Resolution 150594
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of a Commission on African-American Males and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
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“Aye. A majority of members present voting on Resolution 150594, the resolution passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 150913.”
Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, December 3, 2015 · Dec 3, 2015 · official transcript, this passage
“To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Law and Government, to which was referred Bill No. 140716, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Landlord And Tenant,' by requiring adequate notice to tenants regarding rent increases and adequate notice to landlords in the case of tenants' decision not to renew a lease"; and Bill No.…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 29, 2015 · Oct 29, 2015 · official transcript, this passage
“The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. Resolution No. 150594 will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Oh for a report from the Committee of Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy.”
Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, October 29, 2015 · Oct 29, 2015 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Jun 11, 2015Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 27, 2015HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Law and Government
- Oct 27, 2015HEARING HELD · Committee on Law and Government
- Oct 27, 2015REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee on Law and Government
- Oct 29, 2015ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 3, 2015ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of a Commission on African-American Males and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. ..Body WHEREAS, Under Section 6 of the First Class City Home Rule Act (53 P.S. § 13106), an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter may be proposed by a resolution of the Council of the City of Philadelphia adopted with the concurrence of two-thirds of its elected members; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That the following amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter is hereby proposed and shall be submitted to the electors of the City on an election date designated by ordinance: Additions appear in italics. ARTICLE III EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH - ORGANIZATION CHAPTER 1 OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OTHER AGENCIES * * * § 3-100. Executive and Administrative Officers, Departments, Boards, Commissions and Agencies Designated. The executive and administrative work of the City shall be performed by: * * * (e) The following independent boards and commissions, which, except for the Board of Trustees of the Free Library of Philadelphia are hereby created: * * * Commission on African-American Males. * * * CHAPTER 8 INDEPENDENT BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS * * * § 3-812. Commission on African American Males. (a) The Commission on African-American Males shall be composed of thirty members, selected as follows: (1) Thirty members appointed by the Mayor from constituencies that may include, but need not be limited to, representatives of government, business, education, labor, health, and service organizations. (2) At least three members shall be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old. (3) The Chair or Co-Chairs of the Commission shall be designated by the Mayor. (b) All initial appointments to the Commission shall be made within two months after the Commission is first created. (c) Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled within thirty (30) days. * * * ARTICLE IV EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH - POWERS AND DUTIES The Mayor, The City Representative and Departments, Boards, Commissions and Offices under the Mayor * * * CHAPTER 20 COMMISSION ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALES § 4-2000. Powers and Duties. (a) The Commission on African-American Males shall advise and comment to the Mayor, the Council, and agencies and departments of the City on proposed ordinances, other legislative matters and policies which are of concern to African-American males in the City and shall exercise such other advisory powers and duties that Council may, from time to time, vest in it by ordinance. (b) The Commission shall prepare an annual report on its activities, goals, and accomplishments and shall file this report with the Chief Clerk of the Council before March 31 of each year. ..End