CHARTER
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Charter was originally adopted by the the electors on November 3, 1970. Dates appearing in parentheses following a section heading indicate that those provisions were subsequently adopted, amended or repealed on the date given.
PREAMBLE
ARTICLE I. INCORPORATION AND POWERS
Section 1.01 Incorporation. (11-4-80)
Section 1.02 Powers.
Section 1.03 Form of Government. (11-4-80)
Section 1.04 Construction.
Section 1.05 Intergovernmental Relations.
ARTICLE II. COUNCIL
Section 2.01 Composition and Term. (11-4-80)
Section 2.02 Qualifications.
Section 2.03 Prohibitions. (11-4-80)
Section 2.04 Organization. (11-4-80)
Section 2.05 Specific Powers of Council. (11-4-80)
Section 2.06 Procedure. (11-4-80)
Section 2.07 Publication. (11-4-80)
Section 2.08 Duties of the Mayor.
Section 2.09 Salaries of Mayor and Councilmembers. (11-4-80)
Section 2.10 Investigations.
Section 2.11 Vacancies; Forfeiture of Office; Filling of Vacancies. (11-4-80)
Section 2.12 Advisory Commissions.
Section 2.13 Codes of Technical Regulations.
ARTICLE III. ADMINISTRATION SERVICE
Section 3.01 Appointment of Manager.
Section 3.02 Tenure.
Section 3.03 Qualifications.
Section 3.04 Powers and Duties.
Section 3.05 Absence or Disability.
Section 3.06 Administrative Departments.
Section 3.07 Administrative Code.
Section 3.08 Director of Law.
Section 3.09 Administrative Board for Planning and Zoning Appeals. (11-4-80)
Section 3.10 Board of Zoning Appeals. (11-4-80)
ARTICLE IV. TAXATION AND BORROWING
Section 4.01 Fiscal Year.
Section 4.02 Preparation of Budget.
Section 4.03 Council Action on Budget.
Section 4.04 Fees.
Section 4.05 Power to Incur Debt.
Section 4.06 Levying Taxes.
ARTICLE V. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Section 5.01 Municipal Elections. (11-4-80)
Section 5.02 Election of Mayor.
Section 5.03 Election of Councilmembers. (11-4-80)
Section 5.04 Nominations. (11-4-80)
Section 5.05 Sponsors; Acceptance. (11-4-80)
Section 5.06 Ballots.
Section 5.07 Watchers and Challengers.
Section 5.08 Plurality.
Section 5.09 Statement of Expenses. (11-4-80)
ARTICLE VI. RECALL
Section 6.01 Recall. (11-4-80)
Section 6.02 Form of Petitions.
Section 6.03 Filing and Examination of Petitions.
Section 6.04 Amendment of Petitions.
ARTICLE VII. INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM
Section 7.01 Initiative and Referendum.
ARTICLE VIII. MERIT SYSTEM
Section 8.01 Merit Principle.
Section 8.02 Exempt Positions.
Section 8.03 Director of Personnel.
Section 8.04 Personnel Advisory and Appeals Board. (11-4-80)
Section 8.05 Duties of the Board.
Section 8.06 Appeals from Disciplinary Action.
Section 8.07 Rules of the Manager.
Section 8.08 Transition. (11-4-80)
ARTICLE IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 9.01 Oath of Office.
Section 9.02 Official Bonds.
Section 9.03 Amendments to Charter.
Section 9.04 Severability.
ARTICLE X. TRANSITION PROVISIONS (Repealed 11-4-80)