LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Jared Moore
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COUNCIL MEMBER EMERITUS DESIGNATION FOR DR. P.C. WU.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council confer the designation of Council Member Emeritus to Dr. P.C. WU.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
As a way of extending Council’s appreciation and gratitude to former Council Members for their years of service to the City, City Council established Policy 4.37 - Council Member Emeritus Designation through the passage of Resolution No. 2021-13.
In order to receive this designation, a former Council Member would have served for a minimum period of twelve years or the equivalent of three (3) terms when the terms are defined as lasting for four (4) years. While this designation inures no special benefit or privilege to the former Council Member, it is an honorary designation presented as a sign of appreciation for the former Council Member’s distinguished service to the City of Pensacola.
Our first recipient to receive this designation is Dr. P.C. Wu.
Dr. Wu served the City for 15 years, representing District 1. During that time Dr. Wu held the positions of City Council Vice President, Council President, and the Chair of the CRA. He is well known and well respected with the Northwest Florida League of Cities and the, Florida League of Cities where he served as President of these organizations. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the National League of Cities as well as the Asian - Pacific American Municipal Officials Committee with the National League of Cities. Dr. Wu was one of the first Asian Americans to serve the City Council as a Council Member.
PRIOR ACTION:
March 11, 2021 - City Council passed Resolution No. 2021-13 which created Policy 4.37, Council Member Emeritus.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: Yes