Charter Review Timeline
October 24, 2023
Establishment of the Charter Review Advisory Commission.
Recruitment and Public Outreach Begins.
November 1-10, 2023
First public meeting of Charter Review Council Ad hoc Committee.
Set purpose and goals of the Charter Review Advisory Commission.
Set meeting cadence.
November 14, 2023
Commission members are officially appointed.
Announce the Commission’s formation to the public.
November 16, 2023
First Public meeting of Charter Review Advisory Commission.
Commission members receive orientation about their roles and responsibilities.
Training in relevant laws and regulations.
Present the purpose and goals set by the Council Ad hoc Committee to the Commission.
December 7, 2023
Charter Review Advisory Commission Meeting
January 4, 2024
Charter Review Advisory Commission Meeting
January 16, 2024
Charter Review Advisory Commission Meeting
Prepare for report to Charter Ad hoc
Commission reviews public comments on the proposed amendments.
Refine and make necessary adjustments.
January 25, 2024
Charter Review Ad hoc.
Finalization of proposed charter amendments
Prepare for submittal to the full Council for approval.
February 6, 2024
1st Public Hearing notice must be published.
February 27, 2024
First City Council public hearing to approve proposed charter amendments.
March 28, 2024
Second City Council public hearing to approve proposed charter amendments.
April 18, 2024
Third and City Council public hearing to approve proposed charter amendments.
May 14, 2024
Administrative deadline for submitting proposed ballot measure to the County Registrar of Voters for approval by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors.
July 1, 2024
First day to publish Notice of Election, with proposed ballot measure. This may include a synopsis provided by the City Attorney.
July 15, 2024
Last day to publish Notice of Election, with proposed ballot measure. This may include a synopsis provided by the City Attorney.
August 6, 2024
Last possible meeting to vote to place a measure for charter amendments on the ballot.
August 9, 2024
Last day to file impartial analysis and synopsis with the Registrar of Voters.
August 9, 2024
Publish Notice of Measure to be voted on.
August 10, 2024
Public examination opens.
August 14, 2024
Last day to submit an adopted resolution withdrawing the proposed measure from the ballot.
August 15, 2024
Last day to withdraw or change arguments for or against proposed ballot measure.
August 19, 2024
Rebuttal letters to those in favor and against the proposed ballot measure.
August 20, 2024
Public examination period closes.
August 26, 2024
Last day to file rebuttal arguments for proposed ballot measure.
September 6, 2024
Sample Ballots mailing period begins.
October 29, 2024
Last day to publish Notice of Nominees and proposed ballot measure.
November 5, 2024
Election Day
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