Proc - PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY BY MAYOR - June 2022Proclamation of Emergency by the Mayor
Whereas, for a period in excess of two years, our Nation has been faced with a medical crisis that has required actions by Federal, State and
Local Government Agencies to protect the public; and,
Whereas, these actions have been as a result of a Worldwide Pandemic related to the outbreak of the COVID 19 virus; and,
Whereas,
with the development of the various vaccines and the utilization of said vaccines by the public, the risk posed by the Corona Virus has decreased, but remains a definite risk, particularly
in light of the new strain of the virus; and,
Whereas, as Mayor for the City of North Augusta, I respect and confirm the right of our citizens to make decisions related to this serious
health issue independent of any Governmental Mandate; and,
Whereas, I accept my responsibility to consider the wellbeing of all employees and representatives of the City and believe
that it is imperative that I provide to such employees and representatives, the ability to consider risks posed to them and members of the public related to their responsibilities; and,
Whereas,
in order to allow for these representatives and employees to assess and evaluate such risks and conduct their duties in a manner that they deem to be appropriate; and,
Whereas, pursuant
to Section 2-39 of the City Code, in order to allow the conduct of public meetings electronically by the City Council and other City Bodies, it is required that the City be under an
Emergency Declaration/Proclamation by the Governor or by the Mayor.
Now, therefore, I do hereby issue this Proclamation of Emergency for the City of North Augusta for the purpose of
allowing the City Council and other City Bodies to conduct Public Meetings electronically should such Bodies determine that it would be advisable to do so. This Proclamation does not
require that such meetings be conducted electronically and as Mayor, I am not currently making a determination that City Council meetings will be conducted electronically. I do however
specifically authorize the various Boards of the City such as the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, as well as any other City Bodies conducting Public Meetings to do so
electronically in the event that the Chairman or other Head
of such Body determines that the risk posed by the Corona Virus at the time that such meeting is to be held is at a level that would require that the meeting be held electronically.
This Proclamation of Emergency shall be in effect for a period of one year and may be extended or ended by the issuance of a subsequent proclamation. Said Proclamation is in accordance
with Chapter 9 Section 21(b) of the Code of Laws for the City of North Augusta.
Done This ___ Day Of _____________, 2022,
At North Augusta, South Carolina.
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Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sharon Lamar, City Clerk