Note: The most recent Charter Review Commission has concluded its activities. Its final report is available here.
Purpose:
It is the legislative intent of this Charter to provide for the orderly government and management of the County of Sullivan. It is also the intent of this Charter to provide for a government that is efficient, effective, accountable, inclusive, open, and environmentally and fiscally responsible. Consistent with this intent, this Charter allocates duties and responsibilities in County Government. This Charter will:
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Secure All Possible Home Rule
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Separate Legislative and Administrative Functions in County Government
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Increase Communication with the Public Concerning Management of the County and Encourage Public Participation in County Governance
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Reduce Conflicts and the Potential for Conflicts Between the Various Branches and Departments of Government and Between Government Employees and the Private Sector
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Encourage Flexibility in the Organizational Structures of County Government
Resolution 448 of 2014
NAMES OF MOST RECENT CHARTER MEMBERS:
Paul Burckard
Norman Sutherland
Brian McPhillips
Bill Liblick
Bruce Ferguson
Steve Altman
Ken Walter
Sara Sprague
Larry Richardson
Peg Harrison
Sandra Johnson Fields
Michael Levinson
J.J. Hanson
