30 - Report from the 2021 Charter Review Commission

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I yp, t � v ! / / 1 " t y �rr�i'J�P o�1J� � vpl�<. r v � .;��v rel v (vr�,,. 11 � � 9/. e;a 1. r... rl��l � P �J f Y IP,r t Wrd t y."�, Yr I1 tl 1'/1;; ��r � ��vr�rrrl�rl0� �Ir��r�� a,�a�� ,��v��1��raG..� ��1i1��ri ��ll� u� �� lo��A�w�� ->�� .��r,,�� Explanatory Note: The current wordage in this section speaks only to the problem in the charter of gender -specific references. The proposed language responds to this problem and further provides an approach to two other specific issues. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The CRC feels that the proposed amendments herein will benefit the City of Paris in its many policy-making and administrative processes in the future. It is, therefore, recommended that the city council, following its review of this report, place these proposed amendments on the ballot for voter consideration at the regular election in May, 2022. It is further recommended that preceding this election, a public information effort be undertaken to fully acquaint the electorate with the reasons for and the benefits of the various amendments proposed. The commission stands ready to assist with this effort upon the city council's request and as appropriate. The review commission wishes to express its sincere appreciation for the exemplary support and assistance of City Manager Grayson Path, City Clerk Janice Ellis, City Attorney Stephanie Harris, and Director of Finance Gene Anderson, as well as a number of others on the city's staff, all of whom contributed importantly to the commission's efforts. It has been an interesting challenge and a distinct honor to serve our community in this way. We look forward to favorable action on this report and its recommendations by the commission and, in turn, by the citizens of Paris. W