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Charter Review Commission advances three amendments, rejects a measure limiting county role on citizen initiatives
Summary
On April 8 the Clark County Charter Review Commission voted to send three proposed charter amendments (ethics commission size, legislative‑branch employees, and performance audits) to committee study while rejecting a proposal that would bar county officials from interfering with citizen initiatives; the commission also formed a drafting committee and paused detailed‑form deadlines to the PA's office.
April 8, 2026 — The Clark County Charter Review Commission voted to advance three proposed charter amendments into committee study and rejected a fourth proposal that would have restricted county officials’ involvement in citizen initiative campaigns.
The commission approved committee study for amendment 26‑31, which would expand the county ethics commission from three members to five. Commissioner Hamlik, the amendment’s sponsor, argued a five‑member body ‘‘improves decision quality and public trust’’ and reduces the risk that absences deny a quorum. The roll call showed 11 ayes and four abstentions; there were no recorded no votes. The sponsor will chair the study effort as the commission assembles a subcommittee to draft language and cost estimates.
The commission declined to advance amendment 26‑09, a proposal from Commissioner Jay that would bar the county…
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