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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCharter Review Committee Minutes 01-17-1989 CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE JAN. 17, 1989 The Charter Review Committee held its third meeting at 7: 00 p. m. on Jan. 17, 1989, at City Hall. All members were present except Vicki Hamilton. The chairman Tom Harvey presided over the 110 meeting. The invocation was given by Dave Ragan. The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting. Thurmond Rogers made a motion to approve the minutes, and it passed unanimously. In Section 6. 04. 02, Elizabeth Sheppard made a motion that " in the case of short-term absence or disability of the City Manager, the City Manager' s designated line of succession shall be implemented. In case of prolonged absence or disability of the City Manager, the Council may designate some qualified person . . . . " The motion passed unanimously. Dorothy Hurdle made a motion to add item "j . " under Section 6. 04. 03, Powers and Duties of the City Manager. It would read: "Establish a line of succession for the City Manager' s position and submit to the Council for its review and approval. " The motion passed unanimously. Dave Ragan made a motion that we leave Section 6. 06 as is, so that the City Secretary continues to report to the Mayor rather than to the City Manager. It passed unanimously. In Section 6. 08. 02, Dorothy Hurdle made a motion that the "Clerk of the Municipal Court shall be appointed by the City Manager and approved by a majority of the Council. He/She can be removed by the City Manager with approval of four-fifths (4/5> of the Council. " The motion passed unanimously. In Section 6. 08. 02, Pat Jermyn made a motion that in addition to duties pertaining to the Court, "the Clerk shall perform any other duties as specified by the City. Manager. " It passed unanimously. In Section 6. 08. 02, Lloyd Leach made a motion that the "deputy clerks shall be appointed by the City Manager and approved by the Council . . . . " The motion passed unanimously. Dave Ragan made a motion to table the issue of appointing a warrant officer until more information is obtained from the City Manager. The motion passed, 9 to 1. Dorothy Hurdle made a motion that the City Manager research any state law regarding the absence from meetings by the Mayor and Councilmembers. The motion passed unanimously. Dave Ragan made a motion to adjourn, and it passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Sheppard Attest: 2--e7 Tom Harvey, Chairman PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGES ADDED JAN. 17, 1989 SECTION 6. 04 CITY MANAGER 2. TERM AND SALARY The City Manager shall be appointed by the City Council and may be removed at the will and pleasure of the Council by the affirmative vote of four (4) members of the Council . The action of the Council in suspending or removing the City Manager shall be final ; it being the intention of this Charter to vest all authority and fix all responsibility of such suspension or removal in the Council . In case of short-term absence or disability of the City Manager, the City Manager' s designated line of succession shall be implemented. In case of ,prolonged absence or disability of the City Manager, the Council may designate some qualified person other than an elected officer of the City to perform the duties of the office during such absence or disability. The City Manager shall receive such compensation as may be fixed by the Council. 3. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CITY MANAGER Add item "j . " j . Establish a line of succession for the City Manager' s position and submit to the Council for its review and approval. SECTION 6. 08 MUNICIPAL COURT 2. Clerk of the Municipal Court There shall be a Clerk of the Municipal Court who shall be appointed by the City Manager and approved by a majority of the Council. He/She can be removed by the City Manager with approval of four-fifths (4/5) of the Council . The Clerk shall have power to administer oaths and affidavits, make certificates, affix the seal of the Court thereto, and otherwise perform any and all acts necessary in issuing process of such Court and conducting the business thereof. ,The Clerk shall perform any other duties. as specified by the City Manager. There shall be such deputy clerks of the Municipal Court as may be authorized by the Council . These deputy clerks shall be appointed by the City Manager and approved by the Council , and shall have authority to act for and on behalf of the Clerk of the Municipal Court.