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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 2352 1974-09-09 " , . I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2352 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING MEMBERS OF THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE TO REPEAL AND AMEND THOSE SECTIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE PERTAINING TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR STATE LEGISLATORS WHO ARE NO LONGER SERVING DUE TO LOSS OF ELECTION OR APPORTI ONMENT. WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach recognizes a need for a retirement system for State Legislators who have served the State of California for an appropriate period of time; and WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have, through amendments to the State Constitution and through the actions of their elected representatives, provided fair and equitable compensation for those choosing to serve as members of the Legislature; and I WHEREAS, recent amendments to the California Government Code pertaining to retirement have had the effect of unjustly enriching certain members of the Legislature at the expense of all California Tax Payers; to the extent that their action has caused a disservice and loss of confidence by the people of the State of California; and WHEREAS, government at all levels is instituted for the protection, security and benefit of the people, it is, therefore, demanded and incumbent upon those elected to serve the people that they enact just laws not for the benefit of the elected, but for the benefit of those electing them; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Seal Beach does hereby respectfully request that the members of the California Legislature individually and collectively, immediately act to amend or repeal those sections of the Government Code in order to restore confidence in our system of governement and provide for a fair and equitable retirement compensation plan for themselves and those who may follow in the future. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Seal Beach does hereby request that the governing bodies of all municipalities throughout the State of California join in this action by way of a like or similar resolution. I Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause certified copies thereof to be forwarded to all interested parties. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of t~ ~ty of Seal B7~h, California, at a meeting thereof held on the ~~ day of ,~f,---Lu) ,1974, by the following vote: ? AYES, co'"o: 1~'ft.;J; '''$ ~Lo.-: ~Y""iV'k,J NOES: Councllmen__LUU ABSENT: Counci lmen:ttn~_ . I~ I I ." '. Page Two - Resolution Number 2352 ATTEST: (~ d' 'Y' SJij Clerk ;/ \ J 7/~ '-4/ ~ Mayor Thomas Jr.