SB 5039 - DIGEST

     Establishes a citizens' review process by which proposals to alter local governments can be developed and presented to the voters for their approval or rejection.

     Requires the department of community development to develop and make available to citizens' review committees a variety of model charters for accomplishing particular structural changes.

     Authorizes the department to undertake one or more demonstration projects with cities, counties, and special districts to carry out the purposes of the act.

     Specifies financial methodologies to carry out the purposes of the act.

     Provides that the act shall become effective if an amendment to the state Constitution is approved by the voters in November 1993.