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RG 28 1973 Charter Revision Commission (1973-76)
History
Mayor William Donald Schaefer created the Charter Revision
Commission in July 1973. The commission established study groups to
examine and report on personnel, the Board of Estimates, and the
interrelationship between municipal agencies. The personnel study
group held public hearings in late 1973 and early 1974. In April 1974
the commission submitted a final report recommending elimination of
the Civil Service Commission (RG 7), creation of a Department of
Personnel, and other changes in the charter's personnel sections. A
year later the Board of Estimates study group submitted a final report
recommending greater accountability in the board's activities and
increased power for the city council in the board's decisions. Later
in the year, the city departments study group submitted a report
recommending some minor administrative changes. These proposals were
not officially considered by the municipality until 1976 when they
were introduced into the city council. Of the three proposals, only
that of the city departments study group was incorporated into the
charter.
During the commission's tenure it was also concerned with two
lesser issues. In May 1974 the commission submitted a report
recommending a thorough revamping of the municipal method for
appointment, confirmation, and tenure of top-level bureaucrats on
boards and commissions. Council hearings were held in June 1974, and
the measure was approved by the voters in November. The Board of
Estimates special subcommittee on procurement released their final
report in June 1975 recommending revisions to the charter's
procurement provisions, but this report was not introduced into the
city council. The commission was abolished in February 1976.
Records Summary
These are the complete files of the 1973 Charter Revision
Commission. All commission activities are represented, including
analyzing municipal procurement, personnel, and administrative
practices; studying the Board of Estimates; and issuing
recommendations for amendments. Record types include correspondence,
minutes, report drafts, press releases, and research materials.
Series
1. Administrative Files. 1973-75. 2.7 cu. ft.
(6 boxes).
Arranged by subject.
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