The city of Euless is asking voters to approve amendments to the City Charter in May.

The city charter election includes 20 propositions, A-T. The purpose of the Charter Amendment Election is to bring the City of Euless’s Charter into alignment with current state law and to update provisions that have not been revised since 1995. Voters can approve or disapprove of any or all of the propositions.

Euless Proposition A: Non-substantive Language Revisions

Updated language on the Home Rule Charter to improve clarity and consistency

Euless Proposition B: City Streets and Public Property

Add public parks and public rights-of-way to the list of properties the City oversees and maintains

Euless Proposition C: Boundaries

Clarifies that changes to city boundaries can only happen through methods allowed by state law, such as annexation or boundary adjustments

Euless Proposition D: City Council Qualifications

Sets minimum qualifications for City Council member to match state law

Increases the minimum age to serve on City Council from 18 to 21

Euless Proposition E: City Council Qualifications

Neither the Mayor nor any City Councilmember shall hold any other public office, paid or unpaid that is incompatible under state law

Euless Proposition F: Removal of Mayor or City Councilmember

Defines what qualifies as incompetency or official misconduct that could lead to removal of the Mayor or a City Councilmember

Euless Proposition G: City Council Vacancies

Allows City Council to fill short-term City Council vacancies either by appointment or special election

Outlines the process for making appointments to fill City Council vacancy with less than 12 months left in the term

Euless Proposition H: Duties and Meetings of the City Council

Clarifies City Council powers and procedures

Defines the roles of Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem

Sets a quorum of five members

Establishes meeting rules and allows removal for repeated absences

Updates ordinance adoption procedures and makes the Charter available online

Euless Proposition I: City Boards

Reorganizes the City Charter for clarity and consistency

Affirms that City Council has the authority to create boards and commissions and appoint their members, while removing outdated, board-specific rules from the Charter

Euless Proposition J: Elections

Updates election rules to fully follow state law

Removes outdated or conflicting provisions

Euless Proposition K: City Manager

Recognizes that the City Manager will be engaged pursuant to an employment agreement which will contain any provisions regarding residency or other terms of employment

Euless Proposition L: City Secretary

Allows the City Secretary to be hired under an employment agreement that outlines duties and complies with state law

Euless Proposition M: City Attorney

Clarifies how City Attorneys are appointed

Definite City Attorney duties

Euless Proposition N: Municipal Court

Updates how municipal judges and court staff are appointed to match state law and current city procedures

Euless Proposition O: Finance

Aligns the City’s budget and audit processes with state law

Euless Proposition P: Bonds and Indebtedness

Clarifies that the City may issue bonds and incur debt only as allowed and approved under state law

Euless Proposition Q: Franchises and Public Utilities

Updates rules for utility franchises

Confirms the City’s authority to control the use of streets, parks and public spaces as allowed by state law

Euless Proposition R: City Contracts

Revises rules limiting City officials and employees from having personal financial interests in City contracts, with limited exceptions

Euless Proposition S: Nepotism

Updates nepotism rules to match state law by allowing continued employment for certain previously hired employees

Proposition T: Miscellaneous provisions

Removes outdated rules from the City Charter

Allows everyday procedures like purchasing, permits and property safety to be handled under state law or local City ordinances instead.

Election Day is May 2, with early voting running from Monday, April 20, to Tuesday, April 28. For more information, visit the City of Euless elections website.