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Charter Amendment Committee

Monday, November 6, 2006 · 7:45 PM AM · Veterans Park Community Center 101 E. 28th Street

TL;DR

The Charter Amendment Committee held a special meeting to discuss potential revisions to retirement and collective bargaining provisions in the city charter. Two recommendations were reviewed and received, which could impact city employee retirement policies and budgeting.

Key Decisions

  • Revision of Service Retirement Age Received and Filed (Passed)
  • Certification of Funds for Collective Bargaining Agreements Received and Filed (Passed)

Agenda

  1. SPECIAL MEETING
  2. CALL TO ORDER
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. 1. Recommendation to revise Article XXI of the City Charter regarding "Normal Earliest Age for Service Retirement."
    Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed Passed

    A motion was made by Councilmember DeLong, seconded by Councilmember Lerch, to receive and file Article XXI of the City Charter regarding Normal Earliest Age for Service Retirement. The motion carried by the following vote:

  5. 2. Recommendation to amend the City Charter regarding Certification of Available Funds to Fulfill Collective Bargaining Agreements and Establishment of a Retirement Reserve.
    Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed Passed

    A motion was made by Councilmember DeLong, seconded by Councilmember Lerch, to receive and file the Certification of Available Funds to fulfill Collective Bargaining Agreements and Establishment of a Retirement Reserve. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Committee.
  7. ADJOURNMENT
  8. I, Gloria Harper, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting _____________________________ Date: ________________
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