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Starke commission to advertise openings for charter-review committee; Oct. 31 closing proposed
Summary
Commissioners agreed to advertise openings for a charter-review committee with a suggested Oct. 31 application deadline and to consider appointments when a full board can attend, with plans to finalize in November or early December.
The Starke City Commission directed staff to advertise openings for a charter-review committee and recommended leaving the application period open long enough to attract multiple candidates.
Commissioners discussed outreach and timing, suggesting a posting period of two to three weeks and proposing an Oct. 31 closing date so the commission could review applicants and act when more members are available. Commissioners emphasized recruiting committed community members over a large panel that could slow the process; specific nominees mentioned included Glenda Ruis, currently on the zoning board, and Scott Roberts, a recent commission member who said he was considering applying.
Staff confirmed the posting would appear on the city's website and Facebook page and agreed to publish the notice promptly so applicants would have three full weeks to apply. Commissioners also discussed scheduling to accommodate members who will be out of town, and recommended taking final votes when a full board could participate.
What comes next: staff will post the opening with the Oct. 31 closing date and prepare applicant materials for commission review at the next feasible meeting. The commission asked staff to return applicant lists and to flag any scheduling conflicts that might delay appointments.
