The municipal government provided by this Charter shall be known as the "Council-Manager Government." pursuant to its provisions and subject only to the limitations imposed by the State Constitution and by this Charter, all power of the City shall be vested in an elective council, hereafter referred to as "the Council," composed of the Mayor and Council members, which shall enact local legislation, adopt budgets, determine policies, and employ the City Manager, who shall execute the laws and administer the government of the City. All powers of the City shall be exercised in the manner prescribed by this Charter, or if the manner be not prescribed then in such manner as may be prescribed by ordinance.
(Adopted by electorate, May 11, 2013)