Applications for New Braunfels Charter Review Commission open

Applications for the city of New Braunfels Charter Review Commission are now available.

What residents need to know

Applications for the seven-member, City Council-appointed board opened Aug. 28. The charter review commission will review the city charter and submit recommended changes to the City Council.

All applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Sept. 18. City Council will review all applications and make their appointments. Individuals appointed to serve on the commission will be required to complete one hour of training on the Texas Open Meetings Act, according to a news release.

Individuals interested must reside within the New Braunfels city limits. Applications are available online at www.newbraunfels.gov/apply.

Looking ahead

City Council is anticipated to appoint charter review commission members Sept. 28 or Oct. 12, according to previous reporting by Community Impact. Appointed commissioners will serve through May 2027, the release states. City Council is also expected to call a charter amendment election in May 2027, according to the release.