PREAMBLE

   We the people of Sioux Falls in order to establish a more representative and effective city government, do adopt this Charter in accordance with the Home Rule power granted in Article IX of the Constitution of South Dakota.

ARTICLE I. POWERS OF THE CITY

Section 1.01 Powers of the city.

   The city shall have all powers possible for a city to have under the constitution and laws of this state as fully and completely as though they were specifically enumerated in this charter.

Section 1.02 Construction.

   The powers of the city under this charter shall be construed favorably in support of the charter and the specific mention of particular powers in the charter shall not be construed as limiting in any way the general power granted in this article.

Section 1.03 Intergovernmental relations.

   The city may exercise any of its powers or perform any of its functions and may participate in the financing thereof, jointly or in cooperation, by contract or otherwise, with any one (1) or more states or any state civil division or agency, or the United States or any of its agencies.

   The city retains and reserves its right to Joint Exercise of Governmental Powers as set forth in SDCL Title 1. Further the city adopts and ratifies each and every contract and agreement entered into by virtue of that power under any prior city organization or form of government.

Section 1.04 Limitations.

   Nothing in this charter shall be construed to permit the city to do any of the following:

      (1)   Levy a personal or corporate income tax,

      (2)   Issue more liquor licenses,

      (3)   Permit increased gaming, or

      (4)   Incur additional debt,

unless and except to the extent otherwise authorized to any city established as a SDCL Title 9 authorized form of city government.

Section 1.05 New taxes.

   Any new form or type of taxation which is approved by the city council must be referred to a vote of the people before it can become effective. This does not apply to new or increased fees or increases in existing taxes.