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RESOLUTION R-1819-66: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, ESTABLISHING A CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A TARGETED REVIEW OF THE NORMAN CITY CHARTER AND TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
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BACKGROUND: During its October 30, 2018 Study Session, City Council discussed possible amendments to the Charter to have the City Attorney and the Internal Auditor positions report directly to City Council. During the discussion, a majority of Councilmembers expressed support for reconstituting the Charter Review Commission ("CRC") to look at the proposal related to the City Attorney and City Auditor positions as well as other items. Council was asked to provide any additional items they would like the CRC to review to Staff for inclusion in a resolution providing for a targeted charter review by the CRC. Staff was asked to contact the members of the previous CRC and determine whether they would still be willing to serve.
DISCUSSION: During November and December, Staff received a number of requests from Councilmembers to include in the resolution appointing the CRC. In addition, Staff received a request from Norman Regional Hospital for changes to the Norman Regional Hospital Authority trust indenture which also implicates a change in the Charter language. The items identified in Resolution R-1819-66 for CRC review are:
* Consider adding language to the Charter related to the appointment and removal of a City Auditor that would be a full time employee of the City of Norman and appointed and subject to removal by the City Council.
* Review of Article VII, Section 2 to consider whether the City Attorney should be appointed and subject to removal by the City Council.
* Consider adding language to the Charter that would establish consequences should the provisions of Section 2-103 of the City's Code be violated.
* Review of Article II, Section 1 to consider increasing the monthly stipend provided for th...
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