HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2025-04-1761 Appointing a Charter Review CommissionCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2025.0 4 - 1 r16 I
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS APPOINTING A CHARTER REVIEW
COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of Anna, Texas Home -Rule Charter (the "Charter") was originally adopted
by the vote of the people of the City of Anna, Texas on May 7, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Charter was amended on November 4, 2008, May 12, 2012, and May 5, 2018;
and
WHEREAS, Section 11.07 of the Charter states that the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas
(the "City Council") must appoint a Charter Review Commission (the "Commission") at least
once every six years and that said Commission must consist of at least ten citizens of the City;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA,
TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated
The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein for all purposes as if set forth in full.
Section 2. Charter Commission Appointed
In accordance with Section 11.077 of the City of Anna, Texas Home -Rule Charter, the following
persons are hereby appointed to serve on the Charter Review Commission:
Jessica Walden
Bruce Norwood
Theresa King -Bell
Gretchen Stewart
Susan Jones
Katherine Swafford
Andy Torres
Choya Morrison
Randy Sachs
Lynn Bryan
Justin Inesta
Section 3. Appointment of Presiding Officers
Jessica Walden is hereby appointed to serve as the Charter Review Commission Chair, and
Bruce Norwood is hereby appointed to serve as the Vice Chair.
Section 4. Appointment of Alternate Members
Nathan Wilbur
Robbie Sell
Section 5. Additional Appointees, Role
The City Manager, City Attorney, and City Secretary (the "City Council Appointees") shall attend
all meetings of the Charter Review Commission and shall serve in an advisory capacity to the
Commission. The duties of the Council Appointees include assisting and advising the
Commission with regard to meeting schedules, meeting agendas, meeting procedures, and
legal operational matters related to Charter and City operations. City Council Appointees shall
participate in the deliberations of the Commission but shall not vote on the Commission's final
report and recommendations to the City Council. The City Secretary shall keep the minutes of
the proceedings of all Commission meetings.
Section 6. Duties of the Commission
In accordance with Section 11.07 of the Charter, the Commission is charged with the following
duties:
1. Inquire into the operation of the City government under the Charter and determine
whether any provisions of the Charter require revision;
2. Propose any recommendations it deems desirable to ensure compliance with the
Charter of the City government; and
3. Report its findings and present its recommendations to the City Council.
Section 7. Term of Office
The term of office of the Commission shall be for not more than six months, at the end of which
time a report must be presented to the City Council and all records of the proceedings of the
Commission must be filed with the City Secretary and become a public record.
Section 8. Rules of Procedure
All meetings of the Commission shall be governed by the rules of procedure adopted by the
City Council in Resolution No. 2010-11-05, and shall further be conducted in accordance with
the Texas Open Meetings Act.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas, on this 8th day of
April, 2025.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
* THE CITY OF
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Carrie L. Land, City Secretary TEAS a or, Pete Cain
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