City of Sikeston, MO Charter

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Table of Contents

Charter
Ch C Charter
Ch C Art I Incorporation, Name, Boundaries and Form of Government
§ C-1.1 Incorporation, Name and Boundaries.
§ C-1.2 Form of Government.
Ch C Art II Powers
§ C-2.1 Powers.
§ C-2.2 Construction.
Ch C Art III The Council
§ C-3.1 Where Powers Vested.
§ C-3.2 Composition, Eligibility, Election and Terms.
§ C-3.3 Mayor.
§ C-3.4 Compensation; Expenses.
§ C-3.5 Prohibitions.
§ C-3.6 Vacancies; Forfeiture of Office; Filling of Vacancies.
§ C-3.7 Judge of Qualifications.
§ C-3.8 City Clerk.
§ C-3.9 City Treasurer.
§ C-3.10 Investigations.
§ C-3.11 Independent Audit.
§ C-3.12 Legislative Proceedings.
§ C-3.13 Revision of Ordinances.
§ C-3.14 Regulation of Conflict of Interest Among Elected Officials and Employees.
Ch C Art IV City Manager
§ C-4.1 Appointment; Qualifications; Compensation.
§ C-4.2 Acting City Manager.
§ C-4.3 Powers and Duties of the City Manager.
§ C-4.4 Contract Authorized.
Ch C Art V Administrative Organization and Personnel System
§ C-5.1 Administrative Organization.
§ C-5.2 Personnel System.
§ C-5.3 Oath of Office.
§ C-5.4 Power to Administer Oath.
Ch C Art VI Financial Procedures
§ C-6.1 Fiscal Year.
§ C-6.2 Submission of Budget and Budget Message.
§ C-6.3 Budget.
§ C-6.4 Capital Program.
§ C-6.5 Council Action on Budget.
§ C-6.6 Council Action on Capital Program.
§ C-6.7 Public Records.
§ C-6.8 Amendment After Adoption.
§ C-6.9 Administration of Budget.
§ C-6.10 Tax Rates and Tax Rolls.
§ C-6.11 Custody of City Money.
Ch C Art VII Nomination and Elections
§ C-7.1 City Elections.
§ C-7.2 Nominations.
§ C-7.3 Number of Votes.
Ch C Art VIII Initiative, Referendum, and Recall
§ C-8.1 General Authority.
§ C-8.2 Commencement of Proceedings; Petitioners' Committee; Affidavit.
§ C-8.3 Petitions.
§ C-8.4 Procedure After Filing.
§ C-8.5 Referendum Petitions; Suspension of Effect of Ordinance.
§ C-8.6 Action on Petitions.
§ C-8.7 Results of Election.
§ C-8.8 Reverse Referendum; Advisory Election.
Ch C Art IX Franchises
§ C-9.1 Granting of Franchises.
§ C-9.2 Right of Regulation.
§ C-9.3 Revocable Permits.
§ C-9.4 Operation Beyond Franchise Period.
Ch C Art X Licensing, Taxation and Regulation of Businesses, Occupation, Professions, Vocation and Other Activities or Things
§ C-10.1 Objects of Licensing, Taxation and Regulation.
Ch C Art XI General Provisions
§ C-11.1 Prohibitions.
§ C-11.2 Notice of Suits.
§ C-11.3 Official Bonds.
§ C-11.4 Charter Amendment.
§ C-11.5 Public Improvements and Special Assessments.
§ C-11.6 Proof of Ordinance.
§ C-11.7 Separability.
§ C-11.8 Gender.
Ch C Art XII Transitional Provisions
§ C-12.1 Personnel System.
§ C-12.2 Elected and Appointed Officials.
§ C-12.3 Ordinances to Remain in Force.
§ C-12.4 Pending Actions and Proceedings.
§ C-12.5 Continuance of Contracts, Public Improvements and Taxes.
Ch C Art XIII Schedule
§ C-13.1 Purpose of Schedule.
§ C-13.2 Election to Adopt Charter.
§ C-13.3 Election of Council Members and Mayor—2002.
§ C-13.4 First Election After Adoption—2003.
§ C-13.5 Time For Taking Full Effect.
§ C-13.6 Incumbent Council Members; First Meeting of Newly Elected Council.
§ C-13.7 Subsequent Council and Mayoral Elections—2004 and Beyond.
§ C-13.8 Initial Salary of Council Members and Mayor.
§ C-13.9 Temporary Ordinances.
Title I: Government
Ch 100 General Provisions
Ch 105 Administration
Ch 107 Elections
Ch 110 City Council
Ch 115 Officers and Employees
Ch 120 Conflicts of Interest
Ch 125 Personnel Code
Ch 130 Departments, Boards, Commissions and Committees
Ch 135 Municipal Court
Ch 140 Professional Consulting Services
Ch 145 Purchasing Policy
Ch 150 Taxes
Ch 155 Municipal Airport
Title II: Public Health, Safety And Welfare
Ch 200 Department of Public Safety
Ch 205 Animal Regulations
Ch 210 Offenses
Ch 215 Nuisances
Ch 217 Abandoned Property
Ch 220 Solid Waste
Ch 225 Emergency Management Organization
Ch 230 Hazardous Materials Disclosure Code
Title III: Traffic Code
Ch 300 General Provisions
Ch 305 Traffic Administration
Ch 310 Enforcement and Obedience to Traffic Regulations
Ch 315 Traffic Control Devices
Ch 320 Speed Regulations
Ch 325 Turning Movements
Ch 330 One-Way Streets and Alleys
Ch 335 Stop and Yield Intersections, Railroad Crossings
Ch 340 Miscellaneous Driving Rules
Ch 342 Alcohol-Related Traffic Offenses
Ch 345 Pedestrians' Rights and Duties
Ch 350 Method of Parking
Ch 355 Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places
Ch 360 Stopping for Loading or Unloading Only
Ch 365 Stopping, Standing or Parking Restricted or Prohibited on Certain Streets
Ch 367 Parades and Motorcades
Ch 370 Vehicle Equipment
Ch 375 Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles
Ch 380 Licensing Requirements
Ch 385 Abandoned Vehicles
Ch 390 Truck Routes
Sch I Speed Limits
Sch II One-Way Streets and Alleys
Sch III Stop and Yield Intersections
Sch IV Parking Prohibited
Sch V Truck Routes
Sch VI Restricted Turn Signs
Title IV: Land Use
Ttl IV Notes Land Use
Ch 400 City Plan
Ch 405 Zoning Regulations
Ch 410 Floodplain Regulations
Ch 415 Subdivisions
Ch 420 Declaration of Protective Covenants
Title V: Building And Construction
Ch 500 Building Regulations
Ch 505 Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
Ch 510 Rental Property Minimum Housing Quality Standards
Title VI: Business And Occupation
Ch 600 Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 605 Business Licensing
Ch 607 Itinerant Vendor
Ch 610 Amusement or Entertainment Licenses and Permits
Ch 615 Adult Cabaret/Sexually Oriented Business
Ch 620 Pawnbrokers
Ch 625 Private Security Businesses
Ch 630 Garage Sales
Ch 635 Granting of Franchises
Ch 640 Taxicabs
Ch 645 Registration of Transactions Involving Precious Commodities
Ch 650 Firework Sales
Ch 655 Food Trucks
Title VII: Public Utilities
Ch 700 Water and Sewer Systems
Ch 701 Illicit Storm Water Discharge Control Regulations
Ch 705 Utility Rates
Ch 706 Economic Development Incentive Rate
Ch 710 Net Metering Service
Ch 715 Discharge of Water and Wastes
Ch 716 Wastewater Pretreatment
Ch 720 Cross-Connection Control
Ch 725 User Charge System
Ch 800 Video Service Provider
Cross Reference
Ch CR Cross Reference

Chapter C Charter

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PREAMBLE

We, the People of Sikeston, Missouri, in order to build on a proud heritage, promote the well-being of our community, ensure the free flow of information between local government and its constituents, and to secure the benefits and advantages of constitutional home rule under the Missouri Constitution, do hereby establish this Charter for the better government of our City.