Miscellaneous
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION OF TEMPORARY RELINQUISHMENT OF
POSITION TO THE MAYOR PRO TEM AND ASSUMPTION OF POSITION
OF MAYOR PRO TEM FOR THE PERIOD MAY 23, 2008, THROUGH
NOVEMBER 4, 2008
WHEREAS, the Nation, the State of Florida and its political subdivisions are
experiencing a downturn in their economies; and
WHEREAS, there are firm indications that the Governor and other State
Officials will be visiting the Florida Keys over the next few months to get a more
thorough understanding of the local economic issues and the assistance which can
and should be provided by the State; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor Pro Tem has nurtured an effective and productive
relationship with the governing bodies of the State, including hosting the Governor
and other State Officials; and
WHEREAS, Rule 1.04(b) of the Administrative Procedures for the Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners provides:
"If, for any reason, the Chairperson [Mayor] is absent or unable to perform
his/her duties, the Vice Chairperson, who will have been elected under the
same circumstances as the Chairperson, shall succeed him;" and
WHEREAS, I have ascertained that it is in the best interest of the County
that the positions of Chairperson (Mayor) and the Vice Chairman (Mayor Pro Tem),
who have been elected under the same circumstances, shall succeed each other for
the time period that such visitations from State Officials are expected to occur;
Now, Therefore, let it be known that I am reversing our positions during
this period, thereby rendering Mario DiGennaro as Mayor and Charles "Sonny
McCoy as Mayor Pro Tem of Monroe County for the period May 23, 2008 through
November 4, 2008.
SO PROCLAIMED THIS ~ay of ~, 20
MONRUE COUNTY ATTOR
F!1)VED AS TO F.
Mayor Charles" onny" McCoy
Monroe County, Florida