Section 3.11 of the Charter (page 16) allows for the city council to create jobs for their friends and family at will. No referendum is needed to establish boards, commissions, and other authorities. The Mayor will appoint the personnel. The charter is designed for cronyism at its best. Here is section 3.11:
(a) The city council shall create by ordinance such boards, commissions, and authorities to fulfill any investigative, quasi-judicial, or quasi-legislative function the city council deems necessary and shall by ordinance establish the composition, period of existence, duties, and powers thereof.
(b) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be appointed by the mayor and council for such terms of office and in such manner as shall be provided by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, terms of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by law.
(c) The city council by ordinance may provide for the compensation and reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses of the members of any board, commission, or authority.
The Yes-side really does not want you to read the charter. The pretty postcards present the story as they want you to believe it. The Voter That Knows Votes NO! Please read the Charter and vote on November 8th.
Posted By: Ali
