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7. Consider a meeting time for future Commission meetings. <br />Following a brief discussion, it was a consensus that the meetings would take place at <br />CiUMan0 a .1 1 �r <br />but would Staff would keep them informed. <br />8. Consider establishing a quorum number for future Commission meetingi <br />Mr. Edmonds inquired of the Commission about establishing a quorum for the purpose of <br />conducting a meeting. Following a brief discussion, it was a consensus that having one-half of the <br />commission plus one would constitute a quorum. <br />9. Consider an overview of the current Charter prepared by Consultant Don R. Edmonds and discu <br />a tentative schedule by which to comprehensively review the document (See the followin <br />Appendix A and Appendix B). i <br />Mr. Edmonds explained the difference between a General Law and a Home Rule City and how <br />they operate. He said the first City Charter of Paris was granted in 1845 by the State Legislature. Mr. <br />Edmonds stated there were twelve articles and one -hundred fifty-one sections in the Charter. <br />AccordmN to the schedule in their Itackets-. Mr. EdmxnAmi WMrp_rLmiIQvw* <br />the last one being the wrap-up of the review. <br />Mr. Edmonds explained that the City Council wanted an independent opinion. Ms. Cherry <br />confirmed with Mr. Edmonds that they were to review the Charter and make recommendations as to <br />changes. Ms. Putnam inquired if the City Council decides what would be on the ballot. Mr. Edmonds <br />answered in the affirmative. Ms. Putnam asked about being involved in a pro -active campaign and <br />Mr. Edmonds said they would speak to community organizations, such as the Rotary Club. Mr. Path <br />explained that the City Staff could not be involved in a campaign pursuant to State Law. Mr. Hayter <br />asked about how to get an item on the agenda for discussion. If someone has an item for the agenda, <br />Mr. Edmonds said they could e-mail it to him or call him. Mr. Path emphasized that Don Edmonds <br />was their Charter resource. <br />8. Adjournment. <br />A Motion to adjourn was made by Kenneth Webb and seconded by Chad Lindsey. Motion carried, <br />12 ayes — 0 nays. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. <br />Ch, rp e r s on <br />Alliutr� _,­­rpe <br />i <br />-1 <br />