05/13/2026 - 5:00 PM
Agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Public Comment - written comments rec'd May 3rd - 9th, 2026 Approval of Minutes, May 6, 2026 Executive Committee Reports Comments By : County Clerk, Scott Weber ( presentation ) Committee Reports a. Public Outreach Committee b. Proposed Amendment Study Committees c. Drafting Committee i. Presentation ii. Charter Review Commission Resolution iii. Drafting Committee Process Comments by Support Staff Old Business a. NoneNew Business a. Study Committee Presentation i. 26-13 Legislative Branch Employees Presentation & Resolution Packet & Resolution Good of the Order
Meeting Recording
05/06/2026 - 5:00 PM
Agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Public Comment - written comments rec'd from 4/26/26 - 5/2/26 Approval of Minutes, April 29, 2026 Executive Committee Reports Comments by: Clark County Manager, Kathleen Otto Committee Reports a. Public Outreach Committee i. Public Outreach Budget Request b. Proposed Amendment Study Committees c. Drafting CommitteeComments by Support Staff Old Business a. Study Committee Presentation 1. 26-10 Revised Budget Transparency and Process i. Presentation & Resolution Packet New Business a. 26-08 Requiring Super Majority Council for Approval for County Taxes i. Presentation & Resolution Packet Good of the Orde r
Meeting Recording
04/29/2026 - 5:00 PM
Agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Public Comment - written comments rec'd 4/19/26 - 4/25/26 Approval of minutes, April 22, 2026Executive Committee Reports Comments by: County Treasurer, Alishia TopperCommittee Reports a. Public Outreach Committee b. Proposed Amendment Study Committees c. Drafting CommitteeComments by Support Staff Old Business a. NoneNew Business a. Study Committee Presentations 1. 26-31 - Ethics Review Commission to Consist of Five Members 2. 26-10 - Revised Budget Transparency and Process Good of the Order
Meeting Recording
04/22/2026 - 5:00 PM
Agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Public Comment - written comments rec'd 4/12/26 - 4/18/26 Approval of Minutes, April 15, 2026 Executive Committee Reports Comments by: Councilor Glen Yung Committee Reports a. Public Outreach Committee 1. Newsletter Template 2. Social Media Post Template 3. Flier & Paper Feedback Form Draft b. Proposed Amendment Study CommitteesComments by Support Staff Old Business a. Study Committee Presentation Schedule New Business a. Second Reading of Proposed Charter Amendments 1. 26-24 Require Annual Report Publication by the County Manager 2. 26-32 Whistleblower Protections for County Employees b. Study Committee Presentations 1. 26-01 Clarifying Nonpartisan Office Elections / Resolution Packet Good of the Order
Meeting Recording
04/15/2026 - 5:00 PM
Agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Public Comment - written comments rec'd (4.5.26 - 4.11.26 ) Approval of Minutes for: April 8, 2026Executive Committee Reports Comments by County Treasurer, Alishia Topper Workplan Subcommittee Report Committee Reports a. Public Outreach Committee b. Proposed Amendments Study CommitteeComments by Support Staff Old Business New Business a. Second Reading of Proposed Charter Amendments 1. 26-37 County Council Investigative Authority 2. 26-33 Participatory Budgeting Program 3. 26-35 Public Defense Adequacy and Transparency 4. 26-40 Amending the Initiative, Mini-Initiative and Referenda Process 5. 26-24 Require Annual Report Publication by the County Manager 6. 26-32 Whistleblower Protections for County Employees Good of the Order
Meeting Recording
04/13/2026 - 4:30 PM
Workplan Subcommittee Meeting Charter Review Commission Meetings are held in a hybrid format, join virtually or in person.
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Recording
04/08/2026 - 5:00 PM
Agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Public Comment - written comments rec'd for Week 3.29.26 - 4.4.26 Approval of Minutes for March 25th & 31st , 2026Executive Committee Reports Comments by Councilor Glen YungWorkplan Subcommittee Report a. Public Outreach b. Proposed Amendments Study CommitteesComments by Support Staff Old Business New Business a. Drafting Committee b. Second Reading of Proposed Charter Amendments 1. 26-09 Prohibiting County Government from interfering with Initiatives & Charter Amendments 2. 26-13 Legislatives Branch Employees 3. 26-14 Performance Audits 4. 26-24 Require Annual Report Publication by the County Manager 5. 26-28 Role of Council Member on Boards & Commission & Method of Appointment & Replacement 6. 26-31 Ethics Review Commissions to Consist of Five (5) Members 7. 26-32 Whistleblower Protection for County EmployeesGood of the Order
CRC Recording
03/31/2026 - 5:30 PM
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Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Public Comment - written comments rec'd - between 3.15.26- 3.21.26 Approval of March 25, 2026, minutes. Executive Committee Reports Comments by: Clark County Council, Chair Sue MarshallCommittee Reports a. Public Outreach b. Proposed Amendment; Study CommitteesComments by Support Staff Old Business New Business a. Second Proposed Amendment Readings 1. 26-08 Requiring Supermajority Council Approval for County Taxes 2. 26-12 Prioritize Public Safety 3. 26-20 Limitation on Consecutive Terms for County Council Members 4. 26-23 Revised Council Powers Regarding Boards and Commission 5. 26-09 Prohibiting County Government from Interfering with Initiatives & Charter Amendments 6. 26-13 Legislative Branch Employees 7. 26.26 Clark County’s Requirements to Support Public Safety Good of the Order
CRC Recording
03/25/2026 - 5:00 PM
Agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Public Comment - written comments rec'd Approval of minutes of March 18, 2026 Executive Committee Reports Workplan Subcommittee Report a. Public Outreach Outline (Updated 03/24/26 @ 9:25am ) Comments by Support Staff Old Business a. None New Business a. Study Committee Protocols (Updated 03/24/26 @ 9:25am ) b. Second Reading of Proposed Charter Amendments i. 26-01: Clarifying Nonpartisan Office Elections ii. 26-07: Requiring Land Supply and Construction Cost Analysis iii. 26-10: Revised Budget Transparency and Process iv. 26-15 Ethics v. 26-11 1% Tax Levy Limits Good of the Order
CRC Recording
03/19/2026 - 5:00 PM
5:00pm
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CRC Recording
03/18/2026 - 5:00 PM
Agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Public Comment - written comments rec'd 3/8/26 - 3/18/26 Approval of minutes from March 11, 2026 Executive Committee Reports Comments by Support Staff Comments by Sheriff John Horch Old Business a. NoneNew Business a. First Reading of Proposed Charter Amendments (updated 3/17/26 @ 9:29AM) b. Public Outreach Discussion c. Second Reading of Proposed Charter Amendments i. 26-01 Clarifying Nonpartisan Office Elections ii. 26-07 Requiring Land Supply and Construction Cost Analysis iii. 26-10 Prohibiting County Government from Interfering with Initiatives and Charter Amendments iv. 26-15 Ethics Good of the Order
CRC Recording
03/11/2026 - 5:00 PM
Agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Public Comment - written comments rec'd (as of )Approval of minutes of March 4, 2026 Executive Committee Reports Comments by Support Staff Comments by Auditor Greg Kimsey Workplan Subcommittee Report Old BusinessNone New BusinessFirst Reading of Proposed Charter Amendments Good of the Order
CRC Recording
03/10/2026 - 5:00 PM
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Workplan Subcommittee Recording
03/05/2026 - 5:00 PM
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Work Plan Subcommittee Recording
03/04/2026 - 5:00 PM
Agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Public Comment - written comments rec'd (as of 3/4, 10:13am)Approval of February 25, 2026 minutes, as amended Executive Committee Reports Comments by Support Staff Comments by Superior Court Judge, Derek Vanderwood Old Business 9.1 Written Correspondence from Public 9.2 Meeting Ground Rules New Business 10.1 Week 2: First Reading of Proposed Charter Amendments Good of the Order
CRC Recording
02/25/2026 - 5:00 PM
Agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Public Comment - written comments rec'd (as of)Approval of minutes for February 18, 2026 Executive Committee Reports Comments by Support Staff Old Business 7.1 Work Plan New Business 8.1 First Reading of Proposed Charter Amendments 8.2 Process for Formally Inviting Elected Officials to Speak at Meetings 8.3 Public Comment Period Discussion 8.4 Written Correspondence from Public 8.5 Meeting Ground Rules Good of the Order
Recording
02/18/2026 - 5:00 PM
Agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Public Comment - written comments rec'd (as of )Approval of minutes February 11, 2026 minutes Executive Committee Reports Comments by Staff Report Old Business 8.1 Work Plan 8.2 Amendment Proposal Intake Form: Fillable: WORD / PDF 8.3 Workplan Subcommittee 8.4 Discussion of Public Comment Period New Business 9.1 Concept Disclosure Discussion 9.2 Written Correspondence from Public 9.3 Process for Formally Inviting Elected Officials to Speak at Meetings Good of the Order
Recording
02/11/2026 - 5:00 PM
Agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Public Comment - written comments rec'd (as of )Approval of minute; February 4, 2026 Executive Committee Reports Comments by Support Staff Old Business 8.1 Continuation of Review of Bylaws 8.2 Discussion on Public Comment Period 8.3 Workplan Overview New Business 9.1 Review of Amendment Proposal Intake Form 9.2 Workplan Subcommittee 9.3 Written Correspondence from Public 9.4 Process for Formally Inviting Elected Officials to Speak at Meetings Good of the Order
CRC Recording
02/04/2026 - 5:00 PM
Agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Approval of the Agenda Public Comment - written comments rec'd (as of 1/31/2026 ) Approval of minutes from January 22, 2026 Chair Pro Tempore for February 4, 2026 Meeting Executive Committee Reports Comments by Support Staff Continue the Review of Draft Bylaws Discussion on Public Comment Work Plan Overview Good of the Order
CRC Recording
01/22/2026 - 5:00 PM
Agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Open Public Comment Approval of the January 14, 2026 minutes Update on Regular Schedule Commission Meetings Review of Draft Bylaws Nominate and Appoint Executive Committee Good of the Order Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00-7:00 PM
CRC Recording
01/14/2026 - 5:00 PM
Agenda
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Pledge of Allegiance Introductions Elect 2026 Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary of the Charter Review Commission Open Public Comment OPMA (Open Public Meetings Act) & PRA (Public Records Act) Training (added: 1/12/26 @ 6:37 AM) Ethics Review (added: 1/12/26 @ 6:38 AM) Review of Roberts Rules of Order Communications Protocol Review of Draft Bylaws Determine Dates/Times of Regular Commission Meetings Date Time Location (In-person will be at the Public Service Center; Online will be via WebEx) Any unfinished agenda items will be added to the next scheduled meeting Next Meeting: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00-7:00 PM
CRC Recording