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This Feb 4, 2020 meeting slideshow from the Council of Five Advisory Committee reviews four restructure options for council terms and election timing: Option 1 keeps 3-year terms with annual elections (1/2/2); Options 2A and 2B move to 4-year terms with one “off” year in different cycles (1/2/0/2 and 1/2/2/0); and Option 3 proposes districting with 3-year terms and elections each year (2/2/1). Each option notes charter amendments will be required, transitional shorter terms for certain seats (including a 2-year term Oct 2020–Oct 2022 and a 3-year assignment for Jeff Morgan’s seat under 2B), and that a 2-seat election with only 2 candidates would result in no contested election. The slideshow schedules a Town Council presentation for Feb 20, emphasizes the committee’s recommendation to invest in communications and marketing to inform citizens, flags a need for legal review of Voting Rights Act compliance for districting, and shows an approximately eight-month timeline from council decision to election.
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Council of 5 Advisory Committee Meeting February 4, 2020 Overview I. Discussion: Options Voted Upon at 1/22/20 Mtg II. Discussion: The “Why” Behind the Recommendations III. Discussion: Final Report to Town Council 2 Option 1: 3-year term scenario Option 1: 3-year term option where there would be an election every year (i.e., 1/2/2) Notes: • Preserves current council member individual preference for maintaining 3-year terms • No “off” year for elections • Charter amendments needed for additional 2 seats, in general, and: • 2-year term for 5th seat (Oct 2020-Oct 2022 term) • 2 seat election, 2 candidates = no election 3 Option 2A: 4-year term scenario Option 2: 4-year term scenario where there would be one “off” year (i.e., 1/2/0/2) Notes: • Does not preserve current council member individual preference for maintaining 3-year terms • Allows for an “off” year for elections every third year • Charter amendments needed for additional 2 seats, in general, and: • 2-year term required for fifth seat (Oct 2020-Oct 2022 term) • 2 seat election, 2 candidates = no election 4 Option 2B: 4-year term scenario Option 2: 4-year term scenario where there would be one “off” year (i.e., 1/2/2/0) Notes: • Does not preserve current council member individual preference for maintaining 3-year terms • Allows for an “off” year for elections every fourth year (the Presidential Election year) • Charter amendments needed for additional 2 seats, in general, and: • 3-year term requirement for Jeff Morgan’s seat (Oct 2020-Oct 2023) • 3-year term required for fourth seat (Oct 2020-Oct 2023 term) • 2-year term required for fifth seat (Oct 2020-Oct 2022 term) • 2 seat election, 2 candidates = no election 5 Option 3: Districting Option 3: A 2-district/3-year term scenario where there would be an election every year (i.e., 2/2/1) Notes: • Preserves current council member individual preference for maintaining 3-year terms • Allows for implementation of district-based representation while continuing at-large representation • Requires legal review to ensure compliance with 1965 Voting Rights Act • Charter amendments needed for additional 2 seats, in general, and: • 2-year term required for fifth seat (Oct 2020-Oct 2022 term) • 2 seat election, 2 candidates = no election 6 Town Council Presentation Thurs, February 20 @ 7 pm • Who can attend? • What will we present? • The 4 preceding slides? • The timeline slide? • Anything else? 7 Back-Up Slides 8 In any scenario it is the recommendation Council Of Five Advisory Committee of this committee that a great deal of effort is spent on communications and marketing to keep the citizens informed Charter Candidates Advisory Amendments File For Committee / Public Election Presents Absentee Ballot Hearings Deadline Recommendations Request Deadline (FEB 20) (APR 2) (AUG 3) (SEP 28) Town Council Charter Public Notice of Election Day Reviews / Amendments Candidates for (OCT 5) Decides on Completed Election (SEP 21) Transition Plan (APR-JUL) (MAR 5 & 19) Approx. 8 Months From Council Decision On Recommendation to Election We strongly encourage citizen participation in this effort and invite all to participate in our committee meetings as scheduled and posted on the town website. 9