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Expectations of the Charter Review and Revision Consultant
The consultant engaged to assist the charter review committee will:
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Provide an educational presentation to the committee and the community on
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importance of a charter review and update, how a consultant helps in the process and the
various methods of approaching a review.
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Review the existing charter and identify needed changes and updates
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Perform legal review of current charter provisions
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Compare 2004 League of Oregon Cities (LOC) model charter for updated charter
provisions
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Attend the first meeting of the charter review committee to consult about the role and
function of a charter, discuss the project goals and expectations and agree on a
process and timeline and present the legal review of the current charter
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Provide general basic provisions for review
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Prepare and explain substantive provisions for consideration
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Attend a second meeting in Ashland with the charter review committee, half way
through the process
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Draft alternative political provisions for discussions and consideration
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Distribute draft charter and discuss at a meeting in Ashland
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Revise draft charter based on input from the committee
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Prepare a final version of the new charter for council review/approval
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Prepare a ballot title and explanatory statement
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Attend a final meeting in Ashland for presentation to the City Council
The above list requires the consultant to attend four meetings in Ashland with the
committee, however additional meeting attendance may be necessary.
The City of Ashland will:
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Exercise overall administrative responsibility for the project
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Provide all organizational and staff support for charter review committee,
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Act as a liaison for the charter review committee and council
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Arrange for publication and distribution of drafts and final charter or amendments
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Provide final materials to the county clerk