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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-R-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDGEW A TER, FLORIDA, CREA TING A CHARTER
REVIEW COMMITTEE, PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE
AND DUTIES OF SAID BOARD; APPOINT MEMBERSHIP
AND DEFINE THE ROLE OF CITY STAFF WITH
RELA TION TO THE COMMITTEE; REPEALING ALL
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council is desirous to create a Charter Review Committee that will
coordinate with the City Council, City Manager, City Attorney and Staff, in an effort to review the
existing Charter and submit possible recommendations concerning modifications and/or
improvements relating to an improved government to the electors of the City of Edgewater;
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of citizen/resident input in the
process of charter revision and has encouraged same by electing to utilize citizens/residents
delegated by each Council member in an effort unify the participation of all residents/citizens
relating the possible amendments and/or modifications of the Charter and the Charter Review
Committee; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to complete the review of the Charter with suggested
modifications and revisions within a six (6) month period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida:
Section 1.
The City Council hereby establishes a Charter Review Committee, for the
express purpose of reviewing, studying and analyzing the Charter of the City of Edgewater, to
determine if changes, amendments or revisions are necessary and to report same to the City Council
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and residents/citizens of the City.
Section 2.
The Committee shall consist of five (5) members who are residents/citizens
of the City of Edge water and who shall be appointed by Council in the following manner:
Council District Appointee
Mayor Michael Thomas City- Wide Robert Lott
Councilwoman Debra J. Rogers District 1 Ferd Heeb
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington District 2 Scott Brown
Councilwoman Harriet Rhodes District 3 Bob McIntosh
Councilman Ted Cooper District 4 Pat Card
Upon acceptance and taking of oath of office, each member shall be entitled to the duties and
responsibilities of the position. Only such persons who are registered voters/electors and reside
within the City of Edgewater on the effective date of this resolution shall be entitled to membership
of this Committee.
Section 3.
The Mayor and members of the City Council shall serve in an ex officio
capacity with the City Manager, City Attorney/Paralegal and City Clerk serving in an advisory
capacity to the Committee. In addition, the Committee may summon such other employee of the
City to assist them in completion of their tasks.
Section 4.
The Committee shall meet at such regular times as they may agree, or at the
call of the Chairman and shall review the Charter of the City of Edgewater and make such studies
and analysis in order to determine if the Charter should be modified, revised or amended in any way.
If the Committee determines that amendments are necessary or that a revision is required, the
Committee shall be referred to the legal department for development as to legality and form. The
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recommendations shall be submitted to the City Council with sufficient time to review same with
adequate public hearing prior to placing the matters before the electors of the City of Edgewater.
The City Council shall make the final determination concerning the form and content of any
proposed referendum.
Section 5.
The Committee shall elect from its members a Chairman and Vice Chairman
to call and preside over meetings of the Committee. In addition thereto, the City will provide a staff
person as secretary to the Committee. The City shall provide adequate assistance to the Committee
that it may perform all duties imposed by this Resolution.
Section 6.
All meetings of the Committee shall be public and the records thereof shall
be open to inspection. All members of the Committee shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter
286, Florida Statutes, relating to public meetings and records; public inspections and penalties.
Section 7.
The Committee is requested to complete their review and submission of
possible modification or revisions within a six (6) month period of time from the date of adoption
of this Resolution.
Section 8.
hereby repealed.
Section 9.
All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are
This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
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After motion by Councilwoman Rhodes and Second by Councilwoman Rogers, the vote on
this resolution was as follows:
Mayor Michael Thomas
Councilwoman Debra J. Rogers
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington
Councilwoman Harriet E. Rhodes
Councilman Ted Cooper
AYE
NAY
x
x
ABSENT
x
x
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 7th day of April, 2008.
ATTEST:
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Bonnie A. Wenzel
City Clerk
For the use and reliance only by the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and
legality by: Carolyn S. Ansay, Esquire
City Attorney
Doran, Wolfe, Ansay & Kundid
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Robin L. Matusick \.
Paralegal
Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater at a meeting held on the 7th day of
April, 2008 under Agenda Item 7 A.
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