05-24-1989 CITY OF EDGEWATER
CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1989
CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
A regular meeting of the Charter Review Committee was held on
Wednesday, May 24, 1989, in the conference room of City Hall
beginning at 3:09 p.m.
Members present were Susan Wadsworth, Gigi Bennington, Domminick
Fazzone, and Mary Martin. Jose' Alvarez was excused and Jack
Hayman was absent.
The members discussed the duties of the City Clerk. It was noted
the duties are now shared by Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Koser due to
lack of staff.
After some discussion the members agreed the sections regarding
the City Manager, City Clerk and Finance Director would need to
be redone.
Mrs. Wadsworth reported the cost of holding elections was still
being researched by elections office.
Mrs. Martin passed around a draft letter to organizations and
groups in the area regarding the charter review and who to
contact if there were any questions. The members agreed to have
their names and phone numbers included in the letter to alleviate
the number of calls that may come in to City Hall.
Section 3.09: City Clerk. Proposed new wording - There shall be
a city clerk who shall be appointed by the city council. The
clerk shall give notice of council meetings to its members and
the public and shall keep the journal of its proceedings which
shall be a public record. In addition, the city clerk shall be
the official custodian of public records, elections clerk, and
shall have other responsibilities as provided by general law and
by ordinance.
Section 4.01: City Manager. Proposed new wording - There shall
be a city manager who shall be the chief administrative officer
of the city, under the direction and supervision of the city
council. He shall be responsible to the council for the
administration of all city affairs placed in his charge by or
under this charter.
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Section 4.02: Appointment; Removal; Residency; Compensation -
(a) No changes
(b) Refer to the City Attorney
(c) The manager shall reside in the city while in office within
six (6) months of permanent appointment.
(d) No changes
Section 4.03: Acting City Manager - No changes
Section 4.04: Powers and Duties of the City Manager - proposed
wording
The city manager shall:
(a) Appointment and, when he deems it necessary for the good of
the service, suspend or remove all city employees provided
for by or under this charger, except as otherwise provided
by law, this charter or personnel rules adopted pursuant to
this charter. He may authorize any administrative officer
who is subject to his direction and supervision to exercise
these powers with respect to subordinates in that officer's
department, office or agency.
(b) Direct and supervise the administration of all departments,
offices and agencies of the city except for office of city
clerk, city attorney, city boards and commissions, as
provided by this charter or law.
(c) No changes
(d) No changes
(e) No changes
(f) No changes
(g) No changes
(h) Keep the council fully advised as to the financial condition
and future needs of the city and make such recommendations
to the council concerning the affairs of the city.
(i) Perform such other duties as are specified in this charter
or may be required by the council and by law.
Section 4.05: Not needed. (to be replaced with Section 4.06)
Section 4.06: (to become 4.05) Personnel System - The members
questioned whether this would be in conflict or replace the
Merit Board in the charter. It was noted the Merit Board
should also make recommendations to Council regarding
policies and procedures.
Section 5.01: No changes
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Section 5.02: Non- N v00
Partisan Elections - Proposed wording:
All nominations and elections for the office of city council
members or mayor shall be conducted on a non - partisan basis
without regard for or designation of political party
affiliation of any nominee on any nomination petition or
ballot.
Section 5.03: Nominations - Proposed wording: Candidates for
the office of mayor and city council members shall be
nominated for such office by the filing of a written notice
of candidacy with the designated city official at such time
and in such a manner as may be prescribed by ordinance.
The name of any qualified elector of the city shall be
printed upon the ballot to be used at each regular or
primary municipal election as a candidate for the office of
mayor or city council member, if there is filed with the
city clerk a petition in accordance with the following
provisions to -wit:
(a) Such petition shall state the name of each person
whose name is presented for a place upon the ballot and
that he is a candidate for the office of mayor or city
council member.
(b) Such petitions shall be signed by at least one percent
(1 %) duly registered, qualified electors of the city.
(c) Same as Section 138, City Code of Ordinances
(d) Same as Section 138, City Code of Ordinances
(e) Same as Section 138, City Code of Ordinances
(f) Section 139, City Code of Ordinances
Section 5.04: Form of Ballots - Hold for wording from Supervisor
of elections.
Section 5.05: Use Section 140 and 140A from City Code of
Ordinances.
Section 5.06: Council Districts; Adjustment of Districts -
proposed wording:
(a) Number of Districts - there shall be four city council
districts.
(b)Report; Specifications - Mrs. Wadsworth was asked to
contact Mrs. Odom. It was recommended that the City Council
form a committee to handle redistricting. Further
discussion is to be continued on June 7th.
Mrs. Bennington stated she would try to get someone to do a first
draft of the proposed charter for the next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:37 p.m.
Summary submitted by:
Beverly Kinney
Charter Review Committee
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