TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU:
FROM: Karen M. McDonald, City Attorney
DATE: November 13, 2018
RE:
Title
Resolution Requesting Introduction of a Local Bill to Amend the Charter to Allow for Recall Elections
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal V: Sustainable Organizational Capacity
Executive Summary:
Council directed staff to draft a Resolution seeking to amend the Charter to allow for recall elections. The attached Resolution requests introduction of a local bill to amend the Charter to allow for recall elections.
Background:
This item was discussed at the November 5, 2018, work session regarding modification of the Resolution to clarify that the grounds for a recall election are “allegations of misfeasance, malfeasance, nonfeasance or a violation of the oath of office.”
At the conclusion of the discussion, staff was directed to place the Resolution on the November 13, 2018, agenda for adoption. The General Assembly is scheduled to convene on November 27, 2018.
Issues/Analysis:
Whether to approve the Resolution.
Budget Impact:
Unknown at this time.
Options:
1. Adopt the resolution.
2. Do not adopt the resolution.
3. Provide additional direction to staff.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that Council provide direction to staff as to Council’s interest.
Attachments:
Resolution