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2007 Issues For Study

On August 1, 2007, the Task Force adopted the below 12 issues of study during this charter review process. At its September 5 and 19 meeting, the Task Force further revised this list to include an additional three issues. 
  • Study of the Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser and Supervisor of Elections being elected
  • Study of Compensation - Mayor and Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
  • Study of Term Limits - BCC or other elected officials
  • Study of BCC Composition
  • Study of Municipalities and Unincorporated Municipal Service Area (UMSA)
    • Creating/Abolishing Municipalities
    • Separation of Powers or Responsibilities between the County and municipalities
    • Annexation/Incorporation in effort to eliminate UMSA
  • Study of Initiative, Referendum, Petition & Recalls
  • Study of Balance of Power - Mayor & BCC
    • Review Functions of Mayor vs. County Manager
    • Review Powers of Commission Auditor
  • Study of Procurement Reform
  • Study of Lobbying Reform
  • Study of Ethics Regulations
  • Study of Public Records
  • Study of Zoning and Urban Development Boundary (UDB) reform
  • Study of the Delineation of Powers and Checks and Balances of the Ethics Commission and the Office of the Inspector General for Inclusion in the Charter
  • Study of Any Changes to the Form of County Government be Required to be Placed on the Ballot during a General Election
  • Study of Placement in the Charter Language regarding County Employees Convicted of Any Crime Involving a Breach of the Public's Trust be Subject to Forfeiture of his/her Public Salary, Pension Rights and Privileges