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Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the Community Child Welfare Commission; and authorizing and directing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
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WHEREAS, Families, caregivers, and youth who interact with the City's child welfare system and related services for children and families require transparent, community-grounded oversight that reflects their lived experiences; and
WHEREAS, An independent body empowered to advise both City agencies and City Council will bridge the gap between administrative policy and the realities faced by children and families in Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, The creation of a permanent, community-rooted commission will strengthen accountability, amplify family voices, and support continual improvement of Philadelphia's services for children and families; and
WHEREAS, Under Section 6 of the First-Class City Home Rule Act (53 P.S. ?13106), an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter may be proposed by a resolution of the Council of the City of Philadelphia adopted with the concurrence of two-thirds of its elected members; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA:
SECTION 1. That the following amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter is hereby proposed and shall be submitted to the electors of the City of Philadelphia on an election date
designated by ordinance:
ARTICLE III
EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH - ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER 1
OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OTHER AGENCIES
? 3-100. Executive and Administrative Officers, Departments, Boards, Commissions and
Agencies Designated.
The executive and administrative work of the City shall be performed by:
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(e) The following independent boards and commis...
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