HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-07-10 EC MEMOMEMORANDUM
TO: Members of the Election Commission
FROM: Pat Crow, City Clerk
DATE: July 10, 1991
SUBJECT: PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS
I understand Rick DeWitt has sent each of you a copy of Council Bill No. 54
which addresses the recommendations of the Election Commission regarding
"registered voters." I have checked the proposed ordinance to make certain it
contains all the recommendations we've discussed and agreed upon, and I feel
comfortable with it. The council bill is to be considered on first reading at
Council's July 15th meeting, and I've enclosed a copy of the Council
Communication which I prepared relative to this bill.
It may be prudent for the Election Commission members to be present at that
meeting should Council have questions. They may not require additonal
information, but it is good to be prepared just in case. I'll make the
initial presentation and then turn it over to Jo. If you'll not be present at
Council's meeting, let Jo or me know.
DATE
July 15, 1991
INITIATED BY
STAFF SOURCE
ISSUE/ACTION PROPOSED
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT PROPOSED CHARTER
AMENDMENTS REGARDING
REGISTERED ELECTORS
Initiated by Election Committee and Council Subcommittee
Patricia H. Crow, City Clerk
Staff proposes Council approval of a bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of
the registered electors of the City of Englewood at the next scheduled regular
municipal election proposed amendments to the Charter of the City of Englewood
amending and deleting the term "qualified electors" and "taxpaying electors" and to
authorize the term "registered electors" in appropriate sections.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
The Election Commission met with City Council in study session on April 15, 1991,
and discussed proposed amendments to Charter §6, 15, 23, 34, 42, 45, 46, 47, 69,
104, 121, 134, 137:6, and 138:5.
Mayor Van Dyke appointed Council Members Bullock and Clayton to study other sections
of the Charter, specifically §7, 11, 13, 56, 59, and 61.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The Election Commission has reviewed the bill for an ordinance as prepared by the
City Attorney's office based on information submitted by the Commission and the
Council subcommittee. The proposed ordinance sets forth the recommendations of the
Commission. The Election Commission met with Mr. DeWitt on June 27, 1991, and
strongly suggested that these proposed amendments to the Charter be submitted to the
electorate under one question for ballot simplification. Charter §7 was discussed
at that time and there was concurrence that "Taxpaying Elector or Qualified
Taxpaying Elector" should be deleted from the list of definitions.
BACKGROUND
As stated previously, the Election Commission met with City Council on April 15,
1991, to discuss various amendments to the Home Rule Charter with regard to changing
~ Charter §6, 15, 23, 34, 42, 45, 46, 47, 69, 104, 121, 134, 137:6, and 138:5. The
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Election Commission recommended that the Charter be amended to read "registered
electors" in each of named sections.
As the Election Commission did not take a position concerning Charter §7, 11, 13,
56, 59, and 61, a Council subcommittee was appointed by Mayor Van Dyke to study
those sections of the Charter. Council Members Bullock and Clayton, assisted by
City Clerk Crow, presented a recommendation to Council dated April 25, 1991,
concerning Charter §7, 11, 13, 56, 59, and 61. The subcommittee recommended that
§59 and 61 be amended to read "qualified electors" deleting "taxpaying" from these
two sections, and that no changes be made to §11, 13, and 56.
FINANCIAL
Approval of the proposed ordinance would have no financial implications to the City
of Englewood.
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