By Glynis Crawford Smith
The Highlander
The City of Marble Falls ballot may look imposing to voters with its list of eight City Charter amendments.
Since a charter is essentially a city's constitution it is important, but in the case of this election, it might be said it is important housekeeping.
“Most of what is included is to clean up the charter to be consistent with state law,” explained City Manager Mike Hodge.
“The Propositions clarify the charter,” agreed City Secretary Christina McDonald, the city election official.
Right now, various ordinances have been required to fill the gaps in the existing charter. Citizen approval of the amendments would solve inconsistencies, say city staff.
Each proposition was recommended to the city council by the Charter Review Advisory Committee, which conducted a comprehensive review of the charter and requests for changes that had come up over the last two years.
