Chapter 2.29
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION

Sections:

2.29.010    Creation.

2.29.020    Purpose and intent.

2.29.030    Functions and duties.

2.29.040    Membership.

2.29.050    Meeting schedule.

2.29.010 Creation.

There is hereby created a Charter Review Commission. The provisions of Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC and this chapter shall govern this Commission. (Ord. 3211 § 3, 2011; Ord. 2518 § 2, 1992; Ord. 2400 § 1, 1990).

2.29.020 Purpose and intent.

It is the purpose and intent of the City Council in establishing the Charter Review Commission to create an advisory body to serve as a resource to advise and make recommendations to the City Council and the City Manager on issues affecting the provisions of the City Charter. The Commission will review the organizational framework of City government, work to identify language to amend the City Charter to clarify or improve the workings of the City government, and recommend changes sufficiently in advance of elections to allow thoughtful City Council review and determination of whether to place the matter on the ballot. (Ord. 3211 § 3, 2011; Ord. 2518 § 2, 1992; Ord. 2400 § 1, 1990).

2.29.030 Functions and duties.

The functions and duties of the Charter Review Commission shall be as follows:

A. Constitute a forum for City-wide discussions, research and analysis of matters relating to current or proposed provisions of the City Charter, and amendments thereto.

B. Help coordinate citizen and staff ideas with regard to potential Charter changes.

C. Formulate specific language for proposed Charter changes to be submitted to the City Council in a form appropriate for placement on the ballot at an election wherein the proposed Charter changes can be submitted to the electorate.

D. Provide analyses and reports to the City Council in connection with said recommendations.

E. Prepare and submit proposed ballot arguments in favor of or against proposed Charter changes. (Ord. 3211 § 3, 2011; Ord. 2518 § 2, 1992; Ord. 2400 § 1, 1990).

2.29.040 Membership.

The Commission shall consist of seven voting members, to be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter and Chapter 2.25 CVMC. (Ord. 3211 § 3, 2011; Ord. 2518 § 2, 1992; Ord. 2400 § 1, 1990).

2.29.050 Meeting schedule.

A. Regular Meetings. The Commission shall hold regular meetings on the date and at the time as called by the chair or a majority of the Commission, in the Community Room, located in the Chula Vista Police Department at 315 Fourth Avenue.

B. Pre-Election Meetings. The Commission shall meet no later than the first Wednesday of the seventh month preceding the next regularly scheduled municipal election, at which time the Commission shall assign duties to its members as may be necessary; and consider agenda issues for further deliberation and discussion by the Commission. If a pre-election meeting is the Commission’s first meeting held during the City’s fiscal year, it shall constitute a “regular meeting,” as that term is used in CVMC 2.25.180.

C. The Commission may change its regular meeting day, time or location by written resolution in accordance with CVMC 2.25.200. (Ord. 3211 § 3, 2011; Ord. 2518 § 2, 1992; Ord. 2400 § 1, 1990).