§ 6.2. Charter Revision.

(A)

At its first regular meeting in December 2008, and thereafter every fifth year, the Council shall appoint and fund a Charter Revision Commission (the "Commission").

(B)

The Commission shall consist of seven persons. One appointment shall be made by the Mayor and each Council member. In addition, the Mayor shall appoint one person to the Commission who is the Vice-Mayor or Council member who is serving a second consecutive term, who shall serve as a non-voting Commission member. In the event a second term Vice-Mayor or Council member is not serving, the Mayor may appoint a sitting Vice-Mayor or Council member. The Mayor shall not be eligible for appointment to the Commission. Staff and Council members, other than the nonvoting member that is to be appointed by the Mayor, are also prohibited from serving on the Charter Revision Commission. The Commission shall commence its proceedings within 45 calendar days after appointment by the Council.

(C)

If the Commission determines that an amendment or revision is needed, it shall submit the same to the Council no later than July 1st of the year following its appointment. Alternative proposals may be submitted. The Council shall submit suggested amendments and revisions to the electors of the City in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.1, at the next regularly scheduled election.

(Amend. August 24, 2010; August 26, 2014)