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Lancaster home rule commissioners want more public feedback on how the City Council should be elected as they near completion of a first draft of a new city charter.
Lancaster city’s elected treasurer position would be eliminated under a home rule charter because city staff can fill the responsibilities of the role, the Home Rule Study Commission decided Thursday.
Under a home rule charter, Lancaster city will likely have mechanisms to remove City Council members from office if they’re deemed unfit to serve in the role.
The Lancaster Home Rule Study Commission next month plans to be at community events to hear resident feedback and answer questions as the nine-member body creates a draft home rule
Lancaster city’s Home Rule Study Commission is still undecided about whether the city should offer benefits to City Council members under home rule, divided on the cost to the city