Section a provides for a seven-member County Council each of whom, for two years prior to his election and during his full term of office, shall reside in a different one of seven districts. This subsection has not changed since Subsection b provides for election by the voters of the district in which a member resides. There was discussion by the Commission members to consider again removing the prohibition on State employment, but no decision was reached. There was also discussion by Mr.
Campbell and Mr. Murphy concerning the possible expansion of the Council from its present seven members to nine members, given the significant increase in population since the Charter was adopted. Other members gave opinions and the consensus did not advocate for a change citing cost, space, and staffing issues, although, again, no final decision was reached on this issue.
Peddicord and Mr. Gontrum agreed with this approach. Portions of subsections a and e deal with the publication of meeting notices, agendas, introductory bills, and enacted bills.
Newspaper publication is required in most cases. There was general discussion whether it would be wise to consider requiring the Council to use whatever media it deems most suited to satisfy the public notice requirements of this section, including the use of electronic media, such as the Council website. There was also significant discussion concerning subsection h that a Bill not passed within 40 days fails, and whether 40 days is enough time for consideration of legislation.
Pray suggested extending the time in order to allow for more vetting and work on the Bill where necessary. Currently, a Bill not passed within the 40 day time limit must be re-introduced under a new Bill number. It was pointed out that this was a subject considered by the Council several years ago, but legislation to extend the time to 70 days did not have the support of a majority of the.
It was questioned by Mr. Smith and Mr. Campbell whether it was necessary to recommend extending the time to the Council when the same members already rejected the proposed change less than two years ago. Venetoulis requested further discussion of two points — term limits and expanding the size of the Council.
Smith indicated he believes the current size of the Council 7 members is appropriate. Murphy indicated the population of the County has increased considerably since the Charter was adopted and over the years, it has become more difficult for Councilmembers to represent such bigger Districts, particularly as part time officials. Article IV — Executive Branch. Peddicord indicated that this Article consists of six sections that deal primarily with the duties of the County Executive and County Administrative Officer.
Section sets forth the qualifications for the office of County Executive, the term of office, the process to fill a vacancy in the office or to deal with the temporary absence of the Executive, and a lengthy listing of the specific duties of the office. Subsection c , dealing with the temporary absence of the County Executive, contains an authorization for the Council to designate a person as acting County Executive in certain limited cases.
Subsection d lists a series of duties, in very general terms, some of which are further detailed in later Articles of the Charter, e. Section sets forth the qualifications for the County Administrative Officer, the term of office four year beginning June 1 of the year following the election of a County Executive , the filling of a vacancy in the office, and a listing of the duties of the office.
Section sets forth the process of making temporary appointments in the case of a vacancy in a department head position. Peddicord indicated that the confirmation provision in subsection d 9 has never been tested in that fashion and the that Mr.
Smith discussed an issue of whether there should be a provision in the Charter to address the possible disability of a Councilmember, as there is for the County Executive. It was pointed out that the two positions are somewhat different, in that the Executive serves full time whereas a Councilmember serves part time and therefore it. Pray also raised the issue in Section of the Charter dealing with non- interference with the Executive Branch by members of the County Council.
This sections states:. Except through legislation duly enacted, neither the county council nor any member thereof shall, either directly or indirectly, give orders to any officer, agent or employee of the executive branch of the county government, nor shall they in any manner attempt to influence or coerce any such officer, agent or employee in the performance of his duties.
Pray indicated her belief that this section should be changed to require the Executive Branch to disseminate certain information or data upon request by a Councilmember within a certain period. It was decided that this issue should be given further consideration as the Commission continues its work. It was determined by a consensus of the members that the next meeting of the Charter Review Commission would be on Wednesday March 22, at AM in the same Council Conference Room.
There was also discussion by the Chairman of holding meetings in other areas of the County, such as schools or public libraries on the east and west sides of the County, in order to give the public more convenient opportunities to attend meetings and possibly offer testimony regarding their areas of interest or recommended changes to the Charter. Peddicord indicated he would explore possible locations in those areas and report back to the Chairman for scheduling advice.
Closing remarks by the Chairman. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, the Chairman recommended that the meeting be adjourned. Upon motion to adjourn and second by several members, followed by a voice vote, the meeting adjourned at PM. Exhibit 8. Open navigation menu. Close suggestions Search Search. User Settings. Skip carousel. Carousel Previous. Carousel Next.
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