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The city may exercise all legislative powers and perform all functions not expressly denied by general law or charter. This grant of powers shall not include the power to enact private or civil laws governing civil relationships except as incident to the exercise of an independent municipal power. No tax imposed by the governing body of a charter municipality, except a tax authorized by general law, shall become effective until approved by a majority vote of the charter municipality. The purpose of this section is to provide for maximum local self-government. A liberal construction shall be given to the powers of municipalities. (amd. Res. 96-26, 3-7-1997)
A. Elected Officers: The elected officers of the city of Gallup shall be a mayor, four (4) councilors, and municipal judge. Except as hereinafter provided, the term of office of such officers shall be four (4) years for the office of mayor and four (4) years for each councilor. The term of the municipal judge shall be the same as provided by state law. The terms of councilors shall be staggered so that two (2) councilors shall be elected every two (2) years for a four (4) year term. (At the time of adoption of this charter amendment, the existing mayor, councilors and municipal judge shall continue in their respective offices until the expiration of their respective elective term, subject to the provisions of recall, as hereafter provided.) (amd. Res. 96-24, 3-7-1997)
The election of these municipal officers shall be conducted in the manner provided in this charter and as provided by New Mexico state law. All elective officers shall hold office for the period to which they were elected and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
B. City Attorney: The city council shall appoint the city attorney who shall serve at the pleasure of the city council and at a compensation fixed by the city council. The city council may retain special counsel upon its own motion or upon the request of the city attorney. (amd. Res. 87-9, 1-26-1987)
The city attorney shall be the chief legal counsel to the city and the legal advisor to the city council, city manager, all departments of the city and boards and commissions. The city attorney shall perform such other duties as the city council may direct. (amd. Res. 87-9, 1-26-1987)
(a) emoval Of Appointive Officers: By the concurrent vote of a majority of the elected members of the council, any appointive officer of the corporation may be removed from office. Any officer removed may, within ten (10) days after his discharge, demand written charges and a right to be heard thereon at a public meeting of the council. Such hearing shall be granted by the council within ten (10) days after such a demand. Any officer removed shall immediately vacate his office. He shall be paid his usual salary for thirty (30) days following the date of his removal plus any other compensation otherwise due him. The action of the council in removing such officer shall be final. (amd. Res. 96-24, 3-7-1997)
C. Oath Of Office: Each person elected or appointed to hold an office of the city of Gallup, shall, before entering upon the duties of such office, take and subscribe to the official oath. (amd. Res. 96-24, 3-7-1997)
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