One issue that will likely arise during Weymouth's Charter review is term lengths.
How long shoud the mayor's term be?
School Committee?
District Councilors?
At-large Councilors?
Currently the entire council is elected every two years. Is this a good idea or should it be staggered?
Friday, December 7, 2007
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Weymouth Charter Review Blog
Weymouth's "Charter" is the document that defines the Town of Weymouth's government -- sort of a local constitution (note: Weymouth is legally considered a city but its official name remains the "Town of Weymouth.")
In 1999, Weymouth elected our first mayor under the newly adopted city form of government. During the past two elections there have been varied discussions abouth Weymouth's upcoming Charter Review. The Charter requires the formation of a committee to review changes in 2009. (See Section 8-5).
The full Charter can be found at http://www.weymouth.ma.us/council/charter.pdf
This blog is an attempt to begin discussing ideas about our Charter and its review. Feel free to offer your two cents at any time. The purpose of the blog is to discuss issues, however, not personalities. I won't moderate ideas, but I will use my discretion in personal attacks or issues that stray off topic.
In 1999, Weymouth elected our first mayor under the newly adopted city form of government. During the past two elections there have been varied discussions abouth Weymouth's upcoming Charter Review. The Charter requires the formation of a committee to review changes in 2009. (See Section 8-5).
The full Charter can be found at http://www.weymouth.ma.us/council/charter.pdf
This blog is an attempt to begin discussing ideas about our Charter and its review. Feel free to offer your two cents at any time. The purpose of the blog is to discuss issues, however, not personalities. I won't moderate ideas, but I will use my discretion in personal attacks or issues that stray off topic.
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