The city of Euless is asking voters to approve amendments to the City Charter in May. The city charter election includes 20 propositions, A-T. The purpose of the Charter Amendment Election is to bring the City of Euless’s Charter into alignment with current state law and to update provisions th at have not been revised since 1995. Voters can approve or disapprove of any or all of the propositions. Euless Proposition A: Non-substantive Language Revisions Updated language on the Home Rule Charter to improve clarity and consistency Euless Proposition B: City Streets and Public Property Add public parks and public rights-of-way to the list of properties the City oversees and maintains Euless Proposition C: Boundaries Clarifies that changes to city boundaries can only happen through methods allowed by state law, such as annexation or boundary adjustments Euless Proposition D: City Council Qualifications Sets minimum qualifications for City Council member to match state law Increases the minimum age to serve on City Council from 18 to 21 Euless Proposition E: City Council Qualifications Neither the Mayor nor any City Councilmember shall hold any other public office, paid or unpaid that is incompatible under state law Euless Proposition F: Removal of Mayor or City Councilmember Defines what qualifies as incompetency or official misconduct that could lead to removal of the Mayor or a City Councilmember Euless Proposition G: City Council Vacancies Allows City Council to fill short-term City Council vacancies either by appointment or special election Outlines the process for making appointments to fill City Council vacancy with less than 12 months left in the term Euless Proposition H: Duties and Meetings of the City Council Clarifies City Council powers and procedures Defines the roles of Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem Sets a quorum of five members Establishes meeting rules and allows removal for repeated absences Updates ordinance adoption procedures and makes the Charter available online Euless Proposition I: City Boards Reorganizes the City Charter for clarity and consistency Affirms that City Council has the authority to create boards and commissions and appoint their members, while removing outdated, board-specific rules from the Charter Euless Proposition J: Elections Updates election rules to fully follow state law Removes outdated or conflicting provisions Euless Proposition K: City Manager Recognizes that the City Manager will be engaged pursuant to an employment agreement which will contain any provisions regarding residency or other terms of employment Euless Proposition L: City Secretary Allows the City Secretary to be hired under an employment agreement that outlines duties and complies with state law Euless Proposition M: City Attorney Clarifies how City Attorneys are appointed Definite City Attorney duties Euless Proposition N: Municipal Court Updates how municipal judges and court staff are appointed to match state law and current city procedures Euless Proposition O: Finance Aligns the City’s budget and audit processes with state law Euless Proposition P: Bonds and Indebtedness Clarifies that the City may issue bonds and incur debt only as allowed and approved under state law Euless Proposition Q: Franchises and Public Utilities Updates rules for utility franchises Confirms the City’s authority to control the use of streets, parks and public spaces as allowed by state law Euless Proposition R: City Contracts Revises rules limiting City officials and employees from having personal financial interests in City contracts, with limited exceptions Euless Proposition S: Nepotism Updates nepotism rules to match state law by allowing continued employment for certain previously hired employees Proposition T: Miscellaneous provisions Removes outdated rules from the City Charter Allows everyday procedures like purchasing, permits and property safety to be handled under state law or local City ordinances instead. Election Day is May 2, with early voting running from Monday, April 20, to Tuesday, April 28. For more information, visit the City of Euless elections website. ...read more read less