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Expectations of the Charter Review and Revision Consultant
The consultant engaged to assist the charter review committee will:
Provide an educational presentation to the committee and the community on the importance of a charter
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review and update, how a consultant helps in the process and the various methods of approaching a
review.
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
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charter, discuss the project goals and expectations and agree on a process and timeline and present the
legal review of the current charter
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
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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:
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
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