City of Ontario seeking applications for Ad-Hoc City Charter Committee

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Thursday, February 25th, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

ONTARIO – The City of Ontario is seeking those who are interested and are residents of Ontario, to submit applications for an Ad-Hoc City Charter Committee to review and propose changes to the Ontario City Charter, which has not been amended since 1985. The goal is to have the amended Charter on the ballot in November 2021.

In information released by the City of Ontario it was noted that “The committee will be comprised of four citizens at large and three City Councilors. The group will begin meeting in March 2021, with a proposal before the City Council by July 20, 2021. These positions are voluntary, appointments will be made by the Ontario City Council, and will become effective immediately upon appointment. Applicants must be a resident within the city limits of Ontario and be a registered voter. A majority of the meetings will be conducted virtually, and applicants must be willing to commit to meeting a least two hours every other week from March to July 2021. The city requires submission of an application for appointment, which can be found on the city’s website, from the City Hall front reception desk, or by contacting City Hall at 541-881-3200 to request one be mailed. Submit the application to: Tori Barnett, MMC, City Recorder, City of Ontario, 444 SW 4th Street, Ontario, Oregon, 97914, or email at tori.barnett@ontariooregon.org. Closing date for submission of applications: 5:00 p.m., February 26, 2021.”