A. Perform other duties and powers as the City Council may, by ordinance, confer upon the Commission in order to carry out the Commission’s powers and duties, consistent with Charter Section 300.5. The purpose of the Redistricting Commission shall be to recommend to the City Council adjustments to the boundaries of the Council districts by which City Councilmembers shall be elected, based on Federal Decennial Census information, with the goals of City Council approval of the final redistricting plan no later than the end of the month of August, in the year following each Federal Decennial Census.

B. Make recommendations to the City Council and consult with City staff.

C. Conduct itself in an open and transparent manner, including: comply with the Brown Act, engage public participation to the extent reasonably possible during the redistricting process, and remain free from legislative influence.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Redistricting Commission shall not have the independent authority to direct the conduct of any City employee. (Ord. 3487 § 1, 2020; Ord. 3305 § 1, 2014).