WHEREAS, Brian McCormick was appointed and confirmed on December 13, 2012, to serve as a member of the Philadelphia Board of Ethics in the remaining portion of a five-year term that ended November 16, 2016; and
WHEREAS, By operation of law, Mr. McCormick’s appointment was extended until November 16, 2021 and further extended until November 16, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McCormick has resigned his position on the Board of Ethics, creating a vacancy; and
WHEREAS, Section 3-806(c) of the Home Rule Charter provides that vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term of the member succeeded; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has nominated James Engler for appointment as a member of the Philadelphia Board of Ethics, to succeed Brian McCormick for the remainder of the term that will expire November 16, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Section 3-806 of the Charter requires the advice and consent of a majority of all members of the Council for the appointment of members of the Board of Ethics; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That Council hereby consents to and confirms the appointment of James Engler as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2026.
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