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Cleveland City Council
Katherine Samsa, Communications Director
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In accordance to Section 200-1 of the City of Cleveland Charter, Cleveland City Council, under Council President Martin J. Sweeney, is undertaking the Charter Review process this year.
The Charter Review process is an opportunity to streamline outdated codes and procedures and to take a close look at they way the City operates. Charter Review Commission members are responsible for considering changes to City’s governing document.
“Every 20 years Council is presented with the opportunity to make alterations to the City Charter. We are approaching this very seriously, as a chance to move the City forward and make a significant difference,” said Council President Sweeney. “Ultimately, the voters of the City of Cleveland have the final decision on any changes that are made.”
Council President Sweeney is recommending that Councilwoman Phyllis Cleveland, Ward 5, serve as Chair of the 15 member Charter Review Commission that is responsible for making recommendations for changes to the City Charter. Under the State of Ohio’s Home Rule provision, the City Charter is the document from which the City derives its power to govern. Commission members have six months to thoroughly review and propose changes to the Charter. The proposed changes are then reviewed by Council and those that are approved are placed on the ballot.
Cleveland City Council believes the input of concerned Cleveland citizens is necessary to ensure that the Charter is reflective of the needs of City residents. Your suggestions for Charter alterations are welcome.
“The make up of the Charter Review Commission is vitally important,” said Councilwoman Cleveland. “Council will assemble a diverse group that will be reflective of the City of Cleveland as a whole and will be able to propose the types of changes that would benefit all residents.”
Please send suggestions to webmaster@clevelandcitycouncil.org or to Attn: Charter Review, Cleveland City Council, 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 220, Cleveland, OH 44114. |
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Cleveland City Council
601 Lakeside Avenue
Room 220
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 664-2840
(216) 664-3837 fax
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