NC Charter Review Community Input

03/22/2022

What do you think about this one? Too wordy, unclear, perfect?
**********************************************************************(c) Council Action. Action by Council shall be by ordinance or resolution except on procedural matters. A roll call vote by yes or no shall be recorded in the journal. Four (4) members of the Council shall constitute a quorum. A smaller number may adjourn and compel the attendance of absent members, subject to the penalties prescribed by the rules of the Council. No action of the Council, except as otherwise provided in the preceding sentence and in Section 4.08(d) shall be valid or binding unless adopted by the affirmative vote of four (4) or more members of the Council.

03/19/2022

A municipal charter is a basic document that defines the organization, powers, functions, and essential procedures of the city government. It is comparable to the Constitution of the United States or a state's constitution. The charter is, therefore, the most important legal document of any city. (Photo credit unknown)

03/15/2022

What can’t the city charter do or say? The city charter is an extension of both the U.S. Constitution and the State Constitution. The city charter can not be at odds with the law mentioned in these documents. Specifically, and most importantly, your Bill of Rights. Please check out this video for a better understanding of the Bill of Rights.

Office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine

03/13/2022

Section 1.02. Boundaries.
The City of New Carlisle shall have the same boundaries as now exist, but with the power and authority to change its boundaries and to annex other territory contiguous thereto in the manner authorized by the laws of the State of Ohio.. (Amended Nov. 3, 1998)

03/12/2022

Here's the link to our city's charter.

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03/11/2022

Do you want your voice heard?

We are your Charter Review Committee. Our members encompass all walks of life, lifelong residents and new arrivals, homeowners, and business owners, with varying life experiences and education levels. We feel we reflect the community you live in, and we are eager to serve at this important time for our city’s future.

First, what is a city charter?
Our city’s charter is like our country’s constitution. The charter contains the rules, and guidelines that affect our community.

Second, why should you care about the city charter?
As many of you are aware, the city is currently undergoing massive changes and the City Charter could not be more relevant than now. Our voices will shape the future of our community. Today’s decisions will not only impact you but your kids and grandkids.

Third, what changes will be put on the ballot for New Carlisle voters?
We are considering adding community values to the preamble of our Charter. Having our community values listed in the preamble will make council members and the administration consider those values prior to making decisions on our city’s future. Currently, we do not have any community values listed anywhere within our Charter.

03/11/2022

Welcome Aboard!