HomeMy WebLinkAbout2032 RESOLUTION NO. 2032
A Resolution of the City of Bremerton, Washington 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 and more efficient representative
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;
WHEREAS, this process must take place through the efforts of citizen
participation;
WHEREAS, there is an opportunity to address necessary changes on the
November 1984 ballot;
WHEREAS, numerous citizens of the community have expressed an interest
with the Council to effectuate Charter changes;
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved by the-Bremerton City Council that with
the passage of this Resolution it establishes an Ad Hoc Committee of
three (3) Council members consisting of Bill Amo (Chair.), Russ Johnson,
and Jim Adrian and a maximum of 12 citizen advisors to study the City
Charter and make recommendations for change to the full Council. The'
attached provides a set of governing criteria for the Ad Hoc Committee
to be used throughout their deliberations.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton
this 23 day of May, 1984.
BILL AMO
E.L. STURDIVANT
ROY T. MOSELY
JIM ADRIAN
CLYDE PACHEK
ART ANDERSON
PHIL DROUIN
SPENCER HORNING
RUSS JOHNSON
MORRIE DAWKINS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, Clerk
CHARTER FOR CHARTER COMMITTE.L
PURPOSE: The purpose of the Ad Hoc Charter Committee is to review the
Bremerton City Charter and make recommendations to the full
Council on any necessary changes which will facilitate a better
more efficient representative City government forthe citizens
of Bremerton. Following is a 14st of criteria set forth by the
full City Council to be used as a governing basis for the
Charter Committee in (heir deliberations.
1. COMMITTEE COMPOSITION:
The Charter Committee shall consist of three Council members approved by
full Council t Bremerton citizens who are registered voters,
not associated with City government orany City commissions. The twelve
citizen members of the committee shall be 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 City Council.
2. STAFF SUPPORT TO COMMITTEE:
The City Attorney's office will provide the necessary staff to assist the
co~Httee as required in resolving legal questions and will generally be
available upon request in an advisory capacity. Other City depar~Ttent
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 Council will place an optimum of six Charter changes on the
ballot for the November 1984 election.
4. 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 any suggestions to re-establish a
commission form of government.
6. For each recommepdation 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.
7. The Charter Committee will report its recommendation to full Council at a
special meeting no later than 8-15-84. 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 Teport substantiatine its