DISTRICTING COMMISSION

The Districting Commission’s function is to recommend to the City Council the districts from which Councilmembers shall be elected.  The commission shall recommend a districting plan establishing six councilmember election districts in a timely manner for use in the November 2009 and November 2011 municipal elections.  Thereafter a new commission shall be appointed by the City Council to recommend a plan for redistricting of the six councilmember election districts after receipt by the City of the final Federal Decennial Census information.  The commission shall consist of nine (9) qualified electors residing within the City appointed by the City Council.  Strong consideration shall be given to composing the commission of:

(a)  a retired Stanislaus County judge as chairperson;

(b)  one (1) member from a bona fide local taxpayer’s association with tax exempt status under the relevant provisions of the Internal Revenue code;

(c)  one (1) member from a bona fide local nonpartisan political organization, with tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, dedicated to encouraging informed and active participation in government;

(d)  one (1) member from a bona fide local civil rights organization with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service;

(e)  one (1) member from a former Civil Grand Jury who has served in that role within the previous five (5) years

(f)  four (4) members who have demonstrated civic involvement and a capacity to serve in an honest, independent, and impartial fashion.

This committee requires a financial disclosure statement (Statement of Economic Interests – Form 700) under State of California laws.

See Measure N, Section 501, for complete details.