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March 18, 2005
Dear City Employee,
As you may know, the City Charter Review Commission was appointed by Mayor DeBoer last
summer to consider potential changes to the city charter. We are now beginning to debate
fect your life as a city employee.
several areas in the charter that may af
This survey is intended to gather your input regarding these issues. Please complete and
by April 11
return it (enclosed envelope) , so that we can incorporate your feedback in
our committee deliberations.
Thanks so much for your help. If you have questions, telephone me at 541-482-4742, or
e-mail me at . Or, if you prefer, you can direct your questions or
marshp@students.sou.edu
comments to Ann Seltzer at City Hall, .
seltzera@ashland.or.us
Sincerely,
Pam Marsh
Charter Review Commission Member
Employee Survey – City Charter Issues
City Structure
As currently constituted, the Ashland City Charter empowers the Mayor to conduct
administrative responsibilities; specifically, the Mayor is allowed to hire, fire, and
supervise employees (although not all mayors choose to exercise these powers). The
Charter Commission is considering changes that could shift these responsibilities to the
city administrator (manager).
Have you ever received direction or instruction from the mayor or a member of the city council?
If so, how did you feel about that input? Was it helpful or confusing? Did it reinforce or
conflict with your supervisor’s instruction?
How are city council goals or policies communicated to you?
Could this communication be improved? If so, how?
rk?
Do you believe that the current city structure helps, hinders, or has no affect upon your wo
Can you suggest organizational changes that would help you do your job more
effectively?
Parks Department
In its current form, the city Parks Department is administered separately from the rest of
the city departments and is under the supervision of the elected Parks Commission.
Does the Department’s independence affect your status as a city employee in any way?
Do you believe that the current arrangement helps, hinders, or does not affect your work?
City Recorder and Municipal Judge
In our current form, the City Recorder and Municipal Judge are both elected by the
voters; an alternative structure could provide for the appointment (by mayor and council)
or hire (by city administrator/manager) or of one or both.
oes the election of one or both of these city officials affect city
From your perspective, d
operations in any significant way?
Do you believe that the current arrangement helps, hinders, or does not affect your work?
Thank you for your assistance. Please note any general comments or questions
below. Feel free to attach additional sheets if necessary.