Charter panel removes 'three affirmative votes' clause for immediate ordinance effectiveness
The Charter Review Commission voted to strike language that said an ordinance could take effect on first reading "by at least 3 affirmative votes," leaving effectiveness tied to the motion and majority rules and resolving a mayoral concern about inconsistent thresholds.
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The Charter Review Commission on Monday unanimously approved removing the phrase "by at least 3 affirmative votes" from Article 3 Section 15(d), simplifying when an ordinance may take effect immediately after a first reading.
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