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Advertising <br /> All vacancies will be advertised as follows: City newsletter, City Website (Charter page, In the News and <br /> Spotlight), QCTV,the City's official newspaper, Community Sign and Facebook. <br /> City Website <br /> The City Clerk or designee will review and update the Charter Commission web pages to ensure up-to- <br /> date and accurate information is posted.The web page should contain a description of the Charter <br /> Commission's role and responsibilities links to guiding documents, and membership requirements <br /> Recommendations and Desired Qualifications <br /> 1. The City Council wishes to preserve the distinct and separate nature of the Charter Commission. <br /> 2. The City Council recommends to the judge that when reviewing applications,the judge looks for <br /> candidates that show a holistic and broad depth of knowledge related to the constitution,forms <br /> of government, philosophy, political science and to be generally interested in government as it <br /> pertains to a Charter Commission. <br /> 3. Furthermore, understanding that wisdom and knowledge are not solely possessed by those who <br /> have acquired degrees, the city council requests each applicant be evaluated on their own <br /> merits and quality of application rather than necessitating the possession of a degree in the <br /> aforementioned fields. <br /> TERMS&REQUIREMENTS <br /> 1. If state law differs from this policy, state law will prevail. <br /> 2. There are no limit to the number of terms that can be served <br /> 3. Terms are staggered, ending on December 315t of the fourth year in the term <br /> 4. Incumbents will be allowed to continue to serve until a successor is appointed as per Minnesota <br /> Statute 410.05 Subd. 2 <br /> 5. Applicant must be a registered voter, must not currently serve on the judiciary, must not be a <br /> current city council member <br /> STIPEND <br /> Members of the Charter Commission are not eligible for a stipend <br /> ADDITIONAL STEPS <br /> 1. The City Clerk or designee will send a response (via automated e-mail when possible)when <br /> applications are received notifying the applicant that the application was received, next steps, <br /> the proposed timeline and a statement that applications will be kept on file for fourteen months <br /> from the application deadline. <br /> 3 <br />