Section 1.05 of the City Charter provides that the City Council will appoint a charter commission as often as it deems necessary, but not less than every five years, to review the operations of city government under the Charter and determine whether revisions should be made.

Resolution 18-39 prescribes that the Commission is charged with the responsibility of reviewing the operations of city government to determine whether revisions in the Charter should be made; and that the Commission complete the work and present to the City Council a written report on the findings and recommendations by May 7, 2019.  

Meetings of the Commission will be posted on the City bulletin boards and City website and are open to the public.  One public hearing will be held to receive input from the public, additionally public input will be received by email or letter; input will be received from key staff and interviews scheduled with the City Manager, Mayor and Members of Council.