Proposed Charter amendments
Summary
An Ad Hoc Committee has drafted proposed Charter amendment recommendations for a future Charter Review Commission. Changes to the City Charter can reshape how Riverside's government works, from ethics oversight to council procedures.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Any new Inspector General office could carry added city costs, though no figures were on the agenda.
Residents who want a say in how the City Charter evolves.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council — November 17, 2026
Proposed changes to the city's governing charter are up for review, with the council deciding whether to hand them to the Charter Review Committee.
Board of Ethics — November 5, 2026
The board was set to get an update on proposed changes to the city code and Charter that would reshape how the Ethics Board works, including creating an Inspector General. These changes could significantly expand oversight of city government.
Governmental Processes Committee — November 4, 2026
Proposed amendments to the City Charter submitted by councilmembers and city staff were slated for review. Because the meeting was cancelled, the proposals were not evaluated.
Governmental Processes Committee — August 5, 2026
The city is working out how and when to seat a committee that would review the City Charter — the document that defines how Riverside's government works. The timeline and appointment process discussed will shape who gets a voice in that review.
Board of Ethics — July 2, 2026
An Ad Hoc Committee has drafted proposed Charter amendment recommendations for a future Charter Review Commission. Changes to the City Charter can reshape how Riverside's government works, from ethics oversight to council procedures.
Board of Ethics — June 4, 2026
An ad hoc committee brought forward proposed changes to the City Charter to be sent to the Charter Review Committee. These potential reforms could reshape how ethics rules and local governance operate.
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