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Pearland council approves 7-member Charter Review Commission after heated debate; amendment to remove chamber president fails
Summary
The Pearland City Council on Jan. 13 approved a seven-member slate to serve on the city's Charter Review Commission by a 4-3 vote after extended discussion over qualifications, geography and a failed amendment to remove one nominee.
Pearland City Council on Monday approved a recommended seven-member slate to serve on the city's Charter Review Commission, voting 4-3 to forward the group to the charter review process that must occur every six years.
The commission will review the city charter and may recommend changes that would then require council approval to place proposed amendments on a public ballot. The council approved the slate after roughly 90 minutes of discussion about applicant qualifications, geographic representation and potential conflicts of interest.
Mayor (presenter) and the two former mayor pro tems who served on the citizen-selection subcommittee described a process that solicited 12 applicants and aimed for a balance of…
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