HomeMy WebLinkAbout2210 RESOLUTION NO. 2210
A RESOLUTION establishing an Ad Hoc Charter Committee
to evaluate and assess the Bremerton City Charter and
make recommendations to the full Council on any necessary
changes which will facilitate a better City government
for the citizens of Bremerton.
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the Bremerton City
Charter needs updating to conform with the present form of
government; and
WHEREAS, numerous citizens of the community have
expressed an interest before the Council in the effectuation of
Charter changes; and
WHEREAS, the process of Charter amendment must provide
for citizen participation; and
WHEREAS, there is an opportunity to addressl necessary
changes on the November, 1988, ballot; now, therefore
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON RESOLVES
That there is established an Ad Hoc Committee of three (3)
Council members and a maximum of twelve (12) citizen advisors to
study the City Charter and make recommendations for change to the
full Council. Attached hereto and incorporated by this reference
is a charter of the Ad Hoc Committee that provides a set of
governing criteria to be used by the Committee throughout its
deliberations.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton this 30th
day of March, 1988.
HANK WAIBEL
President, City Council
APPROVED this 1 day of April, 1988.
GENE LOBE, Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, Clerk
CHARTER FOR AD HOC CHARTER COMMITTEE
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Ad-Hoc Committee is to review the Bremerton
City Charter and to make recommendations to the full Council
of changes which will facilitate a better government for the
citizens of Bremerton.
The following criteria are set forth by the full City Council
to be used by the Ad Hoc Charter Committee in their delibera-
tions.
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION:
The Ad Hoc Committee shall consist of three Council members appointed
by the Council President. The Ad Hoc Charter Committee shall also be
composed of a maximum of twelve (12) Bremerton citizens, (who are
registered voters, not associated with City government or any City
commission), which shallbe referred to as "citizen advisors" and
shall be chosen by the three Council members of the committee. They
shall represent as diverse a spectrum of interests, expertise, and
geographical balance as is possible or practical. The method of choosing
the twelve citizen advisors shall be at the discretion of the Council
members of the Charter Committee; however,.full Council input is solicited
and welcome. The twelve member'.citizen group will act as advisors to
the three Council members who will determine what specific recommendations
shall be made to the full Council.
STAFF REPORT TO COMMITTEE:
The City Attorney's office will provide the necessary staff to assist the
committee, as required, in resolving legal questions and will generally be
available upon request in an advisory capacity. Other City department
heads may also be called upon to provide expert testimony as required.
The Council staff will be made available to the committee via the three
Council members to facilitate their work. The Mayor may be requested to
provide staff support.
3. The City will place a maximum of six Charter changes on the ballot
for the November 1988 election.
It is recognized and understood by the City Council that one change
placed on the ballot may consist of more than one issue. This is
necessary and cannot be avoided.
5. The full Council. will not entertain recommendations to change form of
government.
For each recommendation presented to Council, there shall be a majority
and minority report, where necessary and appropriate, which clearly
delineates the pros and cons of the issue addressed.
The Charter Committee will report its recommendation to full Council
at a special meeting no later than 8-10-88. No formal decisions will
be made at this meeting. The public and Council shall have an
opportunity to provide input to the Committee on proposed changes at
this time. The Charter Committee shall provide the full Council a
written report substantiating its findings.