CHARTER
SYNOPSIS
In conformity with Article XX of the Colorado Constitution and applicable Colorado Statutes, the Charter Commission has drafted this Home Rule Charter for approval by the Citizens of the Town of Winter Park, Colorado.
Recognizing this Charter is the Town of Winter Park's counterpart to the Colorado Constitution and the United States Constitution, the Commission has chosen not to be unduly restricted in its Charter provisions, but rather, to provide broad general powers which guarantee the rights of its citizens to fully participate in their own municipal government without undue influence by the state and federal governments. The underlying philosophy is one of the true local government with full control vested in the citizens of Winter Park.
A Council-Manager form of government has been chosen by the commission with an elected council deciding policy questions by adoption of appropriate legislation and administration of municipal functions to be accomplished by a professional Town Manager who is appointed by the Council and serves at their pleasure. The Commission has allowed for continuity of government and responsiveness to the voters by providing that a majority of the seven member council be elected every two years. The Council shall elected from their membership a Mayor who, during his two year term, shall preside at council meetings and be the political leader of the Town.
The Commission has drafted a charter which is intended to provide an enduring framework for implementation of a progressive municipal government, responsive to the needs and desires of its citizens.
ARTICLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
The municipal corporation heretofore existing in the county of Grand, state of Colorado, and known as the town of Winter Park, shall remain and continue as a body politic and corporate under this charter with the same name and boundaries until changed in a manner authorized by law. (4-12-1983)
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