Item 2 - City Attorney recommendation 1 — original pdf
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CRC Recommendation Regarding Article V, Section 6 (City Attorney) Recommendation: City Manager appoints City Attorney, with confirmation by City Council Proposed Charter Revision: Policy Reasons: The City of Austin is an outlier in terms of how its city attorney is appointed. According to the most recent Texas Municipal League survey in 2010, most Texas home‐rule cities (73%) authorize their council to appoint the city attorney directly. The CRC is recommending this charter revision to ensure accountability of the city attorney’s office to the city council. Proposed Ballot Language: [in progress]