News Flash

Happening in Missouri City

Posted on: March 16, 2021

City Council Approves May 1st Special Election to Change City Charter

Happening

The City Council recently approved an ordinance to hold a special election on May 1, 2021, to submit proposed changes to the City Charter to Missouri City voters. The proposed changes include the following: 

  1. Amend Section 3.05 – Delete the provision allowing the mayor to act as chief administrative officer of the city until a city manager is appointed.
  2. Amend Section 3.05 – Require the election of the mayor pro tem at the second meeting in December of every year and establish a one-year term for such position.
  3. Amend Section 4.01 – Require Council’s advice and consent instead of concurrence for the appointment, suspension, and removal of directors.
  4. Amend Section 4.01 – Expressly authorize the use of an employment contract for the employment of the city manager and require such contract and salary terms to be authorized by the Council.
  5. Amend Section 6.01 – Extend the terms of the city council positions from two (2) to three (3) years.
  6. Add Section 6.01.F – Limit council service to twelve (12) consecutive years, after which a minimum two-year, sit-out period would be required before serving on the City Council.
  7. Amend Section 9.04.D – Change the amount of time the city manager may transfer unencumbered funds from 60 to 90 days after the end of any given fiscal year.
  8. Amend Section 9.10 – Clarify that bids are only required for competitive bond sales.
  9. Amend Section 11.13 – Change the appointment month of Charter Review Commissioners from July to January.       

The proposed amendments include changes that could impact the tenure of elected officials on the City Council of the City of Missouri City. If proposed Amendment E is adopted, beginning with the November 2021 general election, the four (4) district Councilmembers’ terms will increase from two (2) years to three (3) years, with elections being held every third year. 

If proposed Amendment E is adopted, beginning with the November 2022 general election, the mayor’s term and the terms for the two councilmembers-at large will increase from two (2) years to three (3) years, with elections being held every third year. 

Proposed Amendment F would prevent any elected official from serving longer than 12 consecutive years on City Council. After serving for 12 consecutive years, a minimum two-year period would be required before they would be able to run again. 

The proposed changes to the Charter came out of the 2020 Charter Review Commission. Five City residents worked for six months, issuing a final report on Dec. 21, 2020. The last changes to the Charter occurred about four years ago. To read the comprehensive list of proposed Charter revisions that will appear on the May 1, 2021 ballot, visit  https://bit.ly/38wMLB1.

For more updates, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple app store).

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in Happening in Missouri City

CouncilConnection

Council Connection for May 15

Posted on: May 16, 2023
CouncilConnection

Council Connection for April 17

Posted on: April 18, 2023
Zoning Requests News

Zoning Applications for April 2023

Posted on: April 12, 2023
CouncilConnection

Council Connection for April 3

Posted on: April 11, 2023
Happening

City Statement on Public Safety

Posted on: April 6, 2023
Happening

City Hires PGA Pro Kelly O'Donnell

Posted on: April 6, 2023
Parks Agenda

2023 Community Events

Posted on: February 23, 2023
Happening

City Manager Update

Posted on: May 3, 2022
Happening

Redistricting: Just the Facts

Posted on: April 21, 2022
Happening

City Manager Update

Posted on: April 6, 2022
Happening

MCTX 2021 Year In Review

Posted on: December 31, 2021
Happening

More Places to Get Vaccinated in the City

Posted on: February 12, 2021
Happening

MCTX 2020 Year-In-Review

Posted on: January 13, 2021
Happening

It's CENSUS DAY! Everyone Counts

Posted on: December 19, 2019
Happening

On the Move In the “Show Me City”

Posted on: February 3, 2020
Happening

MCTX Review of Dog Incident Is Ongoing

Posted on: December 13, 2019
Happening

Frequently Asked Questions:
City Budget

Posted on: February 22, 2018
Happening

Surf the Redesigned City Website

Posted on: January 8, 2018
Happening

City's 1/1Y ISO Rating Effective Aug. 1

Posted on: February 15, 2016