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PUBLIC NOTICE
Applications for Charter Review Commission (deadline extended)
NEW Application Deadline: Monday, October 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM
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The Gahanna City Council is now accepting applications for appointments to the Charter Review Commission. Terms for these seats will begin in January 2026.
Charter Review Commission (CRC)
Open Seats: Seats 1, 2, 3, and 4
Membership: Convened once every five years; last convened in 2021.
Compensation: None.
Meetings: Multiple meetings per month anticipated January–June 2026; possible additional meeting in November/December to certify voter-approved Charter amendments.
Duties:
The Charter Review Commission shall:
- Conduct a comprehensive review of the Municipal Charter in public meetings.
- Recommend any proposed Charter amendments to Council by July 1, 2026.
- Engage stakeholders including City officials, peer city representatives, subject matter experts, civic organizations, and residents.
- Hold 1–3 public input hearings to gather feedback from the community.
- Use consensus-building activities such as drafting, pro/con analyses, and comparative charter reviews to shape recommendations. Note: Any proposed Charter amendments must be approved by Gahanna voters.
How to Apply
Submit an application including your resume and cover letter online. In the application, please select City Council as the appointment authority. Applicants must be a registered voter of the City of Gahanna and holding no other office or appointment to this municipality. https://onboard.gahanna.gov/application/
For questions, please contact the Clerk of Council at 614-342-4091 or jeremy.vanmeter@gahanna.gov.
Application Deadline: Monday, October 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM
Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council
Posted: October 7, 2025