RESOLUTION NO. RS2016-428
A resolution confirming the reappointments of Renata Soto and William Lucas Simons to the board of directors of The Convention Center Authority of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, effective November 1, 2016.
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. RS2009-881 duly adopted on August 18, 2009, the Metropolitan County Council has, pursuant to the Convention Center Authorities Act of 2009, 2009 Public Acts of Tennessee, Chap. 474 (to be codified at Title 7, Chapter 89)(the “Act”) authorized and approved the creation of The Convention Center Authority of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; and,
WHEREAS, the Act provides that all members of the board of directors shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by resolution of the governing body of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; and,
WHEREAS, the Act provides that all members of the board of directors be duly qualified voters in Davidson County; and,
WHEREAS, the Act provides that neither an elected official nor an employee of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County may serve as a member of the board of directors; and,
WHEREAS, the Act provides that if at the expiration of any term of office of any director a successor has not been appointed, the director whose term of office has expired shall continue to hold office until the director’s successor is appointed; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor has reappointed Renata Soto and William Lucas Simons to serve on the board of directors for terms beginning November 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. The reappointment of Renata Soto and William Lucas Simons, who are duly qualified voters in Davidson County and who are not elected officers of or employed by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, as directors of the Convention Center Authority of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to fill terms of office beginning November 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2020, is hereby confirmed effective November 1, 2016; provided, however, that if at the expiration of said terms of office of Renata Soto and William Lucas Simons, successors thereto shall not have been appointed, then such person whose term has so expired shall nevertheless continue to hold office until a successor shall be so appointed.
Section 2. All resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this resolution are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Sponsored by: Mina Johnson, Kathleen Murphy, Jim Shulman, Karen Johnson
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY |
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Referred to: | Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee |
Introduced: | November 1, 2016 |
Adopted: | November 1, 2016 |
Approved: | November 2, 2016 |
By: | ![]() |
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