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TEXAS
"City of Choice"
RESOLUTION NO. ` SoO
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO, GUADALUPE
COUNTY, TEXAS, CREATING A CHARTER REVIEW
COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, The City of Cibolo is a Home Rule Municipality located in Guadalupe
County, Texas, created in accordance with provisions of the Texas Local Government
Code and operating pursuant to its adopted City Charter and all applicable laws and
enabling legislation of the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, The City of Cibolo City Charter establishes the authority and procedures
for City Council to create, establish or appoint such boards, committees or commissions
it deems necessary to carry out the functions and obligation of the City; and
WHEREAS, The City of Cibolo desires to involve citizens in a way that effectively
functions as a stakeholder group; and
WHEREAS, The City of Cibolo The City Council feels it is important to receive
community input and direction from the community to determine whether any provisions
require revision; and
WHEREAS, The City Council shall appoint a Charter Review Commission at least once
every six (6) years and no more often than once every two (2) years to review and
propose amendments to the City of Cibolo Charter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CIBOLO, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION CREATED
SECTION 1.1 CREATION, COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS
There is hereby created a Charter Review Commission to be composed of ten (10)
members. One member will be nominated by each City Councilmember from citizens in
their district that have filled out an application to serve on a City Committee or
Commission, one member will be nominated by the Mayor and the two remaining
positions are to be filled by one member from the Planning & Zoning Commission and
one member from the Economic Development Corporation with no more than two
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members from any district. All nominations will require a vote of the Council for
placement on the committee.
SECTION 1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS OF MEMBERS
Members of the Charter Review Commission shall be qualified voters and residents of
the City of Cibolo. Members of the Commission shall be appointed to serve for not more
than six months at which time a report shall be presented to the City Council and all
records of proceedings of the Charter Review Commission shall be filed with the City
Clerk and become a public record. All members shall serve at the pleasure of the City
Council and may be removed at the discretion of the City Council.
SECTION 1.3 DUTIES OF THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
The Charter Review Commission will act as an advisory group to the Mayor and City
Council and shall:
• Inquire into the operation of the City government under the Charter and determine
whether any provisions require revision; and
• Propose any recommendations it deems desirable to insure compliance with the
Charter of the City government; and
• Report its findings and present its recommendation to the City Council.
SECTION 1.4 ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS
The members of the Charter Review Commission shall elect a Chairman and Vice
Chairman at their first meeting. All meetings will be held at Cibolo City Hall at 6:30 pm.
Multiple meetings per month may be required of this commission. The commission will
begin when members have been selected and appointed by City Council. The Chairman
shall preside over the commission when in session and may vote on all matters. The vice
chairman will preside in the absence of the chairman.
SECTION 1.5 QUORUM
A majority of the Charter Review Commission shall constitute a Quorum for the
commission to meet and conduct business.
SECTION 1.6 RULES AND PROCEDURES; RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
The Charter Review Commission will follow the Rules and Procedures as provided in the
City Council Policy. The City Secretary or her designated representative shall take
minutes, record each session and post agendas as required.
SECTION 1.7 COMPENSATION
The Charter Review Commission shall serve without compensation.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED by a vote of "7 for to _Q5 against this 13 th day of
, 2018.
APPROVED:
Stos Boy
Mayor
ATTEST:
Peggy Cimics, TRMC
City Secretary
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