Title
Consider approval of the March 18, 2026, and April 15, 2026, Charter Review Committee Minutes; and take appropriate action.
Body
The Charter Review Committee will review the segments below from the amended March 18, 2026, minutes to determine whether the updated language is necessary:
• Section 2.10 - A discussion was held to amend the sentence, “Neither the City Council nor any of its members shall direct or request the appointment to or removal from office of any person by the City Manager or any of the City Manager's subordinates,” to “The City Council shall not direct or request the appointment or removal from office of any person appointed by the City Manager or any of the City Manager’s subordinates.” Chair Retana advised that the item would be brought back for discussion.
• Section 2.13 - A discussion was held regarding removing an extra period after the sentence, “The first meeting of each newly elected Council, for induction into office, shall be on the first Tuesday following its election or the earliest date authorized by the Texas Election Code for the canvassing of local elections if such date is later than the first Tuesday following the election.” Chair Retana advised that the item would be brought back for discussion.
• Section 2.14 - A discussion was held regarding voting by electronic proxy and adding language that includes electronic voting. Chair Retana advised that the item would be brought back for discussion.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. March 18, 2026, Charter Review Committee Minutes
2. April 15, 2026, Charter Review Committee Minutes