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February 8, 2007 TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS Since being appointed by the city council last fall, the Charter Study Committee, assisted by consultant, Monte Akers, has been meeting regularly over the past several months to examine the city charter and recommend appropriate changes or additions to update this document. The efforts of this committee have resulted in seventy two recommended changes or additions to the charter. By means of this letter and the attachments these changes are transmitted to the city council for its consideration and later submission to the voters of the City of Paris for approval. As you probably know from an article recently appearing in the Paris News, several committee members expressed concern during our deliberations about council members receiving proper training to enhance the operation of our city government. Although not included as a possible change or addition to the charter, we recommend that the council provide for its members, especially new councilmen, the necessary training to maintain a high level of job performance. The Committee also concluded, after lengthy discussion and input from Mr. Akers, that the city council currently has the authority to enter into an employment contract with a city manager should it decide to do so. Recognizing this authority, the Committee felt that further empowerment in the charter was not necessary. The Charter Study Committee has made its best effort to recommend charter changes which would facilitate efficient city government while protecting the interests of the citizens of Paris. Your appointed Charter Study Committee recommends your approval of these amendments, and further recommends adoption by the voters of the City of Paris. FOR THE CHARTER STUDY COMMITTEE It ~ Philip R. Cecil, Chairman ""-- "'T