As a lifelong resident, close observer of the City Council and frequent commenter on city government on his blog, Dr. Yood had well-informed opinions to share. Among them: There should be separate legal counsel for the governing body and administration, more wards and council members might make for better representation of demographic groups, the Police Division should be headed by a chief, and an "illogical and inefficient" department structure needs to be changed.
Plaintalker is hoping Dr. Yood will say more about his views on his blog, Doc's Potpourri.
The commission is preparing to interview numerous past and present city officials as well as others involved in municipal government. Part of its work on Thursday was to refine questions and to devise ways for input beyond in-person interviews. The commission plans to schedule interviews for its next meetings, 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 and Feb. 28. in City Hall Library.
Keep up with the Charter Study Commission on its blog, which has agendas, minutes and resources on forms of government in New Jersey.
--Bernice
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