RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
“The statements and information ascribed to me yesterday in the article on the celebrity news website TMZ regarding singer Chris Brown are inaccurate and untrue. I have no personal knowledge of, or information regarding, the singer Chris Brown. In speaking to a TMZ reporter, I simply related my experience with my own individual monthly District Cleanup Project in which I utilize the services of a community service program administered by the Richmond Sheriff’s Office. - Doug Conner, Councilman, South Central 9th District, Richmond City Council.
Some points I want to make very clear are:
• I have no knowledge of any legal arrangements regarding Chris Brown.
• Richmond, Virginia does not have a “hard labor program.”
• Virginia Commonwealth University does not have gang graffiti.
• I have no knowledge of any clothing attire regarding the singer Chris Brown.
• I have no knowledge of any times or schedules regarding anything to do with the singer Chris Brown.
• I have no knowledge of any purported duties regarding the singer Chris Brown.
• I have no knowledge of any purported management or supervision regarding the singer Chris Brown.
• Richmond does not have a “Department of Corrections.”
• I am unaware of any purported transportation arrangements regarding Chris Brown.
For general information regarding Chris Brown your contact is the Richmond Police Department Public Affairs Office, at 804.646.0607. Please be advised there is no information being released regarding Chris Brown’s possible community service in Richmond.”
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Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold a Gateway 6th District Meeting: Topic is Shockoe Bottom Land Study
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will hold a constituent meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is a continuation of regular meetings she holds on the second Saturday of each month, which include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest, and special guests. This is her 71st consecutive monthly meeting for constituents, since being elected as a member of Richmond City Council for the first time in 2003. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The Agenda will include:
AGENDA ____________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Shockoe Bottom Economic Development Strategy and Services to Support Existing Businesses
• Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission/Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• GRTC Transfer Station and High Speed Rail
• Richmond Historic Visitor and Convention Destination and Recommendations
SPECIAL GUEST _______________________________________________________
Peter H. Chapman, Richmond Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic and Community Development
WHEN SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE NEW LOCATION
The Old City Bar – 1548 East Main Street (next to Main Street Station)
in Richmond’s Historic Shockoe Bottom
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City
Council, Gateway 6th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office); or John Westbrook at john.westbrook@richmondgov.com
Background
Richmond City Council has called for a planning and development study of the Shockoe Bottom areas to assist in establishing the best-use for the land in the area.
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will hold a constituent meeting in the Gateway 6th District. This is a continuation of regular meetings she holds on the second Saturday of each month, which include information on her goals and accomplishments, a thematic agenda of current interest, and special guests. This is her 71st consecutive monthly meeting for constituents, since being elected as a member of Richmond City Council for the first time in 2003. All citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The Agenda will include:
AGENDA ____________________________________________________________
Richmond City Council Shockoe Bottom Economic Development Strategy and Services to Support Existing Businesses
• Richmond City Council Slave Trail Commission/Lumpkin’s Slave Jail
• GRTC Transfer Station and High Speed Rail
• Richmond Historic Visitor and Convention Destination and Recommendations
SPECIAL GUEST _______________________________________________________
Peter H. Chapman, Richmond Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic and Community Development
WHEN SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE NEW LOCATION
The Old City Bar – 1548 East Main Street (next to Main Street Station)
in Richmond’s Historic Shockoe Bottom
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City
Council, Gateway 6th District
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office); or John Westbrook at john.westbrook@richmondgov.com
Background
Richmond City Council has called for a planning and development study of the Shockoe Bottom areas to assist in establishing the best-use for the land in the area.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Richmond City Charter Review Commission to hold meeting
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Charter to be discussed - All Richmond residents invited encouraged to attend
WHAT Members of the Richmond City Charter Review Commission will meet and discuss the Richmond City Charter. The agenda will include follow-up discussion from the Richmond Citizen Public Forum, held September 1, 2009, and work of the Commission's three subcommittees. The public is invited and encouraged to attend any and all meetings of the Richmond City Charter Review Commission, which are open to the public.
The ongoing review of the Richmond City Charter, which began in 2008, has been an open public process. The Richmond City Charter Review Commission has held numerous public meetings and has a website and email to help ensure that the entire process is open to the public. The website includes information and updates and the email provides easy access for sharing ideas.
Residents unable to attend the meeting are encouraged to provide their input to the Richmond City Charter Review Commission and participate through the following ways:
1. via website (charter.richmondva.gov)
3. via email: (charter.changes@richmondgov.com)
2. via fax, at: 804.646.5468
4. via letter, at: Richmond City Charter Commission
Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad St., Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
5. in person (at meetings)
6. by phone: 804.646.3771
WHEN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
9:30-11:00 a.m.
WHERE Richmond City Hall; 2nd Floor Large Conference Room
900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
CONTACT For more information, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Richmond City Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.5921, or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Charter to be discussed - All Richmond residents invited encouraged to attend
WHAT Members of the Richmond City Charter Review Commission will meet and discuss the Richmond City Charter. The agenda will include follow-up discussion from the Richmond Citizen Public Forum, held September 1, 2009, and work of the Commission's three subcommittees. The public is invited and encouraged to attend any and all meetings of the Richmond City Charter Review Commission, which are open to the public.
The ongoing review of the Richmond City Charter, which began in 2008, has been an open public process. The Richmond City Charter Review Commission has held numerous public meetings and has a website and email to help ensure that the entire process is open to the public. The website includes information and updates and the email provides easy access for sharing ideas.
Residents unable to attend the meeting are encouraged to provide their input to the Richmond City Charter Review Commission and participate through the following ways:
1. via website (charter.richmondva.gov)
3. via email: (charter.changes@richmondgov.com)
2. via fax, at: 804.646.5468
4. via letter, at: Richmond City Charter Commission
Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad St., Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
5. in person (at meetings)
6. by phone: 804.646.3771
WHEN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
9:30-11:00 a.m.
WHERE Richmond City Hall; 2nd Floor Large Conference Room
900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
CONTACT For more information, please contact Daisy E. Weaver, Richmond City Council Chief of Staff, at 804.646.5921, or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
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Thursday, September 3, 2009
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to hold Public Forum on proposed ordinance: Partial Tax Exemption in Redevelopment and Conservation Areas and Rehabilitation Districts
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will hold a community forum on her proposed Ordinance: Partial Tax Exemption in Redevelopment and Conservation Areas and Rehabilitation Districts. Introduced March 23, 2009, the proposed new law (attached). The Forum is being held to solicit input and support of the proposed new law.
WHEN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE Southside Community and Housing Development Corporation
1624 Hull Street, Richmond Virginia
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Gateway 6th District,
Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office); or John Westbrook at john.westbrook@richmondgov.com
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Citizens invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, will hold a community forum on her proposed Ordinance: Partial Tax Exemption in Redevelopment and Conservation Areas and Rehabilitation Districts. Introduced March 23, 2009, the proposed new law (attached). The Forum is being held to solicit input and support of the proposed new law.
WHEN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
10:00 a.m. – Noon
WHERE Southside Community and Housing Development Corporation
1624 Hull Street, Richmond Virginia
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Gateway 6th District,
Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please contact Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office); or John Westbrook at john.westbrook@richmondgov.com
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Councilman Samuels to hold North Central 2nd District meeting
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Entire North Central 2nd District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilman Charles R. Samuels, North Central 2nd District, Richmond City Council, will hold a meeting for the North Central 2nd District. All North Central 2nd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The meeting will include a topical agenda, updates, and information and time to discuss neighborhood concerns and questions. Refreshments will be served.
Special guests will include:
• Richmond Department of Public Utilities
Discussing water lines/repairs in the North Central 2nd District
WHEN Thursday, September 10, 2009
6:00-7:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Police Department, 4th Police Precinct
2219 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, Virginia
WHO Councilman Charles R. Samuels
North Central 2nd District, Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please call Jan Girardi, at 804.646.6532 or email jan.girardi@richmondgov.com
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Entire North Central 2nd District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilman Charles R. Samuels, North Central 2nd District, Richmond City Council, will hold a meeting for the North Central 2nd District. All North Central 2nd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The meeting will include a topical agenda, updates, and information and time to discuss neighborhood concerns and questions. Refreshments will be served.
Special guests will include:
• Richmond Department of Public Utilities
Discussing water lines/repairs in the North Central 2nd District
WHEN Thursday, September 10, 2009
6:00-7:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Police Department, 4th Police Precinct
2219 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, Virginia
WHO Councilman Charles R. Samuels
North Central 2nd District, Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please call Jan Girardi, at 804.646.6532 or email jan.girardi@richmondgov.com
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Councilman Samuels to hold North Central 2nd District meeting
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Entire North Central 2nd District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilman Charles R. Samuels, North Central 2nd District, Richmond City Council, will hold a meeting for the North Central 2nd District. All North Central 2nd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The meeting will include a topical agenda, updates, and information and time to discuss neighborhood concerns and questions. Refreshments will be served.
Special guests will include:
• Richmond Department of Public Utilities
Discussing water lines/repairs in the North Central 2nd District
WHEN Thursday, September 10, 2009
6:00-7:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Police Department, 4th Police Precinct
2219 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, Virginia
WHO Councilman Charles R. Samuels
North Central 2nd District, Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please call Jan Girardi, at 804.646.6532 or email jan.girardi@richmondgov.com
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
Entire North Central 2nd District invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Councilman Charles R. Samuels, North Central 2nd District, Richmond City Council, will hold a meeting for the North Central 2nd District. All North Central 2nd District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend. The meeting will include a topical agenda, updates, and information and time to discuss neighborhood concerns and questions. Refreshments will be served.
Special guests will include:
• Richmond Department of Public Utilities
Discussing water lines/repairs in the North Central 2nd District
WHEN Thursday, September 10, 2009
6:00-7:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Police Department, 4th Police Precinct
2219 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, Virginia
WHO Councilman Charles R. Samuels
North Central 2nd District, Richmond City Council
CONTACT For more information, please call Jan Girardi, at 804.646.6532 or email jan.girardi@richmondgov.com
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Richmond City Charter Review Commission to hold Richmond Citizen Public Forum Tonight to receive comments on proposed Richmond City Charter changes
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Richmond residents invited and highly encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Charter Review Commission will hold a Richmond Citizen Public Forum to receive citizen comments on proposed changes to the Richmond City Charter prior to the Commission giving their final recommendations to Richmond City Council. Richmond residents are invited and highly encouraged to attend this meeting and provide their input.
The ongoing review of the Richmond City Charter, which began in 2008, has been an open public process. The Richmond City Charter Review Commission has held numerous public meetings and has a website and email to help ensure that the entire process is open to the public. The website includes information and updates and the email provides easy access for sharing ideas.
Residents unable to attend the meeting are encouraged to provide their input to the Richmond City Charter Review Commission and participate through the following ways:
1. via website (charter.richmondva.gov)
3. via email: (charter.changes@richmondgov.com)
2. via fax, at: 804.646.5468
4. via letter, at: Richmond City Charter Commission
Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad St., Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
5. in person (at meetings)
6. by phone: 804.646.3771
WHEN Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd floor
900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
CONTACT For more information, please call Daisy Weaver, Council Chief of
Staff, at 804.646.5921, or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
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BACKGROUND _________________________________________________________________
The Richmond City Charter Review Commission was established on July 28, 2008 by a Richmond City Council Resolution. The Commission will assist Richmond citizens with a comprehensive review of the Richmond City Charter in order to identify and correct potential conflicts and ambiguities in the present Charter following the City’s change from a Council-Manager to a Council-Mayor form of government in 2004.
Importance of Richmond City Charter ___________________________________________
Citizens of Richmond govern themselves at the state, local and federal level through a process known as Representative Democracy. In this form of government, people choose (elect) fellow citizens to act on their behalf in governing themselves. This self-governance includes deciding how tax monies are to be invested; what laws are needed; and, providing oversight on how government services are managed.
In the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia, the foundation of government is established in national and state constitutions. In Richmond, the city “constitution” is the Richmond City Charter. The Richmond City Charter contains the essential laws that define the structure, organization and powers of Richmond City government. The Charter is established by and can only be changed by an official act of the Virginia General Assembly.
Uniqueness of Richmond's New Form of Government ____________________________
Richmond has the only Council-Mayor government of its type in Virginia and, due to the uniqueness and differences of State/local governments across the country, is the only one like it in the U.S. Some of the differences include, but are not limited to, the many differences in how local governments are established; national, state and local differences between the many powers and relationships of cities, counties and towns; and what is considered Virginia's strict use of the "Dillon Rule", which is essentially a legal principal that limits the powers granted to local governments to those expressly granted or implied by the state, or essential to a locality. The fact that the Dillon Rule principal is not uniformly applied nationally and/or is used differently by different States adds to the uniqueness of Richmond's form of government.
Richmond’s Change of Government Highlights __________________________________
• The Richmond City Charter has undergone a number of changes since the last comprehensive review in 1947.
• In November 2003, Richmond citizens voted by city referendum to essentially separate the legislative and administrative powers of Richmond Government and replace the Council-Manager form of government with a Council-Mayor form.
• In support of this change, in 2004 the Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill 76, which changed the Charter of the City of Richmond, authorizing it to provide for the direct election of a mayor. Thus creating a Council-Mayor form of government.
• The city now has three distinct government branches: Executive, Legislative and Judicial - which is similar to the state and federal “check and balance” government model.
• January 2005 - New Council-Mayor Form of Government began.
Resolutions Creating Richmond City Charter Review Commission _________________
• Richmond City Council Resolution # 2008-R114-115, establishing the Richmond City Charter Review Commission
• Richmond City Council Resolution # 2008-R 136-137, amending the Richmond City Charter Review Commission in order to establish a deadline for the selection of a chairman by the Commission
Richmond City Charter Review Commission Process _____________________________
The members of the Richmond City Charter Review Commission will follow a process and timeline to review the Charter. This will include breaking the Richmond City Charter into sections or functional areas and establishing sub-committees to address those specific areas. These sub-committees will then bring recommendations back to the full Committee for review and discussion. The entire Charter review process will be open to the public and all citizens of Richmond are invited and welcome to attend any and all meetings and to provide written suggestions and/or recommendations.
The work of the Commission is scheduled to take place from October 2008 through completion. A tentative deadline of October 1, 2009 has been chosen by the Commission for completion of their review. The review process will include soliciting, collecting and reviewing recommendations from Richmond Citizens, city government staff and local elected officials, which will include Council members that have served since the change in government in 2005.
Once completed, the findings of the Commission will be presented to Richmond City Council and the Mayor for their consideration.
Once recommendations are considered, and if action is determined, a Council Resolution enumerating any specific changes will be prepared for Council approval. Once approved, a request would be made to the Richmond Delegation to the Virginia General Assembly (VGA) for changes to be made during the 2010 VGA Legislative Session.
MEMBERS
Tasked with an historic undertaking, the Richmond City Charter Review Commission consists of nine members, who either live or work in Richmond; four of which appointed by Richmond City Council, four appointed by Mayor L. Douglas Wilder and a member selected by the original eight members of the Commission from outside the group to serve as chairman. Members of the 2008-2009 Richmond City Charter Review Commission include:
1. Chairman
Mr. John G. Douglass, Esq.
Selected by Richmond City Charter Review Commission Members, 11.10.08
2. Ms. Jeannie Baliles
Appointed by Mayor Wilder
3. Mr. Orran L. Brown, Esq.
Appointed by Richmond City Council
4. Ms. Jacqueline G. Epps, Esq.
Appointed by Mayor Wilder
5. Dr. Robert Holsworth
Appointed by Mayor Wilder
6. The Honorable Benjamin Lambert III
Appointed by Mayor Wilder
7. Mr. Frederick Marsh, Esq.
Appointed by Richmond City Council
8. Dr. John Moeser
Appointed by Richmond City Council
9. Mr. John Thompson, Esq.
Appointed by Richmond City Council
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Richmond City Hall
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Virginia 23219
www.council.richmondva.gov
All Richmond residents invited and highly encouraged to attend
WHAT The Richmond City Charter Review Commission will hold a Richmond Citizen Public Forum to receive citizen comments on proposed changes to the Richmond City Charter prior to the Commission giving their final recommendations to Richmond City Council. Richmond residents are invited and highly encouraged to attend this meeting and provide their input.
The ongoing review of the Richmond City Charter, which began in 2008, has been an open public process. The Richmond City Charter Review Commission has held numerous public meetings and has a website and email to help ensure that the entire process is open to the public. The website includes information and updates and the email provides easy access for sharing ideas.
Residents unable to attend the meeting are encouraged to provide their input to the Richmond City Charter Review Commission and participate through the following ways:
1. via website (charter.richmondva.gov)
3. via email: (charter.changes@richmondgov.com)
2. via fax, at: 804.646.5468
4. via letter, at: Richmond City Charter Commission
Richmond City Hall; 900 E. Broad St., Suite 305
Richmond, Virginia 23219
5. in person (at meetings)
6. by phone: 804.646.3771
WHEN Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:30-8:30 p.m.
WHERE Richmond Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd floor
900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia
CONTACT For more information, please call Daisy Weaver, Council Chief of
Staff, at 804.646.5921, or daisy.weaver@richmondgov.com
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BACKGROUND _________________________________________________________________
The Richmond City Charter Review Commission was established on July 28, 2008 by a Richmond City Council Resolution. The Commission will assist Richmond citizens with a comprehensive review of the Richmond City Charter in order to identify and correct potential conflicts and ambiguities in the present Charter following the City’s change from a Council-Manager to a Council-Mayor form of government in 2004.
Importance of Richmond City Charter ___________________________________________
Citizens of Richmond govern themselves at the state, local and federal level through a process known as Representative Democracy. In this form of government, people choose (elect) fellow citizens to act on their behalf in governing themselves. This self-governance includes deciding how tax monies are to be invested; what laws are needed; and, providing oversight on how government services are managed.
In the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia, the foundation of government is established in national and state constitutions. In Richmond, the city “constitution” is the Richmond City Charter. The Richmond City Charter contains the essential laws that define the structure, organization and powers of Richmond City government. The Charter is established by and can only be changed by an official act of the Virginia General Assembly.
Uniqueness of Richmond's New Form of Government ____________________________
Richmond has the only Council-Mayor government of its type in Virginia and, due to the uniqueness and differences of State/local governments across the country, is the only one like it in the U.S. Some of the differences include, but are not limited to, the many differences in how local governments are established; national, state and local differences between the many powers and relationships of cities, counties and towns; and what is considered Virginia's strict use of the "Dillon Rule", which is essentially a legal principal that limits the powers granted to local governments to those expressly granted or implied by the state, or essential to a locality. The fact that the Dillon Rule principal is not uniformly applied nationally and/or is used differently by different States adds to the uniqueness of Richmond's form of government.
Richmond’s Change of Government Highlights __________________________________
• The Richmond City Charter has undergone a number of changes since the last comprehensive review in 1947.
• In November 2003, Richmond citizens voted by city referendum to essentially separate the legislative and administrative powers of Richmond Government and replace the Council-Manager form of government with a Council-Mayor form.
• In support of this change, in 2004 the Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill 76, which changed the Charter of the City of Richmond, authorizing it to provide for the direct election of a mayor. Thus creating a Council-Mayor form of government.
• The city now has three distinct government branches: Executive, Legislative and Judicial - which is similar to the state and federal “check and balance” government model.
• January 2005 - New Council-Mayor Form of Government began.
Resolutions Creating Richmond City Charter Review Commission _________________
• Richmond City Council Resolution # 2008-R114-115, establishing the Richmond City Charter Review Commission
• Richmond City Council Resolution # 2008-R 136-137, amending the Richmond City Charter Review Commission in order to establish a deadline for the selection of a chairman by the Commission
Richmond City Charter Review Commission Process _____________________________
The members of the Richmond City Charter Review Commission will follow a process and timeline to review the Charter. This will include breaking the Richmond City Charter into sections or functional areas and establishing sub-committees to address those specific areas. These sub-committees will then bring recommendations back to the full Committee for review and discussion. The entire Charter review process will be open to the public and all citizens of Richmond are invited and welcome to attend any and all meetings and to provide written suggestions and/or recommendations.
The work of the Commission is scheduled to take place from October 2008 through completion. A tentative deadline of October 1, 2009 has been chosen by the Commission for completion of their review. The review process will include soliciting, collecting and reviewing recommendations from Richmond Citizens, city government staff and local elected officials, which will include Council members that have served since the change in government in 2005.
Once completed, the findings of the Commission will be presented to Richmond City Council and the Mayor for their consideration.
Once recommendations are considered, and if action is determined, a Council Resolution enumerating any specific changes will be prepared for Council approval. Once approved, a request would be made to the Richmond Delegation to the Virginia General Assembly (VGA) for changes to be made during the 2010 VGA Legislative Session.
MEMBERS
Tasked with an historic undertaking, the Richmond City Charter Review Commission consists of nine members, who either live or work in Richmond; four of which appointed by Richmond City Council, four appointed by Mayor L. Douglas Wilder and a member selected by the original eight members of the Commission from outside the group to serve as chairman. Members of the 2008-2009 Richmond City Charter Review Commission include:
1. Chairman
Mr. John G. Douglass, Esq.
Selected by Richmond City Charter Review Commission Members, 11.10.08
2. Ms. Jeannie Baliles
Appointed by Mayor Wilder
3. Mr. Orran L. Brown, Esq.
Appointed by Richmond City Council
4. Ms. Jacqueline G. Epps, Esq.
Appointed by Mayor Wilder
5. Dr. Robert Holsworth
Appointed by Mayor Wilder
6. The Honorable Benjamin Lambert III
Appointed by Mayor Wilder
7. Mr. Frederick Marsh, Esq.
Appointed by Richmond City Council
8. Dr. John Moeser
Appointed by Richmond City Council
9. Mr. John Thompson, Esq.
Appointed by Richmond City Council
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