03-12-2026 CRC Steering Committee Meeting

The City of Ithaca's CRC Steering Committee convened on March 12, 2026, to review progress from various working groups focused on charter revisions. Key procurement-related discussions included proposed amendments to streamline department head search procedures, consolidate city attorney and city prosecutor roles, update budgetary allocation language to reflect current practices, and revise borrowing provisions to align with state law. The committee also addressed relocating certain HR-related policies from the charter to the city code and simplifying archaic taxation and voting language. They agreed to direct the city attorney's office to draft amendments accordingly and to handle testimony invitations primarily before the full commission. Plans for public outreach were discussed, including issuing updates to the council, mayor, and public via emails, press releases, and potential forums. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were mentioned, but the meeting focused on policy and procedural amendments that could influence future city governance and administrative processes.