HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2025-008 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, CREATING A CHARTER REVIEW
COMMISSION AND APPOINTING CITY COUNCIL TO THE
COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit proposed City Charter amendment(s) to
the qualified voters of the City; and
WHEREAS, Article XVIII, Section 21 of the City Charter states that the Charter may not
be amended more than once every two years; and
WHEREAS, the City's Charter was last amended in 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to create a Charter Review Commission to discuss
potential amendment(s) to the City Charter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby establishes a Charter Review Commission to
review and make recommendations for amendments to the City's Charter.
SECTION 2.The Charter Review Commission shall be charged with considering possible
revisions to the Articles and Sections of the Charter as noted below,
determining which of these Articles and Sections require amendment,
deletion, or addition, for the purpose of calling a Charter Amendment
Election.
Article V: City Council.
Section 3. Date of election; Candidates to run for places; Places designated.
The Commission to consider provisions in this Section related to term limits.
Section 7. Vacancies.
Article VI: Powers and Duties of Officers
Section 7(1). Judge of the Municipal Court. The Commission to consider
provision in this Section related to term coinciding with the Mayor.
SECTION 3. The City Council may amend the charge of the Charter Review Commission
at any time.
SECTION 4. The Charter Review Commission shall consist of the Mayor and the seven
(7) City Council members.
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SECTION 5.The meetings of the Charter Review Commission shall be open to the public
and held in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
SECTION 6. The Charter Review Commission shall complete its review and provide
recommendations and a report to the City Council on or before June 23,
2025, unless such date is modified. The Mayor shall be authorized to modify
the date as necessary, without further formal action from the City Council.
SECTION 7. The City Council shall make the final determination concerning whether and
when to hold a City Charter Amendment election and the propositions to be
submitted to the voters at the election.
SECTION 8. The Charter Review Commission shall cease to exist upon the
accomplishment of the purpose for which it was created unless earlier
abolished by majority vote of the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 27th day of January, 2025.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
P ulette A. Hartman, City Manager
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