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Boerne commission reviews draft charter amendments including three‑year staggered terms and vacancy rule changes
Summary
The Boerne Charter Review Commission reviewed draft amendments Dec. 3 that would extend council terms to three years with staggered seats, clarify vacancy procedures to align with the Texas Constitution, and revise planning-and-zoning language; staff will refine ballot language for a public hearing in January ahead of a February election order.
The Boerne Charter Review Commission on Dec. 3 reviewed draft home-rule charter amendments that would change city council terms from two years to three, stagger seats so only about one-third of members are elected each year, and revise vacancy and planning-and-zoning language. Staff said the proposed amendments would become effective at the May 2026 election if voters approve them.
Mick, the presenter, told commissioners: "Basically, this amendment would become effective at the election in May 2026," and said the draft leaves the exact transition plan to be implemented later by ordinance so voters see simpler ballot language. He added that ballot text is being kept concise because charter amendment measures "need to be direct and understandable" under…
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