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Presentation by the City of Laredo Charter Revision Commission on their recommended amendments to the City of Laredo Charter amended in 2020, with possible action.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On April 17, 2023, City Council approved to appoint new members to the City of Laredo Charter Revision Commission in order to review and recommend any appropriate changes to the City Charter.
On August 17, 2020, City Council approved Ordinance 2020-O-100, ordering a special election for the submission of charter amendments to be held within the city on November 3, 2020; and providing for severability, publication, and an effective date.
BACKGROUND
As per the City of Laredo Charter, at least every ten years, but not more often than every two years, the City Council shall appoint a City Charter Revision Commission to make recommendations to the City Council for amendment or amendments to said charter. The Commission shall consist to nine (9) members. The Mayor and each member to the City Council shall nominate one member of the Commission, subject to confirmation by the affirmative vote of at least five Council members or four Council Members and the Mayor.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
City of Laredo Charter Revision Commission will make recommendations of charter amendments to the City Council for consideration.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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City Secretary office and Legal Department attended all Charter Revision Commission meetings to provide legal guidance and take minutes of meetings.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2023 - 2024
Budgeted Y/N?: Not Applicable
Source of Funds: Not Applicable
Account #: Not Applicable
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: Not Applicable
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Not Applicable