Columbus City Council and Mayor Andrew J. Ginther Accepting Applications For Council Charter Review Committee
[COLUMBUS-OH]
The time has arrived to review how to best serve the residents of America’s
Opportunity City. City of Columbus Councilmember Shannon G. Hardin and Mayor Andrew J. Ginther
are proud to announce the City is accepting applications for the Council
Charter Review Committee.
“This
review will hear from neighborhoods, examine national best practices, and
ultimately facilitate a citywide conversation so that all Columbus residents
can have a say in the structure of their city council,” said Councilmember
Hardin. “This committee will be diverse, inclusive, transparent, and, I hope,
lead to meaningful change.”
To
serve on the Committee, candidates must submit a resume and a narrative of no
more than 500-words on the following subject, “Why I Want to Serve on the
Council Charter Review Committee.” Application materials must be accepted and
time-stamped by the office of the Columbus City Clerk located in City Hall,
room 231, 90 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215 by Friday, August 26, at
noon. Materials can be submitted by hard copy or emailed to [email protected].
Only
applications from Columbus residents who are not elected officials or City of
Columbus employees will be considered. Please note, applications are
considered public records once accepted.
Mayor
Ginther and City Council will select members. The Committee will study
the operation of city government and help find ways to improve service to the
community.
“As
our city grows, the structure of City Council should be evaluated in a
thoughtful, deliberate way to make sure it is meeting the needs of all of our
residents,” said Mayor Ginther.
The
Committee will be selected by the end of August and begin work immediately. It
will convene a minimum of seven public meetings beginning in September and make
recommendations to Council by February of 2017.
Any
recommendations made by the Charter Review Committee to amend the Charter will
require a vote of Council and the approval of Columbus voters.
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