Title
SUBJECT: Review of Draft Language Regarding New Charter Section - Tax Transparency Commission for Citizens Advisory Charter Review Committee Discussion, Consideration and Potential Modification
REPORT IN BRIEF
Allows for Committee review and discussion of draft language for new Charter Section “Tax Transparency Commission” as requested by the Charter Review Committee
RECOMMENDATION
Citizens Advisory Charter Review Committee - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving language as recommended by Staff;
B. Providing staff direction on any suggested changes to proposed language for new Charter Section “Tax Transparency Commission”; or,
C. Take no action; or,
D. Continue to a future meeting.
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DISCUSSION
On July 25, 2019, staff presented to the Citizens Advisory Charter Review Committee the concept of combining current and future tax oversight committees into one committee. Staff believes that this will increase transparency and citizen participation at the same time.
Staff was directed by the Committee to return to the August 15, 2019 meeting with draft language for review and possible approval for inclusion in the recommendation to the City Council for placement on the March 2020 Primary Ballot.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Charter Section - “Tax Transparency Commission”