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SARPD charter amendments approved to stagger terms, allow civilian secretary and quarterly meetings
Summary
The Hilton Township board approved a package of amendments to the SARPD charter that add a civilian‑employee definition, create staggered and shorter executive terms beginning in 2028, permit a civilian secretary/treasurer, and change meeting and budget timelines.
Presenter (board member) presented a set of amendments to the SARPD charter and said the changes would “allow us to operate in a better manner.” The package adds a definition for a civilian employee, allows municipalities to appoint a resident member (not necessarily a governing‑body designee), revises alternate rotation rules and extends current terms by one year so staggered terms can begin in 2028. After discussion, the board voted to approve the amendments.
Presenter highlighted several operational changes that motivated the edits, including shifting required meetings from monthly to at least quarterly and moving the chief’s budget submission date so the chief would have more time to prepare realistic numbers. “We are going to change that the meetings have to be held at least quarterly,” the Presenter said during the discussion. The amendments also change executive officer terms to two years going forward and allow the board to appoint a civilian secretary/treasurer to handle minutes and checks. A board member made the motion to approve and it carried on a voice vote.
Why it matters: the amendments are intended to improve continuity and operational flexibility for the SARPD governing structure by avoiding a full board turnover in a single year and by clarifying administrative roles. The board recorded signatures on the approved amendment documents so they can be taken to the relevant municipalities and filed as required.
