Charter Commission

City of Portland Charter Commission Agenda Charter Commission Meeting May 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM Due to the existence of an "emergency or urgent issue", the Charter Commission & its Committees will conduct meetings by remote methods/technology at the Zoom link provided below, in accordance with the requirements of 1 M.R.S. section 403 -B and the Charter Commission Remote Participation Policy. Allow your computer to install the free Zoom app to get the best meeting experience. If you are not able to attend live, a recording will be available following the meeting in our Agenda Portal. For public comment, you will need to use the "raise your hand" feature. To raise your hand via the telephone, please hit *9. You will be unmuted by the host when it is time for public comment. 1. Zoom Information a. This meeting will be held remotely pursuant to the Remote Meeting Policy adopted by the Charter Commission and as authorized under 1 M.R.S. 403-B because of the existence of an emergency or urgent issue that requires the committee to meet by remote methods. Allow your computer to install the free Zoom app to get the best meeting experience. If you are not able to attend live, a recording will be available following the meeting. For public comment, you will need to use the “raise your hand” feature. To raise your hand via the telephone, please use *9. You will be unmuted by the host when it is time for public comment. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://portlandmaine- gov.zoom.us/j/86935424240?pwd=TlhVZWExNE1ObzUzd2FYK2tOU3BUdz09 Passcode: 241283 Or One tap mobile : US: +13126266799,,86935424240#,,,,*241283# or +19292056099,,86935424240#,,,,*241283# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 869 3542 4240 Passcode: 241283  International numbers available: https://portlandmaine- gov.zoom.us/u/kbYHNF8tgb 2. Call to Order Define the question: What powers or limitations should be applied to the mayor in directing 3. city staff? a. Interviews with Westbrook Mayor Michael Foley and City Administrator Jerre Bryant (40 minutes) Including Commissioner Lizanecz's language proposal for wordsmithing. Plus Commissioner Barowitz's suggested edits and clarifications to our preliminary report. 4. Discuss draft language provided by members. 5. Adjourn