Iolans got their first look Monday at a proposed charter ordinance that would drastically reshape the existing city council.
Council members announced the proposal, which would set up staggered elections for council members, greatly reduce the powers now vested in the mayor’s position under the current government form and make the city treasurer an appointed position instead of an elected one.
Councilmen are seeking feedback from the community on the ordinance, which would use results from the April 2013 city elections to help stagger the elections.