05-A Charter Study Committee Min 1-4-07

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Charter Study Committee January 4, 2007 Page 3 Section 101 (Power of Referendum) - Charles Richards recommended using the same language as used in Section 100. It was a consensus of the Committee to approve same. Sections 112, 113 and 114 (Recall) - Chairperson Cecil asked for anyone who wished to speak to do so. Charles Waldrum stated that setting out reasons for recalling a council member may invite legal problems. Charles Richards and Marva Joe agreed. David Hamilton said he had a problem in getting rid of a person without articulating the reasons, because of that person being an elected official. Monte Akers gave an explanation of his proposed changes. Robert High expressed he liked the wording of Charles Waldrum and Charles Richards. David Nabors said he wanted the ability to recall, but did not think they should set out the reasons. Mr. Richards suggested the council member's response be placed on the ballot. Chairperson Cecil asked that Charles Waldrum and Monte Akers get together and bring back additional language. 5. Discussion and possible action regarding Section 22 (Appointment and removal of city manager); Section 27 (City Judge); Section 28 (City Attorney); Section 30 (Council to be judge of qualifications of its members); Section 31 (Rules of procedure; journal); Section 100 (Power of initiative); Section 101 (Power of Referendum); Section 111 (Recall; general); and Section 112 (Recall procedure). Chairperson Cecil moved to Section 30 (Council to be judge of qualifications of its members) - After a brief discussion, it was a consensus of the Committee to not make any changes to Section 30. Section 31 (Rules of procedure; journal) - It was a consensus of the Committee to change the word journal to the word minutes. Chairperson Cecil moved to Section 22 (Appointment and removal of city manager) - he stated this issue was not one that was initially identified; however, based upon recent circumstances they needed to make the process more clear. Charles Waldrum and Charles Richards presented the Committee with language on Section 22. Chairperson Cecil told the Committee the change would allow a public hearing prior to a vote for termination. Robert High said that a similar process was used at PISD. Charles Waldrum said that the word reinstatement should be added in the last sentence. With the addition of reinstatement, it was a consensus of the Committee to adopt the proposed language. 6. Discussion of possible amendments to the City Charter. Chairperson Cecil advised the Committee that he would like to schedule a meeting