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Comm. Minutes--April 18, 1994 1198 Mr. Wieland said he is amazed about the negativism of a particular situation where people try to bring things closer to those involved as opposed to someone on a broader base dictating what is supposed to be done. He believes a proposed home rule charter at this time will be different than the one proposed in 1992 because of legislative changes and what has been learned in the education process. MOTION, passed Mr. Wieland moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the Cass County Commission proceed with the home rule process by creating a charter commission to conduct research and public meetings to determine articles for a completed charter to be presented to the voters of Cass County. Such charter is to be finalized in a timely fashion to allow for inclusion on the general election ballot in November, 1994 if so desired by the Board of County Commissioners. (1) Procedural: Commission to consist of five members with each County Commissioner presenting one candidate chosen at large from Cass County (or from their respective district) for presentation and approval by a majority vote of the commission. If a commissioner's candidate fails to acquire the necessary three votes for appointment, said commissioner will offer another candidate. (2) Appointment of Charter Commissioners for a period not to exceed six months, for which each will be reimbursed $40.00 for each month of operation. (3) After successful appointment (by majority of commissioners) of five charter commissioners, the County Board of Commissioners will select a charter commissioner to serve as commission chairman. Such chairman will be reimbursed at a rate of $50.00 for each month of operation. (4) The charter commission chairman will determine the meeting schedule and a minimal budget (to be approved by Board of Commissioners) for the commission's meeting expenses. (5) The Cass County Board of Commissioners will make the necessary resources available for the charter commission: (a) Clerical support function; (b) Transcription support function; (c) Designate liaison from county to assist commission (charter); (d) Assume responsibility for all public notices, advertising and printing costs of final report (determined by chairman's budget);