The Council shall protect and promote the right of the citizens of the City of Reading to participate in a positive and constructive manner in the government of the City. Any citizen of the City may participate in the government of the City by:
(a) Seeking elective office of the City as prescribed by this Charter and voting for candidates for elective office;
(b) Serving on boards, commissions, authorities or other agencies of the City government when requested by the appropriate officials;
(c) Attending and being heard at public meetings of the Council and other boards, commissions, authorities and agencies of the City government;
(d) Addressing suggestions to the Council and others to provide guidance for their actions;
(e) Exercising the right of initiative, referendum, and recall of elected officials as provided in this Charter or as otherwise may be provided by law.