Measure M

City of Alameda Charter Amendment to Amend and Repeal Outdated Provisions

Measure M is a proposed city charter amendment that was placed on the ballot by the city council. Passage of this measure would amend provisions the city says no longer conform to existing practices and repeal provisions the city says are outdated. It also specifies administrative authority and codifies new policies.

This measure requires approval by a majority of voters voting on the measure to pass.

Fiscal Impact: Measure M is not expected to have a fiscal impact.

Next Alameda County Measure: Measure N

See Endorsements for Measure M

Pro:

Supporters say it removes obsolete dates and transition language and makes other wording changes to make the charter easier to understand and administer. They say it clarifies several important government procedures, including allowing the city council by majority vote to authorize support staff for elected officials and establishing workable procedures to maintain continuity when key city offices become vacant.

A YES vote on this measure means: you support amending the city charter.

Con:

Opponents say it combines both cleanup language and policy changes into one single ballot measure, making it difficult for voters to analyze, and presents voters with an all-or-nothing choice. They say it does not identify which provisions in the charter are being amended to conform to existing practices or explain why existing practices are preferable to the existing charter requirements.

A NO vote on this measure means: you do not support amending the city charter.

Proposal

If approved, Measure M would amend the City Charter Sections 2-1.1, 2-3, 2-10, 3-7(G), 3-14, 7-2(J), 8-2, 8-5, 10-3, 10-6, 10-7, 10-12, 12-4(A) and (B), 14-1, 17-10, 28-2, 28-3 and 28-4, and repealing Sections 12-3(D} and 23-3 to conform to existing practices and amend and repeal outdated provisions. These changes include but are not limited to, updating outdated language, extending the period that the City Council has to fill a vacancy in the position of the Auditor or Treasurer from 24 days to 60 days, changing the vacancy filling process of the City Attorney and City Clerk to an election-based process, mandating that one of the 5 members of the Public Utilities Board shall be an electrical, civil, environmental or mechanical engineer or engineer with experience in alternative energy, ensuring that all board members be at least 18 years of age, and repealing the mandate that board members are not allowed to receive compensation for their services.

Source: City of Alameda - Measure M and League of Women Voters of Alameda - Measure M

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