2008-062-RES APPOINTING DOUG HARRIS AS DIRECTOR OF UTILITES FOR THE CITY OF PARISRESOLUTION NO. 2008-062
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
APPOINTING DOUG HARRIS AS DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES FOR THE CITY
OF PARIS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO
THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Doug Harris has been serving as Interim Director of Utilities since the
resignation of Jon Clack on November 21, 2007; and,
WHEREAS, during Mr. Harris' tenure as Interim Director of Utilities he handled
several difficult issues with dedicated professionalism and competence; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Harris has class A wastewater treatment operator, class A water
treatment operator and level C laboratory analyst licenses; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Harris has been employed by the City as a supervisor for over 18
years; and,
WHEREAS, the City manager has reviewed Mr. Harris' skills and qualifications for
the position and recommends that Mr. Harris serve as Director of Utilities for the City; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris, Texas, finds and determines that the
appointment of Doug Harris as Director of Utilities of the City of Paris, effective August 11,
2008, is in the best interests of the City and its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby
in all things approved.
Section 2. That the appointment of Doug Harris to the position of Director of
Utilities of the City of Paris is hereby approved and effective as of August 11, 2008.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 11th day of August, 2008.
ATTEST:
,
nice Ellis, City Clerk
/ssZeeJ2aim Freelen, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent McIlyar, ' orney