Charter Committee

Committee Overview

Purpose:

The Charter Committee presents recommendations to the Legislature on behalf of the City concerning all necessary amendments to the City Charter. (Section 1.150(2) of the City Charter). The Charter Committee has direct access to the Legislature and is not required to seek approval from the City Council. However, the Charter Committee has directed that its recommendations be presented to the City Council for review. The Legislature prefers to adopt amendments to the City Charter which have been agreed upon by both the Charter Committee and the City Council.

Meeting Schedule:

The Sparks Charter Committee meets every two years before the beginning of each regular session of the Legislature.

Meeting Place:

As determined by the members.

Term of Office:

Coterminous with the term of the appointing officer

Governing Authority:

Sparks City Charter Section1.140 through 1.160

Appointing Authority:

One member is appointed by the Mayor, one by each member of the City Council, and one by each member of the Senate and Assembly delegation representing the residents of the City.

Number of Appointees:

Eleven Members.

Qualifications:

They must be registered voters of the City and reside in the City during their entire term of office.