Charter Commission 7-7-16
MEETING TIME: 7:00 pm. LOCATION: Town Room, Town Hall. LIST OF TOPICS: Call to order and approve agenda (2 minutes). Approve minutes from previous meeting (5 minutes). Interviews with executive branch officials and business representatives (1 hour, 35 minutes). Public comment (10 minutes). Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours prior to the meeting. Agendas/planning for future meetings (7 min). Key takeaways (1 min). 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".
