HomeMy WebLinkAbout730882.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: LARIMER-WELD COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the undersigned
governmental subdivisions ID make the most efficient use of their re-
lated authorities by cooperating together to the mutual advantage of
each, and
WHEREAS, organization of such Council of Governments is ex-
pressly authorized by Article XIV, Section 18(2) of the Constitution
of the State of Colorado and Chapter 88, Article II of the 1963 Colorado
Revised Statutes as amended, and
WHEREAS, the Counties of Larimer and Weld, in the State of
Colorado, have heretofore selected representatives to act on their
behalf in the formation and operation of such council of governments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the undersigned,
the County of Larimer, State of Colorado, and the County of Weld,
State of Colorado, formulate the Larimer-Weld Council of Governments,
a body politic within the State of Colorado, the operation of which shall
be in accordance with the Articles of Association, copy attached here-
to and by reference made a part hereof.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and
seconded, adopted by the following vote on the /6'14 day of /ydt ,
A. D. , 1973.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
OF
LARIMER-WELD AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
ARTICLE I
Organization 1. These Articles of Association shall regulate and govern the
affairs of the association known as the Larimer-Weld Area Council
of Governments, hereinafter known as the "Council, " and is or-
ganized pursuant to Article XIV, Section 18 (2) of the Colorado
Constitution and C. R. S. , Chapter 88, Article 2, 1963 as amended.
The Council is composed of the counties of Larimer and Weld and
the municipal corporations located therein.
Membership 2. The Council shall consist of Larimer and Weld counties and the
municipal corporations located therein, which shall be entitled to
voting representatives as set forth in these Articles. The voting
representatives from each county shall be three (3) members of
the Board of County Commissioners from each county. The muni-
cipal corporations which are members hereof, located within each
county, shall be entitled to three (3) voting representatives, as the
representatives of such municipal corporations located within each
county, which representative shall be, either,
a. an elected member of a municipal corporation or board;
or
b. an elected mayor of a municipal corporation. Such muni-
cipal corporation voting representative shall be selected as such
by majority vote as agreed upon by all such member municipal
corporations within each county. If municipal corporations fail
to select its representatives within sixty (60) days from notice
of adoption of these articles by the Board of County Commissioners
of each County, the Board of County Commissioners from such
County shall then appoint said municipal representatives.
Term 3. The voting representatives from each county or municipal
corporation as set forth in paragraph #2 shall serve as such
representative in the Council for a minimun period of one (1)
year from and after approval of these Articles or until replaced
by the Board of County Commissioners, Council, or Board, or
as otherwise provided by law. Vacancies occurring in the
office of such representatives shall be filled in the same manner
as is provided for the original designation.
Vote 4. Each voting representative shall be entitled to one (1) vote
in the following manner:
Commissioner representatives of Larimer County 3 votes
Municipal Corporation representatives of Larimer County 3 votes
Commissioner representatives of Weld County 3 votes
Municipal Corporation representatives of Weld County 3 votes
Total Council vote 12
ARTICLE II
Purpose 1. The Council shall promote regional cooperation and coordi-
nation among local governments and between levels of govern-
ment for the geographic area comprised of the counties of
Larimer and Weld, hereinafter referred to as the "Region. "
The need for a Council of Governments is based on the
recognition that people in the Region form a single community
and are bound together not only physically, but economically
and socially. It is the purpose of the Council through its parti-
cipating membership, staff, and programs, to provide local
public officials with the means of responding more effectively
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to the local and regional problems of this Regional Community.
In order to assure the orderly and harmonious development
of the Region, and to provide for the needs of future generations,
it is necessary for the Council to serve as an advisory coordi-
nating agency to harmonize the activities of federal, state,
county and municipal agencies within the Region, and to render
assistance and service and create public interest and partici-
pation for the benefit of the Region.
Functions 2. The council shall promote regional coordination and cooperation
through activities designed to:
a. Strengthen local governments and their individual capa-
cities to deal with local problems;
b. Serve as aforum to identify, study, and resolve area-
wide problems;
c. Develop and formalize policies involving regional problems;
d. Promote intergovernmental cooperation through such
activities as reciprocal furnishing of services, mutual aid, and
parallel action as a means to resolve local, as well as regional
problems;
e. Provide the organizational framework to insure effective
communication and coordination among governmental bodies;
f. Serve as a vehicle for the collection and exchange of in-
formation of regional interest;
g. Develop regional comprehensive plans for the Region;
h. Serve as a spokesman for local governments on matters
of regional and mutual concern;
i. Encourage action and implementation of regional plans
and policies by local, state, and federal agencies;
j. Provide, if requested, mediation in resolving conflicts
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between members and between members and other parties; and
k. Provide technical and general assistance to members
with its staff and financial capabilities. These services are
inclusive of, but not limited to, services designed to:
(1) Identify issues and needs which are regional and
beyond the realistic scope of any one local government;
(2) Compile and prepare, through staff and from
members, the necessary information concerning the issues
and needs for Council discussion and decision;
(3) Debate and concur in a cooperative and coordinate
regional action to meet the need or issue;
(4) Implement the details of the cooperative action
among affected member governments, using such devices
as interlocal contracts and agreements, parallel ordinances
or codes, joint performance of services, transfers or con-
solidations of functions, or special subordinate operating
agencies;
(5) and, in general -
- arrange contracts among officials on an
intergovernmental basis;
- publish reports on functional problems;
- publish current information of regional
interest;
- provide advice and assistance on physical
land use planning and other functional
programs;
- sponsor regional training programs;
- negotiate cooperative agreements.
Powers 3. The Council shall, for the purpose of fulfilling its purposes
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and functions, be a body politic and corporate, and, as such an
entity, be subject to all rights, duties and obligations as such
may affect the members of such Council whereby its activities
are of a regional, areawide, or multi-governmental nature and,
further, shall constitute the entity to perform those regional or
areawide functions which may be authorized by Federal or State
Statute. To effectuate such powers, the Council shall:
a. Be the approving and contracting agent for all Federal
and State Regional Grants, as required.
b. Serve as the regional transportation authority, and levy
and appropriate such funds as may be reasonably necessary.
c. Provide for an Area Clearinghouse and Project Notifi-
cation Review Agency.
d. Provide for a Regional Planning Commission pursuant
to C. R. S. 106-2-4, 1963, as amended.
e. Serve as the Regional Health Department pursuant to
C. R. S. Chapter 66, Article 37, 1963 as amended.
f. Exercise all powers set forth in C.R. S. Chapter 88,
Article 2, 1963, as amended.
g. Constitute the governmental entity for the purpose of re-
ceiving State or Federal assistance to areawide or regional
governmental entities.
h. Constitute the governmental entity for any existing en-
tities that are regional in nature and any new entity, regional
in nature, which may be required to be created as a new Board
or Commission by State or Federal Statute and, to consumate
such purpose, these Articles shall be amended therefore from
time to time.
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ARTICLE III
Officers 1. The Council shall elect three (3) officers, which officers
shall be voting representatives of the Council and shall consist
of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary-Treasurer.
Each officer shall be elected from the voting representatives
of the Council and in the manner provided by Article I, para-
graph 4 of these Articles.
a. Chairman. The Chairman shall preside at all meet-
ings of the Council and shall be the chief Officer of the Council.
b. Vice-Chairman. The Vice-Chairman shall exercise
the functions of the Chairman in the Chairman's absence or
incapacity.
c. Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shall
exercise the functions of the Vice-Chairman in the absence or
incapacity of the Vice-Chairman and shall perform such other
duties as may be consistent with his office or as may be re-
quired by the Chairman.
Staff 2. The Council may employ a director and a staff and may con-
tract for expert services as the Council, in its discretion, may
desire.
ARTICLE IV
Meetings 1. The Council shall meet at least once each month and at such
other times as the Chairman may direct. All such meetings
shall be open to the public.
Quorum 2. A quorum shall consist of not less than seven (7) voting
representatives.
Vote 3. A majority of votes cast at any meeting shall be required to
adopt any matter before the Council. All votes shall be cast in
person by the voting representative.
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Amendments 4. Changes or amendments of these Articles shall require any
combination of nine (9) votes, provided, however, all votes
shall be cast in person by the voting representative.
ARTICLE V
Committees 1. The Council may establish advisory committees of the Council
as are necessary and the Council shall appoint the membership of
these committees. Said appointments, where necessary, shall be
in accordance with State and/or Federal requirements.
ARTICLE VI
Financial 1. Each year at the regular August meeting the Chairman shall
submit to the Council an estimate of the budget required for the
operation of the Council during the ensuing calendar year. Upon
approval of such budget, the funds required within the Region
shall be apportioned equally between the Counties or as may
otherwise be agreed upon by the Council.
2. The Council is specifically empowered to contract or otherwise
participate in and to accept grants, funds, gifts, or services from
any federal, state, or local government or its agencies or instru-
mentality thereof, and from private and civic sources, and to ex-
pend funds received therefrom, under provisions as may be re-
quired of and agreed to by the Council, in connection with any pro-
gram or purpose for which the Council exists.
3. The Council shall arrange for a systematic and continuous re-
cordation of its financial affairs and transactions and shall obtain
an annual audit of its financial transactions and expenditures.
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ARTICLE VII
Adoption 1. These Articles shall become effective upon their adoption
by Resolutions of the respective Board o£ County Commissioners
of Larimer and Weld Counties.
2. These Articles may be amended at any regular meeting
of the Council by vote as set forth in Article IV, paragraph 4,
provided that at least thirty (30) days notice in writing be given
to all members setting forth such amendment.
APPROVAL
The above and foregoing Articles of Association of the
Larimer-Weld Area Council of Governments hereby is approved
by the members thereof and each such member binds itself for
the purposes stated therein:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO
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