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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON TEXAS, GRANTING RECOGNITION OF
THE DENTON POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
BARGAINING AGENT FOR THE NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEES OF THE DENTON
POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS TO
MEET AND CONFER WITH THE DENTON POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION UNDER
SUBCHAPTER B OF CHAPTER 142 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE,
WITHOUT CONDUCTING AN ELECTION.
WHEREAS, on November 21,2005, pursuant to Section 142.053 of the Texas Local
Government Code, the City of Denton, Texas received a Petition Requesting Recognition of the
Denton Police Officers Association as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all of the non-
exempt employees of the Denton Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton is ready, willing and able to proceed with the negotiation
process pursuant to law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has directed the City Manager to proceed with the
negotiation process, after legal briefings upon the relevant provisions of the statute and
applicable Texas law; and
WHEREAS, the Police Chief and City staff have developed a bargaining program and
agenda during the preceding month, and have prepared to meet with the Denton Police Officers
Association on behalf of the police officers; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is necessary to formalize, ratify, and confirm certain
operative legislative facts and legal conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
SECTION 1. The Denton Police Officers Association is recognized as the sole and
exclusive bargaining agent for the non-exempt members of the Denton Police Department, in
accordance with and pursuant to Chapter 142, Sections 142.051-142.068 of the Texas Local
Government Code.
SECTION 2. The Council ratifies and . confirms that the provisions of Chapter 142 have
been placed into effect, and that the City of Denton will engage in Meet and Confer negotiations
with the recognized agent.
PASSED AND APPROVED this, the 13th day of December, 2005.
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EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
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