The following was shared on social media by Taneytown Mayor Chris Miller

Announcement: Formation of Charter Review Committee in Taneytown

I am excited to announce the formation of a Charter Review Committee. This committee will play a crucial role in updating our city’s Charter to better reflect the will of the people and the powers they wish to vest in their elected officials.

Objectives:

— Make recommendations to update the Charter to be in alignment with the will of the people.

— Resolve power struggles between governmental bodies.

— Increase efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

Timeline:

— The committee will work over the next 2 years to suggest recommendations to Council on Charter Amendments that align with the people’s view on how their government should operate.

— The committee will meet every 4 years for recurring audit reviews.

— The committee will meet as needed by Council & Mayor to help settle questions on Charter & make recommendations.

Areas of Review:

— Election Issues

— Legislative Body

— Executive Body

— Structure of Government

— Financial Structures & Power

— Executive Privilege & Executive Orders

— Citizen Petition, Recall, Amendments

Who Can Join?

— Must be a resident of Taneytown.

— Must be aged 18 or older.

— Cannot have been a previously or current elected official of Taneytown.

How to Apply:

— We will have a 1-month application window, unless more time is needed for establishment.

— Appointments will be made by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. (Unless Council Refuses Confirmation of Any Members, in which case the Committee will become a Citizen Advisory Committee)

Committee Composition:

— 6 people, including one chairperson and one community outreach member.

— One member will be assigned to take the minutes and act as the clerk.

Terms and Conditions:

— Four-year terms.

— Committee members serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council.

— Recommendations are made to Council and then are subject to vote by Council for implementation after recommendation or can be brought forth to public petition.

Call for Volunteers

We are now accepting applications for volunteers to join this important committee. If you are interested, please fill out the google form provided to indicate interest!

https://forms.gle/9hE25pVeMqUArpQ76

Thank you for your interest!