Title
An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Article XI Of The City Charter Entitled “Charter Review Committee”, By Amending Section 11.02 Entitled “Appointment, Membership And Records” And Section 11.03 Entitled “Responsibilities”, 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:
The ballot language was updated to comply with State Statute that the summary language not to exceed 75 words in length.
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 Ordinance under Article 11 would change the appointment of the Charter Review Commission from six years to 10 years. The Committee would be appointed in January instead of March and the ballot language would be presented to the Commission in April instead of June.
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