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Sandy Arp's Notes for study session
What do I do as a consultant? League doesn't know
Unique charter in Ashland
Why review existing charter? They should be broad in granting powers not specific
Changes in state/fed law
Changes in the city
Outdated provisions can cause confusion, e.g. failure to give 10 days notice of elections,
a futile gesture
Problems for city e.g.
Outdated dollar limits
Debt limits for sale of bonds
How to review
Staff or by
Committee
Citizen represents varies intellectual, need some expertise, former staff, council, city
attorney need strong chair
Public meetings
City attorney for particle and legal review
Amend v. new charter
How much needs
Model charter
History
# of cities using, new charter can be on any election date
3 kinds of uses in review
legal, election material, open mtgs.
Political, mayor votes, length of terms
Practical dollar amounts