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An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Article VIII Of The City Charter Entitled “Officers And Employees;" Providing That City Commission Members Are Prohibited From Interfering With The Appointment Of Officers And Employees By The City Attorney, And Providing For Gender Neutrality, All Subject To Approval By The Electorate At A Referendum To Be Held On November 6, 2018.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Ordinance
Explanation:
The Charter Review Committee was created for the purpose of conducting a comprehensive study of the City Charter. By a vote of two thirds (2/3), the Charter Review Committee may submit proposals to amend or revise the Charter to the City Commission.
The Charter Review Committee must submit to the City Commission any proposed amendments or revisions with associated ballot language no later than the first Tuesday in June. The City Commission shall place the Committee's proposals with the associated ballot language on the ballot.
The proposed ordinance adds language which prohibits City Commission members from interfering with the appointment or employment of an individual working for the City Attorney.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager
George R. Keller, Jr. CPPT, Assistant City Manager for Public Safety and Interim Assistant City Manager for Finance and Administration
Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk
Lorie Mertens-Black, Chief Civic Affairs Officer
Charter Review Committee