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Charter committee adopts Section 5.8 giving council authority to judge member qualifications
Summary
The Sweet Home Charter Review Committee voted to adopt new Section 5.8, which gives the council authority to judge election qualifications and to conduct public hearings for members facing possible removal; the committee discussed due-process limits and risks tied to free-speech case law.
The Sweet Home Charter Review Committee voted to adopt a proposed Section 5.8 giving the council authority to “be the judge of the election and qualifications of its members,” including holding public hearings for councillors charged with conduct that could lead to removal.
The provision, presented as a new Section 5.8 and recommended by City Attorney Blair Larson, passed on a roll-call vote after committee members debated whether the charter should enumerate a detailed due-process procedure or leave specifics to council rules. The motion to adopt the language carried by voice and roll-call votes; the committee recorded “Motion carries.”
Committee members said the clause is…
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