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Consider approval of criteria for the development of a redistricting plan.
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This is a request for Council to consider approving the criteria outlined below for the City's redistricting plan recommended by Mr. Bobby Bowers, Director, Office of Research and Statistics for the SC Budget and Control Board.
(1) Adhere to the court ordered constitutional requirement of one person, one vote
(2) Adherence to the 1965 Voting Rights Act as amended and by controlling court decisions
(3) Ensure that parts of the districts are contiguous
(4) Respect Communities of Interest
(5) Attempt to maintain constituent consistency
(6) Avoid splitting voting precincts
(7) Solicit public input