Decatur City Commission considers adding gender-neutral pronouns to charter

The Decatur City Commission, at its Oct. 3 meeting, approved one of two votes to substitute gender-neutral pronouns in the city’s charter.

Since this is a change to the city’s charter, the city commission has to approve the ordinance twice.

“Because the amendments to the Charter are being asked to be adopted by home rule, the Charter amendment must be adopted at two regular consecutive meetings,” City Clerk Meredith Roark said. “The second reading of the ordinance and final adoption is recommended for inclusion on the Oct. 17 agenda.”