Commission votes to remove police and fire advisory‑committee requirements from charter

The commission voted to remove charter provisions that specifically require police and fire advisory committees, concluding that advisory bodies are better defined by ordinance than by the charter. Commissioner Sam moved to strike both articles; members favoring removal described the provisions as "vestigial," while opponents urged caution and recommended notifying committee members prior to a second reading.

Commissioners discussed the historical context of those committees, noting that many functions were once vested in commissions but have since been moved to the city manager or council. "I'll make a motion to strike the, the article for police advisory committee and article for fire advisory committee from the charter," Commissioner Sam said. The motion passed with one recorded opposition; staff will inform members of the affected committees and the commission will hold a second reading to collect public comment before finalizing the recommendation.