Charter Review Meeting 8 26 26

The Charter Review Committee of San Bernardino held a meeting on August 26, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and structuring the presentation materials related to the city's charter. The committee discussed procedural rules for public comments, including time limits and opportunities for public input on agenda and non-agenda items. They also deliberated on the historical context of the city's charter, the powers and duties of city officials such as the mayor, city manager, city clerk, and city attorney, and the process for selecting these officials. The committee emphasized the importance of presenting factual, charter-based information to the public and considered potential areas for charter amendments, including election timing and term limits. No specific procurement, contracting, or budget allocation decisions were made during this meeting, but there was discussion about the city manager's role in budget proposals and the organizational structure of city departments. The meeting concluded with a consensus on the public comment structure and plans to develop a draft PowerPoint presentation for further review.