Date Activity
August 7, 2025
Governmental Processes Committee reviews Charter Review Committee appointment process
August 19 or September 16, 2025
Governmental Processes Committee recommendations are
presented to City Council
October 1, 2025
Formal recruitment for boards/commissions including Charter Review Committee
November 14, 2025 Recruitment closes
December 2025
If City Council chooses interview process, Mayor's Nominating and Screening Committee reviews applications.
January 6, 2026
City Council conducts interviews/makes appointments for Charter Review Committee
March 2026 Charter Review Committee convenes
September 2026 Charter Review Committee provides first update to City Council December 2026 Charter Review Committee provides second update to City Council March 2027 Charter Review Committee provides third update to City Council May 2027
Charter Review Committee Chair presents final recommendations to City Council
On or before December 2027
City Council adopts a resolution calling March 7, 2028 election to present proposed Charter amendments to voters
December 2027 City Council may designate ballot argument and rebuttal authors March 7, 2028 Election Day
April 2028
File Certificates of Adoption of approved measures to Secretary of State and County Recorder
2026-2027 CHARTER REVIEW PROCESS