The City of Westminster's mayor and common council held a public hearing to discuss Charter Amendment Resolution 24-02, which proposes significant changes to the city's election procedures and voter registration processes. The resolution aims to amend Section 3 of the city charter, which outlines qualifications for the election of the mayor and council members, and to introduce new regulations regarding voter registration, particularly for members of the armed forces and absentee voters.

Key changes include the repeal of existing sections related to voter registration and the establishment of new provisions that streamline the registration process. The proposed amendments also address the handling of tie elections, the filling of vacancies, and the qualifications for city officers.

Following the charter discussion, the council moved on to Ordinance 24-07, which seeks to amend Chapter 4 of the city code concerning the administration of government and align it with the proposed charter changes. This ordinance includes provisions for the management of elections, qualifications for election officials, and the incorporation of absentee voting procedures.

Both the charter amendment and the ordinance aim to enhance the efficiency of city elections and ensure that the regulations are up-to-date and reflective of current practices. The public hearing concluded without any comments from attendees, and the council members expressed their intent to keep the discussions on the charter and ordinance separate while allowing for the incorporation of public feedback into the legislative process.