02/26/2024 CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE Minutes

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*CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES Monday, February 26,2024* 3 Don Myers referred to the last sentence "As we look to the future, we pledge to uphold the principles of inclusivity, and respect ensuring that the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's voice, and the voice of all residents, is integral to collaborative governance" proposing that Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe should be struck from the sentence to achieve a true sense of equity. Mary Waygan said she was okay with keeping reference to the tribe twice because it helps heal the sensitive history of the Town and Tribe. Motion to approve edited version made by Cathy Lewis, motion seconded by Mary Waygan. The edited version was opened for discussion. Greg McKelvey suggested substituting the word inclusivity with unity so the beginning of the last sentence reads "As we look to the future, we pledge to uphold the principles of unity". David Weeden explained the importance of referencing the tribe twice explaining that it is an additional form of government within the Town boundary and that the term equitable is essential and used to address injustices. The Committee further discussed "Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe" being in the preamble twice and if it was repetitive.The difference between the tribal people and the tribal government body was also explained, the tribe is a distinct group of people who share culture, customs, experiences and privileges.The people are the individuals who make up the tribe but share in the experience. Don Myers suggested "Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's sovereign voice". Motion made by Cathy Lewis to approve the edited version with the amendments"As we look to the future, we pledge to uphold the principles of inclusivity and unity"; "Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's sovereign voice"; "Through this preamble, we affirm the Town of Mashpee's commitment to preserving the cultural and historical essence of our unique community", motion seconded by Mary Waygan. Roll Call: Miller,yes Weeden,yes Collins,yes Furbush,yes Lewis,yes McKelvey,yes Myers,yes Sherman,yes Waygan,yes Vote: Unanimous FinalwAroval of CommunitMY„Survey John Miller provided a revised draft of the Charter Review Citizen Survey. As soon as the Committee approves the survey the process of uploading it to software and distributing it to the public can begin. Logistics still need to be work out with the I.T. Department. The Committee proposed the following changes to the survey: The first question of the survey: DO YOU LIVE IN,WORK IN,OWN PROPERTY OR ATTEND SCHOOL IN MASHPEE? YES NO