What is the Charter and who wants it reviewed? 

The Charter is Glendale's Constitution.
It's currently 103 years old.
It's been almost 20 years since it last received a comprehensive update.
Luckily, the City Council wants to recruit you for the review and modernization of the Charter!
Join the Constitution Review!
The committee will comprise of 9 community members.

You will meet regularly to review documents on outdated pieces of the City's "rulebook" (Charter) and provide recommendations for changes that should be made. All recommendations will then be presented to City Council and if approved, go on the ballot for the community to consider.

Detailed Report:

On February 27, 2004, the City Council initiated the establishment of a Committee to review the City’s Charter. To learn more, refer to the detailed report item 8(e).

General Timeline: 

May to July, 2024: Two meetings a month, 2-3 hours per meeting.
July 2024 to March 2026: Quarterly meetings that increase in frequency in 2025.

Applications for the Charter Review Committee are now closed. City Council will determine the 9 Committee members during the Tuesday, April 30th Council meeting.

You can follow along on Glendale TV, YouTube, the Cablecast App, or in person in the Council Chambers on the second floor of 613 E. Broadway.