RESOLUTION NO. RS2017-659

A resolution confirming the appointment of Leigh Walton to the board of directors of The Convention Center Authority of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the remainder of the unexpired term of William Lucas Simons following his resignation.

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 a vacancy occurs in the position of director, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original term for the remainder of the unexpired term; and,

WHEREAS, William Lucas Simons, who was reappointed as a director in 2011 and confirmed by Resolution RS2016-428 for a four year term, resigned his position as a director of the Convention Center Authority effective on March 31, 2017; and,

WHEREAS, the Mayor has appointed Leigh Walton to serve on the board of directors for the remainder of Mr. Simon’s term expiring September 30, 2020.

WHEREAS, the Mayor has appointed Leigh Walton to serve as a member of the board of directors of the Convention Center Authority of the Metropolitan Government to fill the unexpired term of William Lucas Simons for a term expiring on September 30, 2020.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. Leigh Walton, who is a duly qualified voter in Davidson County and who is not an elected officer of or employed by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, is hereby confirmed as a director of the Convention Center Authority of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to fill the remainder of William Lucas Simon’s term expiring on September 30, 2020; provided, however, that if at the expiration of said term, a successor 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: Kathleen Murphy, Jim Shulman

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee
Introduced:	April 18, 2017
Adopted:	April 18, 2017
Approved:	April 19, 2017
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