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RESQLUTION
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PASSAGE DI~ STATE CON--
ST2TUTIODIAL AMENDMENT 3 PROVIDING FOR MODERNI-
zATZDN az' LacAL GOVERPdMENT
idHEREAS, there will appear on November 3, 197t}, General
Election ballot proposed Constitutional Amendment 3; and
WHEREAS, local officials have long supported and worked
for constitutional revisions and modernization to enable local
governments to meet community needs and Twentieth Century prob-
lems; and
WHEREAS, Amendment No. 3 would strengthen and modernize
local government by:
1. Permitting establishment upon vote of the
people of service authorities to provide services
on a regional basis,
2. Permitting counties upon vote of the people to
adopt home rule charters establishing the organi-
zation of county government tailored to local desires
and needs,
3. Removing various actual or possible constitutional
restrictions on intergovernmental cooperation and
effective governmental administration,
Removing the two year terms of office limitations
on elected officials serving in statutory cities and
towns, and
5. Providing that the people in any city or town
may adopt home rule.
NOW, THEREFORE, RE IT RESOLVED DY THE $OARD OF TRUSTEES
OF TtiE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, AS FOLL(}WS
1. That the Town of Vail goes an public record as
endorsing and supporting adoption of Constitutional
Amendment 3;
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2. That the Town of Vail urges its citizens to became
acquainted with and vote for Amendment 3;
3. That the mayor and members of the Board of Trustees
shall communicate this message of support to citizens
through direct communication, news media and civic
organizations; and
That a copy of this Resolution be mailed to the
Colorado Municipal League office,
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADAPTED this 12th day of October,
T Clerk
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TOWN OF VAIL
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By (` ,~'l c.~ l ~ `.. f. ,<:/f Gam..
Mayor
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