HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2026-13 Charter Review CommitteeRESOLUTION 2026-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING A CHARTER REVIEW
COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE
VILLAGE CHARTER AND RECOMMEND AMENDMENTS TO THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village Council wishes to create a Charter Review Committee to serve as an advisory
body to the Council, conduct a comprehensive and independent review of the Village Charter, and
recommend such amendments as the Committee deems appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to provide for the creation, composition, and duties of the
Charter Review Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council determines that the adoption of this Resolution is in the best interests
of the Village and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA as follows:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are ratified as true and incorporated herein.
Section 2. Creation; role. The Village Council hereby creates a Charter Review Committee
("Committee") to serve as an advisory body to the Village Council. The role of the Committee is
to conduct a comprehensive and independent review of the Village Charter and to recommend
such amendments as the Committee determines appropriate for consideration by the Village
Council and, if approved, submission to the electors.
Section 3. Intent. The Village Council's intent is that the Committee reflect a broad cross-
section of the community, including geographic, demographic, and professional diversity, to
ensure a balanced and representative review of the Village Charter.
Section 4. Selection; quorum. The Committee shall consist of nine (9) members appointed by
the Village Council. A quorum shall consist of five (5) members.
Section 5. Qualifications and composition.
(a) Each member of the Committee shall be a qualified elector and a resident of the
Village for at least three (3) years prior to appointment.
(b) In making appointments to the Committee, the Village Council shall, to the greatest
extent practicable:
(1) Appoint members from each of the Village's different geographic areas and from
different residential housing types, e.g., single-family and multi -family;
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(2) Consider diversity of age, residency length, and degree of civic involvement; and
(3) Consider members with varied professional backgrounds, including, but not limited
to, local government, law, finance and accounting, planning, business ownership
and management, and volunteer leadership.
Section 6. Organization and procedures.
(a) At the first organizational meeting of the Committee, the members shall elect a
chair and vice chair from among the Committee membership.
(b) The Committee shall meet at least once monthly or at a greater or lesser frequency
as determined by the Committee in order to fulfill its duties and responsibilities.
(c) Any Committee recommendation to the Village Council requires an affirmative
vote of at least five (5) members.
(c) The Village Attorney shall serve as legal advisor to the Committee, and Village
Staff shall provide such support services to the Committee as necessary in order for the Committee
to perform its duties and responsibilities.
(d) To the extent not inconsistent with the express terms of this Resolution, the conduct
of the Committee shall comply with the provisions of Section 2-1 of the Village Code of
Ordinances.
Section 7. Council consideration. The Village Council may approve, modify, or reject the
Committee's recommendations and submit proposed amendments to the Village's electors for
referendum vote.
Section 8. Duration. The Committee shall remain in effect for a period of six (6) months from
the date of appointment or until the Committee issues its final report and recommendations to the
Village Council, whichever shall first occur. Thereafter, the Committee shall automatically sunset
unless extended by the Village Council.
Section 9. Effective date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
PASS DOPTED DOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 2026.
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