Article VI, section 1 of the Charter provides that "all powers and authority which are expressly or explicitly conferred on or possessed by the city council …." In order to provide the framework for the execution of these powers and authority the following set of rules shall be in effect upon their adoption by the city council and until such times as they are amended or new rules adopted in the manner provided for by these rules.
(Code 1975, § 2-16)
The mayor and council members shall follow all federal and state laws and regulations, as well as the Charter, in regard to their actions as elected officials. Section 13 of Article XVIII of the Charter shall be followed. State law concerning conflicts of interest is described in V.T.C.A., Local Government Code ch. 171, entitled "Regulation of conflicts of interest of officers of Municipalities, Counties, and certain other local governments."
(Code 1975, § 2-17)
When the City of North Richland Hills is involved in litigation or a legal dispute, council members shall refrain from commenting on settlements, appeals or other issues related to the subject until the matter is resolved. The mayor or city attorney shall be authorized to provide any public responses or comments, as needed on matters involving litigation.
(Ordinance 2836, § 1, adopted 6/27/2005)