Charter Review Facilitator

This contract is for a Charter Review Facilitator to assist with the 2023-2024 Charter Review process in Pinellas County. The facilitator will be responsible for tasks such as facilitating meetings, reviewing the existing Charter, developing proposed operating rules, and preparing public information materials. The contract has a duration of 3 months and a total value of $121,550. The scope of work includes facilitating the meetings of the CRC, administrative responsibilities, review of the existing Charter, and development of proposed operating rules. • Facilitate the meetings of the CRC to include attending, scheduling & other administrative responsibilities. • Administrative responsibility for the CRC, which includes staffing, scheduling and facilitating the meetings of the CRC. • Review the existing Charter and develop a non-exclusive list of updates and subject matter delegation for the CRC to consider; facilitate discussion of subject matter identified by CRC for consideration. • Develop proposed operating rules for the CRC. • Perform research and develop briefing documents for the CRC. • Cooperate and consult with legal counsel for the CRC on charter language, ballot language for any proposed amendments to the Charter and other legal concerns. • Identify and schedule members of the local community and from other jurisdictions to testify as directed by the CRC. • Prepare public information materials including, but not limited to, media releases, pamphlets, etc. • Prepare a final report for consideration by the CRC. • Arrange for publication and distribution of the final CRC report. • Ensure all public information materials are ADA compliant and consistent with the county’s Branding Guidelines • Work with the Pinellas County Communications department for final product review and consistency with organizational voice and communications attributes. • Perform other tasks as directed by the CRC.