In addition to the annual budget meeting described in Section
5-1 and any other meetings the council creates by ordinance, the council shall hold the following annual meetings:
(a) State of the Town: The council president, in conjunction with the
city manager, shall prepare and deliver a yearly message to the residents
describing the state of the city. The message will address the financial
state of the city, strengths of the city, and areas that need attention,
as well as potential opportunities for the betterment of the city.
(b) Annual Open Public Forum: The council president shall convene at
least 1 meeting of the general public each year for the purpose of
obtaining public input to the policies of the city. The meeting agenda
and format shall be determined by the city council but shall be designed
to facilitate 2-way communication between the city government and
residents. Members of the public may submit potential items for the
agenda of the meeting in accordance with rules adopted by the city
council. The public shall be given at least 14 days' notice of the
date and time of such meeting.
(c) Individual Councilor Meetings: Each at large and district councilor
shall convene at least 1 meeting each year open to all residents.
The meeting agenda and format shall be determined by each councilor
but shall be designed to facilitate 2-way communication between the
councilor and residents. Members of the public may submit potential
items for the agenda of the meeting in accordance with rules adopted
by the city council. The public shall be given at least 14 days' notice
of the date and time of such meeting. Councilors shall schedule these
meetings in a way that prevents more than one from occurring at the
same date and time.
The city council shall establish a Human Rights Commission by
ordinance.