Title
An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Article IV Of The City Charter Entitled “Initiative”, Including Changes To The Sections Addressing Measures Not Subject To Initiative; Authority To File And Signatures; Petition Requirements And Filing; Certification And Procedures When Insufficient; Submission To Commission; Election Process, And Form Of Ballot, All Subject To Approval By The Electorate At A Referendum To Be Held On November 5, 2024.
Strategic Plan Focus
Communications & Civic Engagement
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Ordinance.
Explanation:
SECOND READING:
In Section 4.02 added language “or as otherwise prohibited by law.”
FIRST READING:
The Charter Review Committee was created for the purpose of conducting a comprehensive study of the City Charter. By a vote of two thirds, 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.
This proposed charter amendment would clarify the initiative petition process so that petitions will be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk before obtaining any signatures, and the City Attorney shall indicate whether the language is legally sufficient or insufficient. It also clarifies ordinance verses measure language.
Fiscal Impact:
The proposed Charter amendments do not result in significant additional costs.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Charter Review Committee
Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk
Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager for Finance & Administration