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Regular Agenda Item 4. A.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	10/06/2020
Submitted For:	Woody Cline	Submitted By:	Cathy Melvin, Executive Assistant
Department:	Board of Supervisors-District 3

Information

Request/Subject

Adoption of Resolution No. 20-10-07, a resolution of the Gila County Board of Supervisors supporting the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the State of Arizona and declaring Gila County a "Constitution Preservation County."

Background Information

There has been considerable discussion regarding the Second Amendment Sanctuary counties and cities across the country that are concerned with certain gun control measures perceived as violative of the Second Amendment. The Gila County Board of Supervisors believes that citizens should be concerned about the Constitution as a whole and every amendment contained therein.

Evaluation

Upon assuming office, each member of the Board of Supervisors took an oath to support and defend the United States Constitution and Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona. The Constitution provides important limitations on the government that protect the fundamental rights of United States citizens.

Conclusion

The Constitution of the United States of America is the supreme law of the United States. Empowered with the sovereign authority of the people by the framers and the consent of the legislatures of the states, it is the source of all government powers and provides important limitations on the government that protect the fundamental rights of United States citizens. It would be beneficial for the Board of Supervisors to revisit their oath and declare Gila County as a Constitution Preservation County.

Recommendation

Staff recommends that it would be beneficial for the Board of Supervisors to adopt Resolution No. 20-10-07 declaring Gila County a Constitution Preservation County.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution No. 20-10-07 declaring Gila County as a Constitution Preservation County. (Woody Cline)

Attachments
Resolution No. 20-10-07