Agenda - Council Work Session - 09/27/2022

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Advertising All vacancies will be advertised as follows: City newsletter, City Website (Charter page, In the News and Spotlight), QCTV, the City's official newspaper, Community Sign and Facebook. City Website The City Clerk or designee will review and update the Charter Commission web pages to ensure up-to- date and accurate information is posted. The web page should contain a description of the Charter Commission's role and responsibilities links to guiding documents, and membership requirements Recommendations and Desired Qualifications 1. The City Council wishes to preserve the distinct and separate nature of the Charter Commission. 2. The City Council recommends to the judge that when reviewing applications, the judge looks for candidates that show a holistic and broad depth of knowledge related to the constitution, forms of government, philosophy, political science and to be generally interested in government as it pertains to a Charter Commission. 3. Furthermore, understanding that wisdom and knowledge are not solely possessed by those who have acquired degrees, the city council requests each applicant be evaluated on their own merits and quality of application rather than necessitating the possession of a degree in the aforementioned fields. Terms & Requirements 1. If state law differs from this policy, state law will prevail 2. There are no limit to the number of terms that can be served 3. Terms are staggered, ending on December 31' of the fourth year in the term 4. Incumbents will be allowed to continue to serve until a successor is appointed as per Minnesota Statute 410.05 Subd. 2 5. Applicant must be a registered voter in the City of Ramsey, must not currently serve on the judiciary and must not be a current City Councilmember 6. Members of the Charter Commission are not eligible for a stipend Additional Steps 1. The City Clerk or designee will send a response (via automated e-mail when possible) when applications are received notifying the applicant that the application was received, next steps, the proposed timeline and a statement that applications will be kept on file for fourteen months from the application deadline. 2. The City Clerk or designee will verify eligibility (applicant is a registered voter in the City of Ramsey, not currently serving on the judiciary and is not a member of the City Council) and notify the Charter Commission Chair and City Council. 3. Copies of applications will be e-mailed to the City Council within five business days of the closing date. Copies will also be e-mailed to the Charter Commission Chair. Page 3 of 4