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North College Hill charter review panel recommends removing transition clauses, new mayor duties and 45‑day special‑election notice
Summary
The North College Hill Charter Review Committee on Monday recommended several changes to the city charter, including removing a transitional provision that already has been implemented, requiring the mayor to attend at least one council meeting per month, renaming the finance manager position to finance director and adding a requirement that residents receive at least 45 days' written notice before a special election.
The North College Hill Charter Review Committee on Monday recommended several changes to the city charter, including removing a transitional provision that already has been implemented, requiring the mayor to attend at least one council meeting per month, renaming the finance manager position to finance director and adding a requirement that residents receive at least 45 days' written notice before a special election.
The recommendations matter because they would change how the city's executive and financial roles are defined, increase routine public reporting and set a longer notice period for any council‑placed special election ballot measures.
Committee chair Councilwoman Javette Underwood outlined the group's proposals during the council meeting and said the panel will deliver its report in…
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