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RESOLUTION CONVENING A CHARTER COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER UPDATES TO
THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CHARTER
February 22, 2022
WHEREAS,the City of South Burlington's(City)municipal charter(24A V.S.A. ch. 13§§ 101 —
2101)was last updated in 2012; and
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2021 the City Council identified"consider charter changes
related to governance"as a priority in their adopted FY22 Policy Priorities and Strategies; and
WHEREAS,the City Council from time to time convenes a Charter Committee to consider and
review charter changes and solicit input from the community; and
WHEREAS,the City Council acknowledges that South Burlington is a welcoming community,
home to a diverse population, including residents of all ages, ethnicity, nationalities, and
backgrounds; and
WHEREAS,the City Council wishes to explore governance structures to ensure that voices are
equitably represented at policy making tables; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to update the charter to reflect currently used language,
reflects current operations, and is modernized; and
WHEREAS,the Charter Committee is currently composed of four resident members and the
City Clerk for five total members and is supported by the City Manager and City Attorney; and
WHEREAS,the Council wishes to ensure that School Board governance is well represented in
these discussions; and
WHEREAS,the City Council wishes to receive recommendations from an established Charter
Committee in 2023.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Burlington City Council hereby
expands the existing Charter Committee to include two representatives appointed by the School
Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Charter Committee consider governance models,
language updates, engage in a community feedback process, and prepare recommendations for
the City Council no later than July 2023.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council charges the Charter Committee with
conducting a comprehensive public process to solicit feedback from South Burlington residents
on governance models.
Signed this 2.2' day of February,2022.
Helen Riehle, Chair
Meaghan E ry,Vice-Chair
Tim Barritt, Clerk
S/ Thomas Chittenden
Thomas Chittende , City Councilor
Matt Cota, City Coun or