04-10-25 - Charter Commission Agenda Packet

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the amendment is set to become effective for a future date (i.e. 2026 or 2028), then the terms of those elected in the first cycles would be adjusted to maintain the staggered dates that the terms expire. There are two City Council seats and the office of Mayor on the municipal ballot each municipal election. Terms of office are staggered with the following current terms: • Mayor (two-year term ending 2025), • Council Member (four-year term ending 2025), • Council Member (four-year term ending 2025), • Council Member (four-year term ending 2027), and • Council Member (four-year term ending 2027). RECOMMENDATION This item is under review by the City Council and a formal recommendation will be presented at the Joint Meeting. There are four different procedural options available to amend the Charter, to move to even -year elections from the current odd -year election cycle. These include: • Council Proposes Amendment To Voters By Ordinance • Charter Commission Recommends Council Enact Amendment By Ordinance • Charter Commission Proposes Amendment To Be Submitted At Election • Voters Propose Amendment Via Petition ATTACHMENTS Secretary of State — List of Cities with Odd -Year Elections (2025)