PREAMBLE
We, the citizens of the City of O'Fallon,
Missouri, in order to secure the benefits of Constitutional Home Rule
under the Constitution of the State of Missouri, build on a proud
heritage, maintain a democratic form of government, provide for full
publicity and openness in the conduct of affairs of City government,
public meetings and records, provide for equality of citizenship for
all residents of the City of O'Fallon, and promote the common welfare,
do ordain and establish this HOME RULE CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF O'FALLON,
MISSOURI.
We reaffirm our faith in the Declaration
of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America.
This Charter, therefore, provides for officials and regulations for
the government of the City of O'Fallon, Missouri, to which certain
powers are given, and all powers not given - except those pre-empted
by the United States of America and the State of Missouri - remain
with the elected officials of this City and its citizens.