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What this is
Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 4524, which formally creates a Charter Commission and establishes the guidelines under which it will operate.
Why it matters
A Charter Commission could recommend changes to the foundational document that governs how Richardson's city government is structured and operates.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — December 2, 2024 meeting
- July 15, 2026 Agenda updated — December 2, 2024 meeting
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — December 2, 2024
Adopt Ordinance No. 4524
Official agenda language
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4524, CREATING A CHARTER COMMISSION; AND ESTABLISHING CHARTER COMMISSION GUIDELINES. • City Council Rules of Order and Procedure: https://www.cor.net/RulesofOrderandProcedure
Documents
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