City Council wishes to adopt the following policies, guidelines and protocols for Council interaction and meetings. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS: PART 1. GUIDING POLICIES AND PROTOCOLS A. Charter Statement of Goals and City Council Mission Statement Seetion 1,03 of the City Charter states "the goals of the city government are to create a strong community, foster a high quality oflife, promote neighborhood integrity, support sound community and economic development, conserve and protect the city's natural resources and the environment, and safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the city's residents." The mission of the City of San Marcos is to assure the residents of the City a sense of community, safety and neighborhood integrity by providing necessary municipal services, fiscal responsibility and comprehensive planning for the future. In addition, the City shall promote flexibility in public/private partnerships, sound economic development, intergovernmental cooperation and protection of our natural resources and the environment. B. Priorities In carrying out this mission, city council members have accepted the responsibility for leading efforts to achieve the following results identified as priorities by the citizens of San Marcos: 1. Develop the City's infrastructure capacity to keep up with the anticipated new growth, 2. Continue the City's long-standing commitment to effective and efficient customer service. 3. Maximize the natural beauty, friendliness and location of the City, Use policies and programs to provide a work-ready workforce. Maintain a healthy and competitive environment for growth in business, industry and tourism, Protect the historic character of the City (including, but not limited to, "historic" neighborhoods and downtown), 4. Promote neighborhood vitality and safety by assisting neighborhood organizations in developing resource projects and public improvements. C. Responsibilities As the governing body for the City of San Marcos, the city council acknowledges its responsibility to ensure effective and efficient government. In doing so the council agrees to: 1. Act with integrity, 2. Provide sound leadership, I