2026-79
Newport
Resolution
STAGGERED TERMS FOR STANDING CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Standing Charter Review Commission was created pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-49; AND
WHEREAS, as per the resolution seven (7) members were appointed by the City Council to make up the commission; AND
WHEREAS, according to the resolution the members are to serve staggered terms, however, the staggered terms were not set; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, the following members of the Standing Charter Review Commission will serve the terms as listed,
Martin Cohen - three (3) year term expiring 5/27/2029
Gerard DeCotis - three (3) year term expiring 5/27/2029
Robert Dufault - two (2) year term expiring 5/27/2028
Jane LeBoeuf - two (2) year term expiring 5/27/2028
Elise McCaffrey - one (1) year term expiring 5/27/2027
Charles Pattavina - one (1) year term expiring 5/27/2027
Meghan Rego - one (1) year term expiring 5/27/2027;
AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, following the individual terms, members can be reappointed by Recommendation of Council Chair and voted on by the City Council; AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, the Standing Charter Commission shall not replace the Charter Review Commission but shall supplement and assist the Charter Review Commission.
CHARLES M. HOLDER, JR.
JEANNE MARIE NAPOLITANO
IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
MAY 27, 2026
Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk