D. The Commission discussed potential changes to Article 10. General
Official Roll-Call Vote
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Provisions a. Section 10.01 – Official oath. Section 10.02 – Public records. Section 10.03 – Official newspaper. Section 10.04 – Notice of claim. Section 10.05 – Provision relating to assignment, execution and garnishment. Section 10.06 – City not required to give security or execute bond. Section 10.07 – Personal interest in city contract. Section 10.08 – Nepotism. Section 10.09 – Reserved. Section 10.10 – Effect of charter on existing law. Section 10.11 – Reserved. Section 10.12 – Applicability of general laws. Section 10.13 – Amending the charter. Section 10.14 – Separability clause. Section 10.15 – Charter review commission. Section 10.16, 10.17 – Reserved. Agenda Item #A. Charter Review Commission - May 21 2025 4 The Commission recommends that Section 10.03 and 10.15(b) be amended by: Inserting “in compliance with state law.” In reference to publication requirements, such as those involving newspaper notices Section 3.07(e) was discussed by the Commission in conjunction with Section 10.15 regarding possible changes to establish rules for how the Charter Review Commission is appointed. A recommendation to include language requiring the selection of Charter Review Commission members at least six months prior to the beginning of the selection process may be included in the Charter Review Report.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.2/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).