Amherst Charter Commission: January 19, 2017
MEETING TIME: 7:15 pm. LOCATION: Amherst Police, Community Room. LIST OF TOPICS: 1. Call to order, approve agenda, approve minutes. 2. Revisit minutes process. 3. Discuss improvements to Town Meeting-based model. 4. Public comment. 5. Compare improved Town Meeting-based model to Council-based model (if time permits). 6. Plan for upcoming meetings. 7. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to the meeting. 8. Adjourn.
Charter Commission
The Charter Commission, elected in 2016, is meeting to prepare a written document which establishes and defines the structure of the government for Amherst. This document, called a Charter, may create local offices, distribute powers, duties and responsibilities among local offices, and may establish and define certain procedures to be followed. Our work must be completed within 18 months of our election, and when completed, the final recommended Charter is submitted to the voters. If approved by the voters, the Charter would serve as Amherst's "constitution".
