Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
City of Albuquerque
Office of the City Clerk
September 27, 2024
To: Council President Dan Lewis
From: Ethan Watson, City Clerk
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Intragovernmental Conference Committee Rules and Regulations
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Pursuant to the authority granted by the City Charter and Ordinance of the City of Albuquerque, the Intragovernmental Conference Committee issues the following Rules and Regulations for its conduct, and for the interpretation and enforcement of the Determination of Separation of Powers Issues Under the Charter (Article XIX) and the Intragovernmental Conference
Committee (Article ?2-16-1) Ordinance. These are the first rules issued by the Committee, which was established to ensure proper interpretation and enforcement of matters relating to the separation of powers within the City government.
Background:
The committee was created to provide a structured mechanism for resolving issues related to the separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches of the City of Albuquerque. The attached Rules and Regulations outline the procedures by which the Committee will operate, including how issues are raised, how hearings will be conducted, and the duties of the chairperson.
Key Points of the Rules and Regulations:
1. Filing of Statements: The Mayor or City Council may bring an issue forward by submitting a statement of issue(s) to the Office of the City Clerk.
2. Hearing Procedures: The Committee will conduct full and fair hearings, allowing each party to present evidence and arguments. These hearings will be open to the public in compliance with the Open Meetings Act.
3. Decisions: The Committee will base its decision on the evidence presented during the hearings and, if applicable, on prior rulings on similar issues.
We kindly request the City Council's review and feedback on these initial Rules and Regulations no later than Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Should there be any comments or req...
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