The 2024 Charter Review Commission will hold its first town hall on February 8 to receive feedback on potential changes to the Austin City Charter. The meeting will be hybrid, with opportunities to give input in-person or virtually.
Charter Review Commission Town Hall
Date: February 8, 2024
Time: 7 PM
Locations: Online and in-Person at Austin City Hall (301 W 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701)
To register to participate virtually or to request interpretation services, visit: Feb 8 2024 CRC Town Hall Registration *Please note, this registration will open on Monday, Feb 5 at 10AM
The Austin City Charter is a key document that explains how Austin is managed and governed. It essentially serves as a constitution for the city. The Austin City Council Resolution 20230309-025 established the 2024 Charter Review Commission to review and provide recommendations on the following aspects of the Austin City Charter:
- Initiative, Referendum, Recall and Charter Amendment Petition Requirements
- Election Timing for Initiative, Referendum, Recall and Charter Amendment elections
- Petition Filing Process
- Ethical Guidelines for Petition Circulators
- Proposition Lettering System
- How to handle Conflicting Ballot Measures
- Other issues related to Transparency and Functionality of City Government
The Commission has been directed to conduct its work, with the aim of providing recommend amendments to Council by March 9, 2024, to ensure that proposed amendments can be placed on the November 2024 ballot in a timely manner. This process includes a public survey that concluded in mid-January, as well as public meetings to encourage and seek broad-based input from the community. The goal is to ensure that any proposed amendments reflect the community's needs and comply with legal requirements, ultimately enhancing the governance and democratic processes of Austin.
For more information on the Austin City Charter, the Charter Review Commission, and community feedback opportunities, please visit SpeakUpAustin.org/CharterReview. | 
