Charter Review Advisory Board Meeting of May 28, 2026. minutes 2026-05-28

Charter Review Advisory Board · 2026-05-28 · minutes

The Charter Review Advisory Board met on May 28, 2026. Key decisions included approving minutes from the April 23, 2026 meeting, deferring a decision on Article VI Pension to the council, requesting council draft language for a preamble, removal of specific land incorporation references, and liberal charter construction, and approving not including Mayor and Commissioner compensation in the City's Charter. The board also discussed and voted on amendments to the agenda process, with a 3-2 vote to allow commissioners to add items 48 hours in advance and maintain the rest of the structure, incorporating a recommendation from the City Attorney. A motion to keep the Mayor's term length at four years and align it with the presidential election passed 4-1. The board also discussed single-member districts, desiring residents in wards to vote for candidates in their districts and directing legal counsel to prepare language for codification in the Charter. A motion to rescind residency requirements for the City Manager, City Attorney, and Comptroller, making residency only required for Bay County, passed 4-1. The next meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2026.