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Consider and take action on a resolution determining which charter propositions shall be included on the 2024 November election ballot (City Attorney)
Council shall vote on each charter proposition separately.
Background:
Approval of this resolution will give direction to staff on which charter propositions will be included on the 2024 November election ballot.
On April 25, 2023, through Ordinance 2023-10, the City Council created the Charter Review Advisory Committee (“CRAC”) to provide recommendations for amendments to the League City City Charter. On May 14, 2024, the CRAC presented its recommendations to the City Council.
Charter Review Advisory Committee Recommendations:
1. Appointive Officers (City Secretary): Delete the specific bond amount for City Secretary.
2. Appointive Officers (Mayor Appointment Authority): Allow any member of council (not just the Mayor) to nominate a person to a City board or commission, subject to Council confirmation.
3. Bond of Councilmembers: Delete the specific bond amount for Councilmembers.
4. General Election: Delete reference to 2013 and 2015 election dates.
5. Initiative/Referendum Requirements: Reduce signature requirement to 10% of those who voted in last General election with a 2,000 minimum signature requirement.
6. Recall Requirements: Reduce signature requirement to 10% of those who voted in last General election with a 2,000 minimum signature requirement.
7. Streets/Subdivisions: Include a reference to Harris County.
Subsequent Recommendations by Members of Council:
8. Term Limits: Prohibit any member of Council (including the Mayor) from serving more than 2 full terms.
9. Council Vacancy: Authorize City Council to fill a Council vacancy via appointment if there is less than 12 months on an unexpired Council term.
10. Official Notices (Advertisements) and Newspapers: Eliminate the charter requirement that all notices be published in the City's official newspaper so that the City may publish ...
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