CHARTER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1
Name of Boundaries

   Section 1.1   Name and Boundaries

Chapter 2
Municipal Powers

   Section 2.1   General Powers

   Section 2.2   Further Definition of Powers

   Section 2.3   Further Definition of Powers

   Section 2.4   Intergovernmental Contracts

   Section 2.5   Outside Fire Protection

Chapter 3
Elections

   Section 3.1   Election Districts; Voting Precincts

   Section 3.2   Qualification of Electors

   Section 3.3   Election Procedures

   Section 3.4   Election Dates

   Section 3.5   Elective Officers and Terms of Office

   Section 3.6   Nominations

   Section 3.7   Approval of Petitions

   Section 3.8   Public Inspection of Petitions

   Section 3.9   Election Commission

   Section 3.10   Election Inspectors

   Section 3.11   Notice of Election

   Section 3.12   Voting Hours

   Section 3.13   Form of Ballot

   Section 3.14   Special Elections

   Section 3.15   Canvass of Votes

   Section 3.16   Recount

   Section 3.17   Recall

   Section 3.18   Tie Vote

   Section 3.19   Absentee Ballot

Chapter 4
Organization of Government

   Section 4.1   The Commission:

   Section 4.2   Remuneration of Members of the Commission

   Section 4.3   Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem

   Section 4.4   Duties of Mayor

   Section 4.5   City Manager

   Section 4.6   Functions of the City Manager

   Section 4.7   Other Administrative Officers

   Section 4.8   Appointment of Administrative Officers and Employees of the City

   Section 4.9   Appointment of Other Officers, Heads of Department, and Employees

   Section 4.10   Duties of Administrative Officers

   Section 4.11   City Treasurer

   Section 4.12   City Officers and Employees Benefits

Chapter 5
General Provisions Regarding Officers and Personnel of the City

   Section 5.1   Eligibility for Office in City

   Section 5.2   Residence Requirements for Appointive Officers

   Section 5.3   Nepotism

   Section 5.4   Vacancies in Office

   Section 5.5   Removals from Office

   Section 5.6   Resignations

   Section 5.7   Filling Vacancies

   Section 5.8   No Change in Term of Office or Compensation

   Section 5.9   Compensation of Employees and Officers

   Section 5.10   Oath of Office and Bond

   Section 5.11   Surety Bonds

   Section 5.12   Delivery of Office

Chapter 6
Functions of the Commission

   Section 6.1   Public Health and Safety

   Section 6.2   Police Department

   Section 6.3   Fire Department

   Section 6.4   Ambulance Service

   Section 6.5   Health

   Section 6.6   Meetings of the Commission

   Section 6.7   Investigations

   Section 6.8   Restriction on the Commission

Chapter 7
City Legislation

   Section 7.1   Ordinance Enactment

   Section 7.2   Penalties

   Section 7.3   Publication of Ordinances

   Section 7.4   Special Procedure on Vote on Certain Commission Actions

   Section 7.5   Technical Codes

   Section 7.6   Franchise and Contracts

   Section 7.7   Compilation

   Section 7.8   Initiative and Referendum

   Section 7.9   Petitions

   Section 7.10   Commission Procedure

   Section 7.11   Submission to Electors

   Section 7.12   Ordinance Suspended

Chapter 8
General Finance

   Section 8.1   Fiscal Year

   Section 8.2   Budget Procedure

   Section 8.3   Budget Document

   Section 8.4   Budget Hearing

   Section 8.5   Adoption of Budget, Tax Limit

   Section 8.6   Transfer of Appropriations

   Section 8.7   Budget Control

   Section 8.8   Depository

   Section 8.9   Independent Audit

Chapter 9
Taxation

   Section 9.1   Power to Tax and Secure Revenue

   Section 9.2   Subjects of Taxation

   Section 9.3   Assessment

   Section 9.4   Time for Making Assessment Rolls

   Section 9.5   Board of Review

   Section 9.6   Meeting of Board of Review

   Section 9.7   Organization and Functions of the Board of Review

   Section 9.8   Endorsement of Roll - Validity

   Section 9.9   Clerk to Certify Levy

   Section 9.10   City Tax Roll

   Section 9.11   Tax Roll Certified for Collection

   Section 9.12   Taxes Lien on Property

   Section 9.13   Taxes Due: Notification

   Section 9.14   Collection of City Taxes

   Section 9.15   Delinquent Tax Roll to County Treasurer

   Section 9.16   Protection of City Lien

   Section 9.17   

Chapter 10
Borrowing Power

   Section 10.1   Grant of Authority to Borrow

   Section 10.2   Limits of Borrowing Powers

   Section 10.3   Vote of Electors Required

   Section 10.4   Preparation and Record of Bonds

   Section 10.5   Unissued Bonds

   Section 10.6   Installment Payment Contracts

Chapter 11
Public Improvements, Contracts, Special Assessments

   Section 11.1   City May Perform Public Work

   Section 11.2   Purchasing and Contractual Procedure

   Section 11.3   General Powers Relative to Special Assessments

   Section 11.4   Cost of Acquired Property Added

   Section 11.5   Additional Assessments, Refunds

   Section 11.6   Lien in Collection of Special Assessments

   Section 11.7   Procedure to be Fixed by Ordinance

   Section 11.8   Contested Assessments

   Section 11.9   Special Assessment Accounts

Chapter 12
Municipally Owned Utilities

   Section 12.1   General Powers Respecting Utilities

   Section 12.2   Management of Municipally Owned Utilities

   Section 12.3   Rates

   Section 12.4   Utility Rates and Charges - Collection

   Section 12.5   Disposal of Utility Plants and Property

   Section 12.6   Utility Accounts

Chapter 13
Public Utility Franchises

   Section 13.1   Granting of Public Utility Franchises

   Section 13.2   Conditions of Public Utility Franchise

   Section 13.3   Regulation of Rates

   Section 13.4   Use of Public Places by Utilities

Chapter 14
Miscellaneous

   Section 14.1   Advisory Committees or Boards

   Section 14.2   Notice to City of Claim for Injuries

   Section 14.3   Publication and Mailing of Notices

   Section 14.4   No Estoppe by Representation

   Section 14.5   City Records

   Section 14.6   Prior City Ordinances and Regulations

   Section 14.7   Headings

   Section 14.8   Effect of Illegality of Any Part of Charter

   Section 14.9   Amendments

   Section 14.10   Definitions and Interpretations

   Section 14.11   Sunday and Holidays

   Section 14.12   Penalties for Misconduct in Office

Chapter 15
Schedule

   Section 15.1   Election on Charter

   Section 15.2   Form of Ballot

   Section 15.3   Effective Date

   Section 15.4   First City Commission

   Section 15.5   Interim

   Section 15.6   Status of Schedule Chapter

Resolution of Adoption