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GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

Work Session Item 7.

City Council Work Session

Meeting Date:

01/22/2024

Charter Review Council Discussion

Submitted By:

Phillip Urrutia

Strategic Focus Area:

Future-Focused City Organization

Issue/Summary

The City Council's appointed Charter Review Committee thoroughly examined and deliberated on the items designated for review by the Council. Additionally, the committee introduced other topics for the Council's consideration. Over the course of seven meetings held since September, the Charter Review Committee dedicated considerable effort to formulate and present its recommendations to the Council.

Background

On September 19th, 2023, the City Council officially appointed a Charter Review Committee. This committee, established by the Council through the City Charter, thoroughly examined the Council's Committee Charge and internally put forth additional items for consideration. The City Council reviewed recommendations for the Charter Review Committee at the 1/8/024 Work session meeting.

Consideration / Recommendation

City staff is seeking potential courses of action, including the possibility of a citizen ballot election.

Attachments

Charter Amendment Proposals Presentation

CRC Recommendation Summary in Charge Order w Alt Proposal for Art III Sec 1D