CouncilNotes
Resolution

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