CITY CHARTER

THE BRONSON CREED

   I believe in Bronson and its responsibilities; and I shall do my part to make it a better place in which to live.

   I believe in good government for Bronson, and I shall assume my share of the civic responsibility that rest on the shoulders of all our citizens.

   I believe in supporting local enterprises that make for community development, and shall contribute my moral support and energy to any worthy cause championed by them.

   I believe in patronizing home merchants, for they are greatly responsible for our having good schools and churches, better roads and promotion of the general welfare of this community.

   I believe in making Bronson clean and attractive, for a healthy atmosphere is an inducement to honest and right-thinking citizens.

   I believe in boosting my home town at every possible opportunity; that thinking, talking and acting progress is the quickest and surest way to bring permanent prosperity to Bronson - the best town in America -because it is MY HOME!

From The Bronson Journal

Section

   Preamble

CHAPTER I  NAME AND BOUNDARIES

   Section 1.1   Name and Boundaries

   Section 1.2   Ward Description

CHAPTER II  GENERAL MUNICIPAL POWERS

   Section 2.1   General Powers

   Section 2.2   Intergovernmental Cooperation

   Section 2.3   Exercise of Powers

   Section 2.4   Division of Powers

CHAPTER III  ELECTIONS

   Section 3.1   Qualifications of Electors

   Section 3.2   Election Procedure

   Section 3.3   Precincts

   Section 3.4   Election Commission

   Section 3.5   Regular Elections

   Section 3.6   Special Elections

   Section 3.7   Nominations Procedure

   Section 3.8   Form of Ballot

   Section 3.9   Canvass of Votes

   Section 3.10   Tie Vote

   Section 3.11   Recount

   Section 3.12   Recall

CHAPTER IV  THE CITY COUNCIL

   Section 4.1   Elective Officers

   Section 4.2   Qualifications

   Section 4.3   Terms of Office

   Section 4.4   Oath of Office

   Section 4.5   Surety Bonds

   Section 4.6   Public Peace, Health and Safety

   Section 4.7   Budget

   Section 4.8   City Airport, Transportation, Communications

   Section 4.9   Compensation and Expenses

   Section 4.10   Mayor

   Section 4.11   General Powers and Duties

   Section 4.12   Judge of Qualifications of Members

   Section 4.13   Prohibitions

   Section 4.14   Vacancy Procedure

   Section 4.15   Appointment of City Manager

   Section 4.16   Removal of City Manager

   Section 4.17   Appointment of City Assessor

   Section 4.18   Appointment of City Attorney

   Section 4.19   Investigations

   Section 4.20   Procedures

   Section 4.21   Rights as to Property

   Section 4.22   Licenses

   Section 4.23   Public Property

   Section 4.24   Cemeteries

   Section 4.25   Trusts

   Section 4.26   Advisory Committees or Boards

CHAPTER V LEGISLATION

   Section 5.1   Legislative Powers

   Section 5.2   Forms of Legislation

   Section 5.3   Action Requiring an Ordinance

   Section 5.4   Ordinances

   Section 5.5   Publication and Recording of Ordinance

   Section 5.6   Codification

   Section 5.7   Technical Regulations

   Section 5.8   Penalties

   Section 5.9   Initiative and Referendum

   Section 5.10   Procedure

   Section 5.11   Initiation

   Section 5.12   Petitions

   Section 5.13   Certification

   Section 5.14   City Council Procedure on Initiatory & Referendary Petitions

   Section 5.15   Submission to Electors

   Section 5.16   General Provisions

CHAPTER VI  CITY ADMINISTRATION

   Section 6.1   Administrative Officers

   Section 6.2   City Manager

   Section 6.3   City Manager - Function & Duties

   Section 6.4   City Clerk

   Section 6.5   Deputy Clerk

   Section 6.6   City Treasurer

   Section 6.7   Additional Administrative Powers, Duties, and Restrictions

   Section 6.8   City Planning

   Section 6.9   Zoning Board of Appeals

   Section 6.10   Merit System of Personnel Management

   Section 6.11   Compensation & Employee Benefits

CHAPTER VII  GENERAL FINANCE

   Section 7.1   Fiscal Year

   Section 7.2   Budget Procedure

   Section 7.3   Budget Document

   Section 7.4   Budget Hearing

   Section 7.5   Adoption of the Budget

   Section 7.6   Transfer of Appropriations

   Section 7.7   Budget Control

   Section 7.8   Depository

   Section 7.9   Investments

   Section 7.10   Independent Audit

CHAPTER VIII TAXATION

   Section 8.1   Power to Tax

   Section 8.2   Tax Limits

   Section 8.3   Exemptions

   Section 8.4   Tax Day

   Section 8.5   Assessment Roll

   Section 8.6   Board of Review

   Section 8.7   Duties & Functions of the Board of Review

   Section 8.8   Notice of Meetings, Board of Review

   Section 8.9   Meetings of Board of Review

   Section 8.10   Certification of Roll

   Section 8.11   Clerk to Certify Tax Levy

   Section 8.12   City Tax Roll

   Section 8.13   Tax Roll Certified for Collection

   Section 8.14   Tax Lien

   Section 8.15   Taxes Due Notification Thereof

   Section 8.16   Collection Fees and Interest

   Section 8.17   Collection of Delinquent Taxes

   Section 8.18   Failure or Refusal to Pay Personal Property Tax

   Section 8.19   State, County, and School Taxes

CHAPTER IX  BORROWING AUTHORITY

   Section 9.1   Municipal Borrowing Power

   Section 9.2   Preparation and Record of Bonds

   Section 9.3   Deferred Payment Contracts

CHAPTER X  SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

   Section 10.1   General Powers Relative to Special Assessments

   Section 10.2   Detailed Procedure to be Fixed By Ordinance

   Section 10.3   Additional Assessments: Correction of Invalid Special Assessments

   Section 10.4   Disposition of Excess Special Assessments

   Section 10.5   Contested Assessments: Limitations on Suits & Actions

   Section 10.6   Special Assessment Accounts

   Section 10.7   Failure to Receive Notice

   Section 10.8   Deferred Payment of Special Assessments

   Section 10.9   Special Assessments as a Lien on Property

   Section 10.10   Hazards and Nuisances

CHAPTER XI UTILITIES

   Section 11.1   General powers respecting utilities

   Section 11.2   Control of Utilities

   Section 11.3   Management of Utilities

   Section 11.4   Rates and Charges

   Section 11.5   Utility Charges - Collection

   Section 11.6   Accounts

   Section 11.7   Disposal of Plants & Properties

CHAPTER XII  BIDS, CONTRACTS, PURCHASES, FRANCHISES AND PERMITS

   Section 12.1   Contracting Authority of Council

   Section 12.2   Purchase and Sale of Property

   Section 12.3   Limitations on Contractual Power

   Section 12.4   Franchises

   Section 12.5   Right of Regulation

   Section 12.6   Rates of Franchised Utilities

   Section 12.7   Revocable Rates

   Section 12.8   Use of Streets by Utility

CHAPTER XIII  GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS

   Section 13.1   City Liability

   Section 13.2   Unofficial Representation

   Section 13.3   City Records

   Section 13.4   Headings

   Section 13.5   Separability

   Section 13.6   Amendments

   Section 13.7   Definitions & Interpretations

CHAPTER XIV SCHEDULE

   Section 14.1   Purpose & Status of Schedule Chapter

   Section 14.2   Election to Adopt Charter

   Section 14.3   Form of Ballot

   Section 14.4   Elective Officers of the City

   Section 14.5   Effective Date of this Charter

   Section 14.6   Council Action

   Section 14.7   Continuation of Appointive Officers

   Section 14.8   Boards and Commissions

   Section 14.9   Pending Matters

   Section 14.10   Prior City Ordinances and Regulations