Preamble

Article I. Incorporation, Name and Boundaries

• Section 1.1 Incorporation, name and boundaries

Article II.Powers

• Section 2.1 Powers

Article III.The Mayor and Council

• Section 3.1 Powers vested
• Section 3.2 Composition, eligibility, election and time
• Section 3.3 Mayor
• Section 3.4 Prohibitions
• Section 3.5 Vacancies, forfeiture of office, filling of vacancies
• Section 3.6 Judge of qualifications
• Section 3.7 Investigations
• Section 3.8 Independent Audit
• Section 3.9 Legislative Proceedings
• Section 3.10 Revision of Ordinances
• Section 3.11 City Clerk
• Section 3.12 Municipal Judge
• Section 3.13 City Attorney

Article IV. Chief Administrative Officer

• Section 4.1 Appointment and Evaluation
• Section 4.2 Removal
• Section 4.3 Acting Chief Administrative Officer
• Section 4.4 Powers and duties of the Chief Administrative Officer

Article V. Administrative Organization

• Section 5.1 Existing organizations
• Section 5.2 Merit system

Article VI. Financial Procedures

• Section 6.1 Fiscal year
• Section 6.2 Submission of budget and budget message
• Section 6.3 Budget
• Section 6.4 Capital program
• Section 6.5 Council action on budget
• Section 6.6 Council action on capital program
• Section 6.7 Public records
• Section 6.8 Amendments after adoption
• Section 6.9 Administration of funds and obligations
• Section 6.10 Tax rates and tax rolls
• Section 6.11 Sale of bonds

Article VII. Nominations and Elections

• Section 7.1 City elections
• Section 7.2 Nominations by petition
• Section 7.3 Preparation of ballots
• Section 7.4 Election procedure and determination of results

Article VIII. Initiative, Referendum and Recall

• Section 8.1 General Authority
• Section 8.2 Commencement of proceedings; petitioners' committee; affidavit
• Section 8.3 Petitions
• Section 8.4 Procedure after filing
• Section 8.5 Referendum petitions; suspension of effect of ordinance
• Section 8.6 Action on petitions for initiative and referendum
• Section 8.7 Actions on petitions for recall
• Section 8.8 Withdrawal of petitions
• Section 8.9 Results of election

Article IX. Franchises

• Section 9.1 Granting of franchises
• Section 9.2 Right of regulation
• Section 9.3 Revocable Permits
• Section 9.4 Operation beyond franchise

Article X. Licensing, Taxation and Regulation of Businesses, Occupations, Professions, Vocations and Other Activities

• Section 10.1 Objects of licensing, taxation and regulations

Article XI. General Provisions

• Section 11.1 Personal financial interest
• Section 11.2 Political activity
• Section 11.3 Prohibitions
• Section 11.4 Official bonds
• Section 11.5 Charter amendments
• Section 11.6 Public improvements and special assessments
• Section 11.7 Proof of ordinance
• Section 11.8 Separability

Article XII. Transitional Provisions

• Section 12.1 Personnel system
• Section 12.2 Ordinances to remain in force
• Section 12.3 Pending actions and proceedings
• Section 12.4 Continuance of contracts, public improvements and taxes

Article XIII. Schedule

• Section 13.1 Election to adopt charter
• Section 13.2 First election
• Section 13.3 Time of taking full effect
• Section 13.4 Incumbent members of the city council; first meeting of the newly elected council
• Section 13.5 Acting Chief Administrative Officer
• Section 13.6 Temporary ordinances
• Section 13.7 Purpose of schedule