2016-0157
INTRODUCED BY: PAUL J. HOGAN, PE, COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE, DIVISION B
RESOLUTION NO.
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A resolution calling for the creation of a Home Rule Charter Review Committee that is to review the St. Charles Parish Home Rule Charter and is to provide the Parish Council with recommendations on charter amendments that the Committee finds warranted for consideration by the Parish Council in order to provide for the betterment of the local governance of St. Charles Parish.
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WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Home Rule Charter has been in place for more than thirty-six years; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of St. Charles Parish to periodically undertake a complete review of the Home Rule Charter to identify any potential amendments to the Home Rule Charter which may be warranted and worthy of presenting to the citizens of the Parish for their consideration and approval thereof; and,
WHEREAS, amendments to the Home Rule Charter require a vote of the people of the Parish; and,
WHEREAS, next year's fall election will be a major election ends up bringing out the largest numbers of voters to vote; and,
WHEREAS, presenting proposed Home Rule Charter amendments to the voters are best done when a large voter turnout is expected; and,
WHEREAS, sufficient time is needed prior to the fall election for the committee to be formed and to present suggested Home Rule Charter amendments to the Council for it to consider them for placement on the ballot.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL do hereby authorize and approve the creation of a Home Rule Charter Review Committee, (herein referred to as "the Committee") that is to be composed of non-elected citizens of St. Charles Parish consisting of nine (9) members that are to be confirmed by the St. Charles Parish Council with each Councilmember nominating one (1) individual to be considered for appointment to the Committee by the Council and each Councilme...
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