Title
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS (BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS AND NOMINEES) (GET-10(12))
Description
The Committee is in receipt of correspondence, dated January 3, 2020, from Presiding Officer Pro Tempore Tasha Kama, transmitting a proposed resolution entitled “PROPOSING A CHARTER AMENDMENT RELATING TO BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS AND NOMINEES.” The purpose of the proposed resolution is to place on the ballot the question of whether the Charter should be amended, effective January 2, 2021, to provide for the automatic removal of a board or commission member for cause upon the Mayor’s request, unless the Council disapproves the removal within 30 days, and for the automatic disapproval of a nominee to a County board or commission when the nominee withdraws, dies, or is not eligible.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend passage of the proposed resolution, with or without revisions. The Committee may also consider the filing of the correspondence and other related action.