CC Minutes 03/18/2008 Joint Workshop with Charter Review Advisory Committee

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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION & CHARTER REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE MiDutel of Marcb 18,2008 - Joint Workshop Page 12 of 13 Mayor Goff voiced concerns regarding the suggested language for the Charter review section and suggested that the language be reworked to better state the intent. Renumbering ofCitv Charter Ms. Crotty stated the Charter Review Advisory Committee supports renumbering of the entire charter. Rather then consecutive numbering of each section (I - 71), the charter should number each article accordingly: Article I. Section 1.01, Section 1.02, etc.; Article II Section 2.01, Section 2.02, etc. This would allow for amendments to be added to the charter within the appropriate article without having to constantly renumber the sections or continue to add sections in the Miscellaneous Article. Implementation Strategies Ms. Crotty stated the Charter Review Advisory Committee recommended the draft charter be submitted to the electorate at the city election in August, 2008. The Committee further suggested that the charter amendments be submitted as a series of ballot questions, grouping like issues to minimize the number of questions. In order to make sure the voters of the City of Casselberry fully understand the revised charter, the Charter Review Advisory Committee recommended that the City Commission fund an extensive community education program consisting of printed brochures, notices on the utility bills, publication in the City's newsletter, Casselberry Connections, publishing information on the City's website, establishment ofa speakers' bureau to speak at town hall meetings preferably held on nights and weekends, as well as various community and civic meetings. Recommended Ballot Format Ms. Crotty suggested the following ballot format: I. The Preamble be a stand alone question. 2. Section 7 - General Powers, Section 8 - Specific Powers, and new section _ Intergovernmental Relations be grouped together as one question. 3. Section 12 - Mayor; Deputy Mayor, be a stand alone question. 4. Section 13 - Powers, be a stand alone question. 5. New section - Compensation; Expenses, be a stand alone question. 6. New section - Prohibitions and new section - Investigations, be grouped together as one question. 7. Section 14 - Vacancy in the Office of City Commission Members be a stand alone question. 8. Section 26 - Powers and Duties, be a stand alone question. 9. Section 27 - Appointment of Officers, be a stand alone question. 10. Section 29 - City Clerk - Appointment; function; duties be a stand alone question. 11. Section 30 - Police Department, Section 62 - Creation of a Permanent Fire Department, and new section- Public Safety, be a stand alone question. 12. Section 47 - Submission of Budget and Budget Message, Section 51 Treasurer, Section 52- Withdrawals, and new section - Administration and Fiduciary Oversight of the Budget, be