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RESOLOT OS MO. J?
WHEREAS, there will appear on the November, 1970 general
election ballot proposed Constitutional Amendments 1, 2 and 3; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 1 would modernize state administrative
practices by authorizing the Governor to appoint and remove a
Governor's Cabinet consisting of heads of principal departments,
thus promoting more responsive and responsible government; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 2 would modernize practices relative
to the state personnel system based on merit; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 3 is designed to strengthen and modern-
ize Colorado local government by:
1. Permitting establishment upon vote of the people of
service authorities to provide services on a regular
basis,
2. Permitting counties upon vote of the people to adopt
home rule charters establishing the organization of
county government tailored to local desires and needs,
3. Removing various actual or possible constitutional
restrictions on intergovernmental cooperation and
effective governmental administration,
4. Removing the two year term of office limitation 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, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Aspen, Colorado, as follows:
1. That the City of Aspen goes on public record as endors-
ing and supporting adoption of Constitutional Amendments
1, 2 and 3.
2. That the City of Aspen urges its citizens to become
acquainted with and vote for Amendments 1, 2 and 3.
3. That the Mayor and members of the Council shall
communicate this message of support to citizens
through direct communication, news media and civic
organizations.
That a copy of this Resolution be mailed to the
Colorado Municipal League office.
Dated this 14th day of October, 1970.
Mayor~
I, LORRAINE GRAVES, do hereby certify that the foregoing
is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at a regular meeting held
on the 14th day of October, 1970.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this /~/ day of
October, 1970.
City Clerk