CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
TWENTY THIRD COUNCIL
COUNCIL BILL NO. C/S O-19-76 ENACTMENT NO. ________________________
SPONSORED BY: Isaac Benton
ORDINANCE
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C/S Amending Chapter 2, Article 6, Part 11 Of The Revised Ordinances Of Albuquerque, The "Public Safety Tax Advisory Board Ordinance", To Redefine The Composition, And Roles And Responsibilities Of The Public Safety Tax Review Board (Benton)
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AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 6, PART 11 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF ALBUQUERQUE, THE "PUBLIC SAFETY TAX ADVISORY BOARD ORDINANCE", TO REDEFINE THE COMPOSITION, AND ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY TAX REVIEW BOARD.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2-6-11 ROA 1994 is hereby deleted in its entirety, and replaced with the following:
"Section 1. SHORT TITLE
This ordinance may be cited as the "Public Safety Tax Advisory Board Ordinance".
Section 2. FINDINGS
The City Council finds that an ongoing review is needed to ensure that the use of the Public Safety Tax most effectively meets the needs of the City and its residents. The City Council also finds that an advisory board consisting of key City and citizen public safety stakeholders is the most appropriate vehicle to review the use of the tax, and suggest changes, if necessary, in the distribution of Public Safety Tax revenue.
Section 3. MEMBERSHIP, TERMS AND APPOINTMENTS
There is hereby created a Public Safety Tax Advisory Board to review and recommend to the Council the use and distribution of the Public Safety Tax imposed at ?4-3-8-1 et seq. ROA 1994.
A. The Board shall consist of five members as follows: One member with experience or financial expertise in crime prevention and intervention appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council, one member with experience or financial expertise in law enforcement appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council, one mem...
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