Title
Consider proposed Charter amendments for final recommendation by the Charter Review Committee; and take appropriate action.
Body
The Charter Review Committee will consider the following items for final recommendation to the City Council for placement on the ballot.
Transit Committee
Sec. 8.13. – Transit Committee.
The Council shall appoint, at least once each four years, a Transit Committee, comprised of seven regular members and two alternate members to review, evaluate and make recommendations to the Council on the City’s continued participation in regional transit systems. Appointment of members, and removal with or without cause, shall be by majority vote of members of the Council then present. The Transit Committee’s appointment, service and recommendations shall be submitted to and considered by the Council at least 30 days prior to any date on which an election may be called to continue or discontinue the City’s participation in the regional transit system.
[ALTERNATE PROVISION:]
Not less than two years prior to the deadline for the City to call an election to consider participation in a regional transit system, the Council shall appoint a Transit Committee, comprised of seven regular members and two alternate members. Each Council member shall be entitled to appoint one regular member and the Mayor shall be entitled to appoint two regular members. The two alternate members shall be appointed by majority vote of the members of the Council then present.
The Transit Committee will review, evaluate and make recommendations to the Council on the City’s continued participation in regional transit systems not less than 60 days prior to the deadline for the City to call an election to consider participation in a regional transit system.
At-Large Councilmember
Sec. 2.01. - Number, selection, term.
The Council shall consist of seven six members, a mayor and six five Councilmembers. The mayor and one Councilmember for District 6 shall be elected ...
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