HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25-001ORDINANCE 25-001
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE REPORT OF THE BROOKINGS CITY
CHARTER COMMISSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 8.01(c) OF THE BROOKINGS
CITY CHARTER, RATIFYING THE FORMATION OF THE CHARTER COMMISSION,
AND SETTING THE ELECTION DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSED
CHARTER AMENDMENTS TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF BROOKINGS.
WHEREAS, the Brookings City Charter Commission (hereafter also referred to as the
"Charter Commission") was created for the purposes of reviewing the Brookings City
Charter and proposing amendments to the Brookings City Charter by a Report to the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Charter Commission conducted its work over the past six months and
received input from members of the public, including the City Council and
representatives of the National Civic League. The Charter Commission prepared and
submitted its Report to the City Council. The Report includes proposed amendments to
the City Charter which are in a form sufficient to submit to the voters of the City
pursuant to Section 8.02 of the Brookings City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager facilitated the work of the Charter Commission and
established a schedule for work sessions and assisted the Charter Commission in the
performance of its tasks, and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney also provided legal assistance to the Charter Commission
and the City Clerk provided necessary records to the Charter Commission as required.
Staff of the City also provided input helpful to the Charter Commission.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
Brookings, South Dakota, as follows:
A. The formation and appointments to the Brookings City Charter Commission are
hereby ratified. The Brookings City Charter Commission has performed its work
consistent with Resolution 24-060 and the Recitals set forth herein; and
B. The Report of the Brookings City Charter Commission has been received and
accepted by the City Council as provided in Resolution 24-060; and
C. The Election Date for the submission of the Proposed Amendments to the City
Charter as set forth in the Report of the Charter Commission shall be April 8,
2025.
Any or all ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
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