RESOLUTION NO. 218
ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR PROCLAMATIONS ISSUED BY THE ALBANY COUNTY LEGISLATURE
Introduced: 4/8/24
By Cunningham:
WHEREAS, The Albany County Legislature has a long and storied history of recognizing achievements in the community through proclamations issued by the body, and
WHEREAS, The continuation of this practice would be assisted by guidelines related to the issuance of such proclamations, and
WHEREAS, The Albany County Legislature's Special Committee on Rules Review and Legislative Modernization has discussed and supports the merits of such a policy, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the proposed Albany County Legislature Proclamation Policy attached hereto, shall, upon adoption by the Albany County Legislature, be the official policy related to the issuance of proclamations by the Albany County Legislature, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That such policy shall remain in effect until repealed or modified by subsequent resolution, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.
Albany County Legislature Proclamation Policy
Definitions:
A proclamation is an act of proclaiming or declaring commemoration of an event or cause, recognizing extraordinary achievements of local citizens and non-profit organizations, honoring occasions of importance and significance, and/or increasing public awareness on issues pertaining to the residents of Albany County.
A proclamation is not-legally binding and should not be interpreted as a policy endorsement.
A proclamation is strictly honorary and ceremonial.
Guidelines:
Proclamations are generally issued for the following purposes:
* Memorializing special events, including national days of celebration such as a day, a wee...
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