Assembly Laying Groundwork for Charter Review
January 16, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates approved new language for the special committee that will soon begin working to recommend county charter and ordinance changes.
“The language makes sure every delegate has an opportunity to submit issues for the committee to consider,” said Delegate Brian O’Malley of Provincetown. “The Assembly can receive community input from outside our government while addressing issues delegates see working inside the Assembly for our constituents.”
Assembly Speaker Randi Potash of Chatham also appeared before the county’s Board of Commissioners to discuss the upcoming Charter Review process which is set to begin this spring.
“The process will be open and transparent, allowing for anyone to submit comments,” said Speaker Potash.
The committee will include seven members appointed by the Assembly speaker consisting of at least one member of the Assembly, the County Commissioner Board chair or someone they choose if provided, at least one municipal official, and representation from each region of Cape Cod.
The Board will decide whether to provide a representative at its next regular meeting.
ABOUT THE ASSEMBLY OF DELEGATES The Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates is the legislative branch of Cape Cod Regional Government. Fifteen Delegates, one elected by each town, enact ordinances and appropriate the County’s annual operating and capital budgets.
ABOUT BARNSTABLE COUNTY REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OF CAPE COD Barnstable County provides exemplary government functions and services to keep our community healthy and safe, promote sustainable growth, and offer a proactive, open government that enhances the quality of life for the citizens of Barnstable County. Learn more at www.capecod.gov
MEDIA CONTACT: Owen Fletcher, Assembly Clerk/Legislative Director | owen.fletcher@capecod.gov |508-375-6761
