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Charter Review Committee defers decision on minimum qualifications for clerk and treasurer

Glendale Charter Review Committee · April 3, 2026
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Summary

The committee debated whether to place minimum qualifications (degrees, experience, or professional credentials) for the elected clerk and treasurer in the charter, heard mixed views about enforceability, and voted to table the matter for staff or member drafting and further study.

Glendale's Charter Review Committee on April 2 discussed but did not adopt charter language setting minimum qualifications for candidates for city clerk and city treasurer. The committee voted to table the item and asked members and staff to draft potential, objective language for the next meeting.

Staff presented examples from other charter cities. Redondo Beach was the only surveyed city with specific educational and experience requirements for the…

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