Charter Violations and Ramifications
Mr. Rosado appears to be in violation of 4.10 (c) “Prohibitions” of the
City Charter.
(c) Interference with administration. Except for the purpose of
inquiries and investigations, the Council or its members shall deal with
City officers and employees who are subject to the direction and
supervision of the city manager. solely through the city manager, and
neither the Council nor its members shall give orders to any such
officer or employee, either publicly or privately.
His admission of this violation is a matter of public record, as per
Monday’s council meeting, during his own report. Mr. Rosado admitted to
the council that he was in possession of city owned equipment, which he
directly requisitioned through the ITS Director, and without the
direction, or even knowledge of the City Manager.
According to the Charter 4.11. (b) (2) “Vacancies; forfeiture of office;
filling of vacancies”;
(b) Forfeiture of office. The Mayor, or a Council member shall forfeit
his or her office if
he or she:
(1) Lacks at any time during the term of office any qualification for
the office prescribed
by this Charter or by applicable law;
(2) Violates any express prohibition of this Charter;
(3) Is convicted of a felony; or
(4) Fails to attend three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the
Council without being excused by the Council.
