Public Notice-Amends Carlton’s Charter to update, reformat, and clarify provisions

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given by Christy Martinez, Elections Officer for the City of Carlton, Oregon, of receipt on July 19, 2022, of a Ballot Title from the Carlton City Council with the following Ballot Title,  Measure Question  and Summary proposed to be referred to the electors of the city by the City Council:

CAPTION

                        “Amends Carlton’s Charter to update, reformat, and clarify provisions.”

                        QUESTION

                        “Shall the Carlton Charter be amended to improve readability, clarity, and update                          outdated provisions?”

                        SUMMARY

“This measure amends the Carlton Charter and replaces much of the current Charter language with language from the League of Oregon Cities Model Charter with additional editing by the City Council.  The Mayor-Council form and the elected office functions of Carlton’s government will not be changed by this Charter Amendment, and both Mayor and Councilors will continue to be elected positions.

The Model Charter language is more consistent with Oregon law and contains concise, flexible and simplified language on City authority, vesting of power, exercise of power, and authority of City officers.  The substance of the Charter is kept substantially the same, with a small handful of substantial changes from the current Carlton Charter which include, clarifying Carlton’s home rule status; defining the City’s legislative, administrative and judicial authority; delegating employee administration tasks to the City Manager; defining the City Attorney position; linking employee compensation discussion to budget discussions; requiring Council consent to mayoral appointments; and removing language from the current Charter regarding Torts that is already covered by Oregon law.”

I have determined the proposed measure to be in compliance with the requirements of Section 1(2)(d), of Article IV of the Oregon Constitution.

Notice is further given that any elector may file a petition for review of the Ballot Title with the Circuit Court of Yamhill County on or before the seventh business day after the Ballot Title was filed with the City Elections Officer.

Dated: July 19, 2022.

Christy Martinez

City of Carlton Elections Office