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Title: Adopting A Proposition To Be Submitted To The Voters At The Next Election To Be Held In The City Of Albuquerque Concerning An Amendment To Article V, Section 4 Of The Albuquerque City Charter; Providing The Form Of The Question And The Designation Clause For Such Question On The Ballot (Baca)
Summary
The City of Albuquerque's Council Bill No. R-26-5, sponsored by Joaquín Baca, proposes an amendment to the Albuquerque City Charter regarding the appointment of the Director of Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS). This legislation seeks to require the appointment and confirmation of the ACS Director, who will be designated as the "ACS Chief." The amendment will be presented to voters in the upcoming 2026 General Election, allowing citizens to vote on whether to adopt this change. The proposal mandates that the City Clerk collaborate with the Bernalillo County Clerk to ensure the amendment appears on the ballot. This legislation is significant as it aims to enhance accountability and oversight within the ACS, ensuring that the position is subject to the confirmation process by the City Council, similar