City Council Meeting Date: July 9, 2026
To: Charter Commissioners and Chair
From: CC Linstroth, Chair
Title
Consider Charter Commission Polices - Duties of Officers Update.
Body
Action Requested:
The Charter Commission is asked to approve a motion approving the updated role of the Secretary in the Charter Commission Policies.
Summary Report:
At the March 12, 2026 meeting, the Charter Commission discussed the need for updates to the Charter Commission Policies related to the duties of the elected officers, specifically the role of the Secretary. With the addition of a Meeting Associate to take minutes, these descriptions were no longer accurate.
At the May 14, 2026 meeting, some members expressed concern with some tasks being designated to staff. Secretary Hoschouer and Vice Chair Heisler met to draft an updated redline, which is attached.
Attached are a redline draft (attachment #1) and clean draft (attachment #2) of this updated section of the Charter Commission Policy.
Once approved, staff will update the Charter Commission Policies webpage.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Financial Impacts:
N/A
Tentative Timelines:
ü March 12, 2026 Review and discuss changes to Charter Commission Policies - Duties of Officers
ü May 14, 2026 Review and discuss changes to Charter Commission Policies - Duties of Officers
• July 9, 2026 Vote on any proposed changes to Charter Commission Policies - Duties of Officers