TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU:
FROM: Karen M. McDonald
DATE: June 25, 2018
RE:
Title
Adoption of Ordinance Amending the City Charter to Change the Mode of Electing the City Council to Four-Year Terms and Adoption of Resolution Calling for a Referendum to Submit for a Vote by the People
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All Districts
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal V: Sustainable Organizational Capacity
Executive Summary:
The purpose of this agenda item is to consider adoption of an ordinance amending the City Charter to change the mode of electing the City Council to four-year terms upon approval of a referendum.
Background:
At the May 2018 work session consensus was to move forward with four-year terms. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 160A-102, on May 29, 2018, a public hearing was held to receive public input on changing the mode of electing the City Council from two-year terms to four-year terms.
Issues/Analysis:
Whether to move forward with adopting the ordinance.
Budget Impact:
Unknown at this time.
Options:
1. Adopt the ordinance and resolution.
2. Do not adopt the ordinance and resolution.
3. Provide additional direction to staff.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that Council provide direction to staff as to Council’s interest.
Attachments:
Ordinance
Resolution