[RP TownTalk] Town Government Reform and due process; where we are at

[Marsha D.]

I apologize that I have not been more involved and aware about what has
been transpiring in our town government. I'm still fairly new to the area
and trying to get informed.  Is there a way to easily get caught up in what
has been going on related to the town's reform and departure of a council
member?

Thanks in advance,
Marsha

Sent from my Android. Please excuse my brevity and any typos.
On May 4, 2016 5:58 PM, "Vernon Archer" <varcher at gmail.com> wrote:

> Friends and neighbors,
>
> I write today to inform you about where we are in the process of reforming
> town government to a Council/Manager model and address some questions
> related to the process of implementing those changes.
>
> First, the legislation, as amended, was passed unanimously by the town
> council at Monday's legislative meeting (5-0). Go to the town's website to
> view the legislation:
> http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info/Legislation/Charter%20Amendment%20Resolution%202016-CR-01%20Form%20of%20Government%20Clean%20Copy.pdf
>
> Next, the process of making any and all changes to the Town's Charter (in
> effect our constitution) is dictated both by state law and our charter.
> Thus, due process is defined in advance of a governing body taking action,
> not by creating some new or ad hoc process after the fact. The town council
> has not only scrupulously followed the process but has in fact gone well
> beyond what was required to insure: 1) the public was informed about the
> significant changes being considered; 2) residents had opportunity to be
> heard; and 3) questions and comments were answered and addressed.
>
> We are now in the waiting period prior to the legislation taking effect 50
> days after passage (June 21). The waiting process, along with options for
> repeal by residents is described in detail by state law and is included in
> the legislation itself as posted on the website.
>
> You may rest assured that the town council and government will continue to
> follow the process as set forth by law.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Vernon
> __
> Vernon Archer, Mayor
> Town of Riverdale Park, Maryland
>
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