HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 12-2002 ORDINANCE NO. 12-02
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CHARTER COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO
ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 8.01(c) OF THE BROOKINGS CITY CHARTER, FOR THE CITY
OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BROOKINGS, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, AS FOLLOWS:
I.
Chapter 2, Article V., Division 4. Charter Commission
Sec.2-120. Creation, purpose.
The Brookings City Charter Commission (hereafter also referred to as the "commission")
is hereby 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.
Sec. 2-121. Independence,Report.
The commission may receive input from any person including the city council,but shall
work independently of the city council and its members, and accordingly, its report to the city
council shall solely represent the product of its study and work. The Report of the commission
shall include any proposed amendments to the City Charter, which shall be in a form sufficient to
submit to the voters of the City pursuant to Section 8.02 of the Brookings City Charter.
Sec. 2-122. Composition, qualification and manner of selection of members.
The Brookings City Charter Commission shall consist of fifteen(15) members. Members
shall be resident voters of the city, appointed by the mayor, subject to the approval of the city
council.
Sec. 2-123. Terms—vacancies—compensation of members.
The members of the Brookings City Charter Commission shall serve without
compensation for a term to conclude following the submission of a Report to the city council as
provided in Article VIII, Section 8.01 (c) of the Brookings City Charter. Vacancies on the
commission shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council.
Sec. 2-124. Quorum -- organization.
A quorum shall consist of eight members. The commission shall convene and shall
organize by electing a chairperson from among its members for a term to terminate upon
completion of the election, if necessary, and any further work as directed by the city council. The
city clerk shall serve as staff liaison,but shall not be a member of the commission. The
commission shall adopt,amend,or rescind such rules as shall be necessary for the conduct of its
meetings.
Sec. 2-125. Legal assistance to commission.
The city attorney shall render such legal assistance and counsel to the commission as may
from time to time be required.
Sec. 2-126. Funding.
The commission shall submit funding requests for items or services the commission
requires in performing its work. Funding requests shall be reviewed and approved by the city
manager.
Sec. 2-127. Meetings of the commission—monthly report.
The commission shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting each month and shall submit a
monthly report to the city council of its proceedings and the progress of its work.
Sec. 2-128. Removal for cause.
The mayor, subject to approval of the city council and following public hearing, shall
have the authority to remove any member of the commission for cause. Cause for removal shall
be stated in writing and made a part of the record of such hearing.
Sec. 2-129. Completion of commission report- termination.
The commission, in the initial period following adoption of this ordinance, shall complete
and submit its Report to the city council by July 31, 2002. Following the election, the
commission shall terminate its activities unless the city council determines that the commission
should continue its work.
II.
Any or all ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
FIRST READING: March 25, 2002
SECOND READING: April 8, 2002
PUBLISHED: April 12, 2002
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