We, the people of the City of Sandusky Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom to secure its blessings and promote our common welfare, pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Ohio, extending to municipalities the privilege of "home-rule," in order to secure for ourselves and posterity practical and efficient methods in administrating the affairs of the City, to protect the interests and insure the continued general welfare of the community, and to enjoy all the privileges of local self-government, do adopt this Charter. (Amended 11-7-89)