[Adopted 11-13-2013 by Ord. No. 2013.10.09-013 as Ch. 2 of the 2013 Code]
The purpose of this article is to establish an orientation program for all members of the Dover City Council prior to the start of their terms of office in order to comply with the provisions of Dover City Charter §
C3-2. Effective service as a City Councilor demands a thorough knowledge of the processes of City government in order to permit reasonable decisions by Councilors in representing the interests of the Dover residents. The orientation program shall be comprehensive and complete to assist Councilors in serving the residents of Dover.
The City Manager, or designee(s), shall prepare and present
an orientation program for City Councilors. The program shall include,
but not be limited to, written materials, as amended from time to
time, available to the Councilors after their election. The orientation
program shall include a review and vote of the existing Council.
The content of the orientation program shall include, but not
be limited to, information on the role of City Councilors, general
responsibilities, ethics, budget preparation and adoption procedures,
the City Charter, City ordinances, and state law. The program shall
include consultations with City staff and a tour of City buildings
and facilities.
The orientation program shall be conducted prior to the organizational meeting conducted pursuant to §
C3-2 of the Dover City Charter.
[Adopted 3-25-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.03.11-003]