Submitted by: Laura Reams
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Agenda Section: Discussion
Item Title:
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Hyattsville Charter Amendment Resolution: 2024-03: Removing the Requirement that Council Meetings Start at 8 PM
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
For discussion. A public hearing will be held at 6 PM on April 1, 2024, to hear input from the community on the proposed amendment to the City’s Charter.
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Summary Background:
Charter Amendment Resolution 2024-03: Removing the Requirement that Council Meetings Start at 8 PM
The proposed Charter Amendment remove a requirement that Council Meetings begin at 8:00 p.m., which has not been in practice since 2020, and seeks to provide the Council with the flexibility to hold meetings at times that are appropriate and convenient for Council and community members.
Next Steps:
Timeline for Adoption
• April 1: Public Hearing at 6 PM, Council discussion during the scheduled 7 PM Council meeting
• April 15: Scheduled Adoption of the Charter Amendment Resolution
• June 4: Effective Date of the Charter Amendment Resolution
Fiscal Impact:
The City will incur printing fees to publish the required summary notice of the Charter Amendment Resolution in the Prince George’s Post.
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support.
Community Engagement:
Community members are encouraged to attend the public hearing and provide comments on the proposed charter amendment resolution. The proposed amendment is published on the City’s website under “Hyattsville Ordinances”. Upon adoption, the City Clerk’s office will publish the required legal notices and transmit the resolution to the State Department of Legislative Services.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 1 - Ensure Transparent and Accessible Governance
Legal Review Required?
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