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Charter Review Commission recommends term limits, manager responsibilities and other Charter changes
Summary
The Dorchester County Charter Review Commission recommended several Charter amendments including clarifying the county manager's authority, removing some residency requirements, adjusting budget deadlines, increasing transparency measures and adding a three‑consecutive‑term limit for council members starting in 2026; council will open public comment March 19.
The Charter Review Commission presented recommended changes to the Dorchester County Charter during the March 5 council meeting, urging clarifications to the county manager's responsibilities and a set of administrative and transparency updates.
William Layton, chairman of the Charter Review Commission, outlined recommendations that include: defining the county manager as the only official…
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