Decatur Charter Review Committee proposes 3-year council terms, anti-nepotism rule and other updates; public hearing, potential ballot set

The Charter Review Commission on Tuesday presented a set of proposed changes to the City of Decatur charter that would move council terms from two years to three, stagger elections, add an anti‑nepotism provision, and update several administrative provisions. The commission and City Council discussed language, implementation timing and a narrow provision on forfeiture of office that may need rewording before final action.