September 29, 2004

Memo

To: Charter Committee

From: Public Info sub-committee (Don, Carole, Pam)

Re: Political issues in the current Ashland charter

We have identified the following charter items as political issues that may deserve special consideration in our deliberations:

Mayor-manager structure/roles/relationship

Mayoral veto/ability to vote on council issues

Election of the city recorder

Election of the municipal judge

Election/powers of the Park Commission and related issues re: the organization of the Parks Department

Election of city council by positions

City Band

City council term limits

This list is scheduled for discussion on October 7; please bring your comments/additional suggestions to our meeting.