The Lee's Summit City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 25-22 on Tuesday establishing the 2026 Charter Review Commission, which will begin its substantive work in January and is expected to review the city charter as required by the charter every 10 years.

"By virtue of the authority vested in me as mayor... I hereby proclaim"—the council adopted the resolution to constitute the commission from nominees submitted by council members, the assistant city manager said at the meeting. Council members had nominated citizens over the preceding months, and staff said the commission members will receive an orientation before beginning work.

City staff said the commission's work historically is intensive: earlier cycles required months of research and meetings, followed by the assembly of ballot questions for voters. "It was pretty hot and heavy for about six months, and then we slowed down a little bit," a staff member recalled of the previous review, noting that some items ultimately became ballot issues.

The council's resolution passed on a unanimous roll-call vote. Staff will reach out to the appointees and schedule an orientation; the commission is expected to begin its review in January. Council members thanked the nominees and noted the commission's workload and the importance of public participation in charter review.