Council shall protect and promote the right of the citizens
of the Municipality to participate in a positive and constructive
manner in the government of the Municipality. Any qualified citizen
of the Municipality may participate in the government of the Municipality
by:
A. Seeking elected office as Council Member and by voting for the elected
officials of his or her choice;
B. Serving on boards, commissions, authorities, committees or other
agencies of the Municipality;
C. Attending and being heard at public meetings of Council and other
boards, commissions, authorities, committees or agencies of the Municipality;
D. Addressing suggestions to the Council, and others to provide guidance
for their actions; and,
E. Exercising the right of initiative and referendum as provided in
this Charter or general law.
Council shall appoint qualified citizens to boards, commissions,
authorities or other agencies of the Municipality, making the greatest
possible use of the talents and interests of such citizens, thereby
promoting the public interest and welfare of the Municipality.