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Read the August 1, 2000 Version of the Proposed Charter On-Line:

PREFATORY SYNOPSIS

CHARTER COMMISSION CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ADOPTION

CHARTER SUMMARY

ARTICLE 1 – Definitions
ARTICLE 2 – General Provisions
ARTICLE 3 – Town Council
ARTICLE 4 – Council Procedure
ARTICLE 5 – Code Of Ethics
ARTICLE 6 – Elections
ARTICLE 7 – Initiative, Referendum, And Recall
ARTICLE 8 – Town Administration And Offices
ARTICLE 9 – Legal And Judiciary
ARTICLE 10 – Boards And Commissions
ARTICLE 11 – Finance, Budget, And Audit
ARTICLE 12 – Municipal Borrowing And Taxation
ARTICLE 13 – Town-Owned Utilities
ARTICLE 14 – Franchises And Permits
ARTICLE 15 – Land Use And Development
ARTICLE 16 – Miscellaneous Provisions
ARTICLE 17 – Transitional Provisions

ARTICLE 1 - Definitions

Section 1-1 – Definitions

ARTICLE 2 – General Provisions

Section 2-1 – Name; Boundaries
Section 2-2 – Purpose Of Charter
Section 2-3 – Form Of Government
Section 2-4 – Powers Of The Town
Section 2-5 – Amendments To The Charter
Section 2-6 – Charter Amendments Only By Measures Expressing A Single Subject

ARTICLE 3 – Town Council

Section 3-1 – Town Council
Section 3-2 – Mayor; Mayor Pro-Tem
Section 3-3 – Mayor And Council Members - Qualifications
Section 3-4 – Term Limits
Section 3-5 – Term Of Office; Time Of Taking Office; Oath
Section 3-6 – Compensation
Section 3-7 – Vacancies

ARTICLE 4 – Council Procedure

Section 4-1 – Meetings
Section 4-2 – Special Meetings And Business At Special Meetings
Section 4-3 – Quorum
Section 4-4 – Meetings To Be Public; Executive Sessions
Section 4-5 – Council Acts
Section 4-6 – Voting
Section 4-7 – Action By Ordinance Required
Section 4-8 – Form Of Ordinance
Section 4-9 – Ordinances - Adoption Procedure
Section 4-10 – Emergency Ordinances
Section 4-11 – Codification
Section 4-12 – Adoption Of Codes By Reference
Section 4-13 – Public Records
Section 4-14 – Fines And Penalties For Ordinance Violations

ARTICLE 5 – Code Of Ethics

Section 5-1 – Conflicts Of Interest - General
Section 5-2 – Matters Involving Conflict Of Interest

ARTICLE 6 – Elections

Section 6-1 – Colorado Municipal Election Laws Adopted
Section 6-2 – Nonpartisan Elections
Section 6-3 – Regular Elections
Section 6-4 – Special Elections
Section 6-5 – Election Commission
Section 6-6 – Districts

ARTICLE 7 – Initiative, Referendum, And Recall

Section 7-1 – Initiative
Section 7-2 – Referendum
Section 7-3 – Council Referendum
Section 7-4 – Recall
Section 7-5 – Prohibited Action By Council
Section 7-6 – Withdrawal Of Petition
Section 7-7 – Petition Forms To Be Provided
Section 7-8 – Single-Subject Requirement - Initiated And Referred Measures

ARTICLE 8 – Town Administration And Offices

Section 8-1 – Town Manager--Appointment, Requirements And Removal
Section 8-2 – Temporary And Acting Town Manager
Section 8-3 – Town Manager’s Exclusive Service To Town
Section 8-4 – Powers And Duties Of Town Manager
Section 8-5 – Town Clerk
Section 8-6 – Town Departments
Section 8-7 – Council’s Relationship To Employees

ARTICLE 9 – Legal And Judiciary

Section 9-1 – Town Attorney
Section 9-2 – Municipal Court; Municipal Judge

ARTICLE 10 – Boards And Commissions

Section 10-1 – Existing Boards And Commissions
Section 10-2 – Boards And Commissions - General

ARTICLE 11 – Finance, Budget, And Audit

Section 11-1 – Fiscal Year
Section 11-2 – Annual Budget Estimates
Section 11-3 – Capital Budget Estimates
Section 11-4 – Public Hearings
Section 11-5 – Council Action On Budget
Section 11-6 – Budget Control
Section 11-7 – Independent Audit

ARTICLE 12 – Municipal Borrowing And Taxation

Section 12-1 – Forms Of Borrowing
Section 12-2 – Municipal Taxation

ARTICLE 13 – Town-Owned Utilities

Section 13-1 – Authority And Powers - Utilities
Section 13-2 – Utility Rates And Finances
Section 13-3 – Separate Utility Accounts
Section 13-4 – Water Rights

ARTICLE 14 – Franchises And Permits

Section 14-1 – New Franchises And Renewals
Section 14-2 – Revocable Permits Or Licenses

ARTICLE 15 – Land Use And Development

Section 15-1 – Comprehensive Plan
Section 15-2 – Annexation
Section 15-3 – Land Use Administration

ARTICLE 16 – Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 16-1 – Interpretation
Section 16-2 – Severability Of Charter Provisions
Section 16-3 – Conveyances Of Real Property Owned And Used For Park Purposes And Of Water Rights
Section 16-4 – Bonding
Section 16-5 – Bequests, Gifts And Donations
Section 16-6 – Saturdays, Sundays And Holidays
Section 16-7 – Penalty For Violation Of Charter
Section 16-8 – Competitive Bidding

ARTICLE 17 – Transitional Provisions

Section 17-1 – Effective Date Of Charter
Section 17-2 – Prior Town Legislation
Section 17-3 – Continuation Of Personnel
Section 17-4 – Continuation Of Terms Of Office – Mayor, Council Members, And Board And Commission Members
Section 17-5 – Saving Clause

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