AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a final report from the Chair of the Charter Review Commission regarding recommendations for amendments to the City Charter, and provide direction as appropriate.
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Meeting date: May 20, 2025
Department: City Attorney
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: In January 2025, the City Council appointed seven members to the 2025 Charter Review Commission: Yansi Arevalo, Daniel Ayala, Michele Burleson, Jim Garber, Amy Meeks, Rob Roark and John Thomaides. The City Council also identified areas of the Charter to be studied by the Commission in addition to the Commission's overall section by section review.
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Background Information:
* The 2025 Charter Review Commission held a series of seven meetings to consider possible amendments to the San Marcos City Charter. The Commission concluded its work on April 27, 2025 and approved the attached recommended amendments to the Charter.
* The attached report includes a list of recommended amendments along with a purpose statement for each recommendation.
* A markup version of the Charter showing the pro...
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