The bill proposes amendments to the Warwick City Charter based on a resolution from the Warwick City Council. It seeks to expand the methods of notifying council members of special meetings to include electronic notifications, in addition to in-person and residential notifications. Furthermore, it modifies the procurement process by changing the title from "Purchases in excess of $1,000" to "Small Purchases" and allows for the monetary thresholds for competitive bids to be adjustable by ordinance, with a new range set between $1,000 and $2,500, or other amounts as prescribed by ordinance and allowed by the state.
Additionally, the bill addresses minority representation on city boards and commissions by allowing the city council to establish standards for appointments via ordinance, replacing the previous requirement for minority party representation based on the mayor's political affiliation. The proposed amendments will be submitted to voters for approval during the general election in November 2026 or at a special election if scheduled sooner. If approved, the changes will take effect based on the specific provisions outlined in the bill.