Gilroy; Measure G

"Shall Section 1004(a) of the City Charter be deleted to conform to State law
which requires the City employees in the Competitive Service or on the
eligibility list be allowed to activiely participate in municiapl campaigns
and to hold public office?"

CITY ATTORNEY'S IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE G


City Charter Section 1004(a) currently prohibits persons holding any position
in the Competitive Service, or on any eligible list, from actively participating
in or contributing to any municipal political campaign and sets certain
requirements involving their employment with the City if employees choose to
run for political office. This measure amends this section of the City Charter
to conform to state law so that persons in the Competitive Service, or on any
eligible list, may participate in municipal campaigns in the manner allowed by
State law and may run as candidates for public office without taking a leave of
absence from their employment.


LINDA A. CALLON
City Attorney

The above statement is an impartial analysis of Measure G. If you desire a copy
of the measure, please call the City Clerk's office at 842-0202 and a copy will
be mailed at no cost to you.


ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE G



Charter Amendment


Section 1004 (a) of the City Charter currently prohibits City employees from
participating in local elections. State law now requires that City employees
have the same rights as other citizens to participate in elections. This
amendment will bring the City Charter into compliance with State and common
law. To aid in the Charter "cleanup", the City Council recommends you pass
Measure G.


City Council of Gilroy
Mayor Protempore K.A. Mike Gilroy


NO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE G WAS SUBMITTED

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