Resolution No. 23-02RESOLUTION NO. 23-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING MEMBERS OF
THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE; ADOPTING A
DEFINITE AND SPECIFIC CHARGE; ADOPTING CERTAIN
PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE COMMITTEE;
ESTABLISHING CITY STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Article XVIII, Section 81, City Charter, provides for the appointment of a
Charter Review Committee every eight years to review the City Charter and propose any
amendments or revisions, which may be advisable for placement on the regular election ballot;
WHEREAS, said Section also provides that the City Commission shall appoint a Charter
Review Committee membership consisting of at least nine (9) and no more than fifteen (15)
electors of the City;
WHEREAS, on January 9, 2023, the City Commission elected to create a Charter Review
Committee membership consisting of thirteen (13) electors of the City who are to serve for the
pendency of the Charter Review Committee existence as set forth in the Charter unless such
member is absent from two (2) consecutive regularly scheduled Charter Review Committee
meetings (subject to excused absence rules set forth by the chair of the Committee);
WHEREAS, the City Commission now desires to appoint the particular members of the
Charter Review Committee and provide for certain associated operations and provisions to the
Committee.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City ofAtlantic Beach, Florida:
SECTION 1. Appointments. The Council hereby appoints those thirteen (13) individuals
to the Charter Review Committee as listed in the schedule attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
SECTION 2. Adostine a Definite and Specific Charae.
The City Commission hereby adopts and approves the following definite and specific
charge for the Charter Review Committee:
The Charter Review Committee is tasked with conducting a comprehensive review
of the City's Charter and, in doing so, adhering to all aspects of the City Charter
Article XVIII, Section 81 — Periodic Review. The purpose of the Committee is to
evaluate the Charter and to present recommended changes to the City Commission.
The Committee is authorized and empowered to conduct a comprehensive review
of any phase of City Government. The Committee will be as self-sufficient as
possible, performing its own research and dictating its own schedule, with aid,
guidance and insight provided by City staff including but not limited to the City
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Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney or their designees. Each member shall carefully
review the Charter before the first Committee meeting.
SECTION 3. Adopting Certain Provisions Governing The Committee.
The City Commission hereby adopts and approves the following provisions and terms for
the Charter Review Committee:
Election of Committee Officers and Associated Duties.
The Charter Review Committee shall elect a chair and vice chair from among its
membership as required by the Charter, and it shall further elect a secretary from among its
membership who shall be responsible for preparing the following: (1) the agenda; (2) minutes of
each meeting (and their prompt recordation with the City), and (3) a final report of all proposed
recommendations. Further meetings of the Charter Review Committee shall be held upon the call
of the chair or a majority of the members of the Charter Review Committee, as authorized by the
Charter. The Charter Review Committee may elect other officers it deems advisable from among
its regular members for the proper governance of its meetings and charge.
The Committee quorum is seven (7) members. The Committee shall take no official action
unless a quorum is present at a meeting. Any official acts by the Committee shall require a majority
vote of the members present, however, as required by the Charter, no Charter amendment or
revision shall be submitted to the electorate for adoption (and therefor to the City Commission for
its review and consideration) unless favorably voted upon by a majority of the entire membership
of the Charter Review Committee.
The chair shall preside at all meetings of the Committee. In the temporary absence or
disability of the chair, all duties of the chair shall be performed by the vice chair.
In all cases involving points of parliamentary law, "Robert's Rules of Order" shall be the
book of reference, and its rules, so far as they are applicable and not in conflict with the
provisions of the City's Charter, Code, or other City ordinances, shall be the rules of this
Committee.
Removal or Resianation of a Committee Member.
Any member who fails to attend two (2) consecutive regularly scheduled meetings, subject
to excused absence rules as decided by the chair of the Committee, shall be declared to have
vacated their Committee seat, which shall be evidenced by the Committee chair notifying the City
Clerk of such vacancy in writing. A member may choose to resign from the Committee at any time
by giving written notice to the City Clerk. At such time, the City Commission may fill such
vacancy in its discretion.
Compliance with Laws.
The Committee and each member shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local
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laws including, but not limited to, the Florida Government in the Sunshine Law, Florida Code of
Ethics for Public Officers and Employees, Florida Public Records Law, and related provisions of
the City's Charter, Code of Ordinances and applicable resolutions, as may be amended from time
to time.
SECTION 4. Coordination with City Staff and City Commission.
Working collectively, the Committee shall coordinate with City staff on any needs within
its scope and mission.
Staff may be assigned by the City Manager, City Clerk or City Attorney, as necessary, to
provide aid, guidance and insight into City government operations or functions.
Notice of meetings shall be the responsibility of City staff.
The Committee shall provide a report of its activities to the City Commission periodically
at a frequency established by the Committee or upon request from any City Commission Member.
If required, City staff will be responsible for the collection and expenditure of any City
funds in accordance with purchasing guidelines.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida, this 23rd day of
January, 2023.
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Attest;,
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jason abri ,City Attorney
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EXHIBIT 1
CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBER LIST
DAWN SCOTT
MITCHELL REEVES
ELLEN GOLOMBEK
CHARLES DRYSDALE
BRUCE ANDREWS
KIRK HANSEN
JENNIFER LAGNER
WILLIAM GULLIFORD
KELLY ELMORE
DONALD YOUNG
DEBBIE BUCKLAND
STEVE SWANN
SUZANNE SHAUGHNESSY
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