Measure 21-242 - Adopt Revised Lincoln City Charter

Summary

This measure adopts a revised Home Rule Charter for the City of Lincoln City. The proposed Charter is the result of a comprehensive review conducted by a Charter Review Committee established by the City Council. The revised Charter reorganizes and modernizes the City's governing document while retaining the Council-Manager form of government. Among other provisions, the Charter: • Clarifies legislative, administrative, and quasi-judicial authority; • Updates duties and responsibilities of the City Council, Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney, City Recorder, and Municipal Judge; • Updates election procedures and vacancy provisions; • Reorganizes Charter provisions for clarity; • Modernizes language and removes obsolete provisions; • Preserves existing municipal and voter powers under Oregon law; • Removes the 45' building height limitation for human habitation; • Allows Council Members to retain a Council position for remainder of term after relocation out of assigned ward while remaining in city limits; and • Requires a comprehensive Charter review at least every ten years. If approved, the revised Charter will replace the current Charter and become effective January 1, 2027.

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