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Jefferson County, MO
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2024-06-26
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Charter
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Chapter C Home Rule Charter Of Jefferson County, Missouri
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Charter
Ch C
Home Rule Charter Of Jefferson County, Missouri
Ch C Art I
Corporate Name, Boundaries, Powers, and Defined Terms
Section 1.1
Name.
Section 1.2
Nature and Legal Capacity.
Section 1.3
Boundaries.
Section 1.4
County Seat.
Section 1.5
Powers.
Section 1.6
Limitations Of Powers.
Section 1.7
Defined Terms.
Ch C Art II
Separation of Powers
Ch C Art III
Legislative Branch
Section 3.1
General Powers and Duties; Name.
Section 3.2
Council Members.
Section 3.3
Qualification Requirements For Council Members.
Section 3.4
Legislative Powers.
Section 3.5
Legislative Procedures.
Ch C Art IV
Executive Branch
Section 4.1
Executive Powers.
Section 4.2
Election of County Executive.
Section 4.3
Qualification Requirements For County Executive.
Section 4.4
Powers and Duties.
Ch C Art V
Other County Officers and Departments
Section 5.1
Departments.
Section 5.2
Department of The Sheriff.
Section 5.3
Department of The County Clerk.
Section 5.4
Department of The County Assessor.
Section 5.5
Department of The County Collector.
Section 5.6
Department of The County Treasurer.
Section 5.7
Department of The County Auditor.
Section 5.8
Department of The County Recorder.
Section 5.9
Department of The Prosecuting Attorney.
Section 5.10
Department of The County Counselor.
Section 5.11
Department of The Medical Examiner.
Section 5.12
Department of Public Works.
Section 5.13
Department of Parks and Recreation.
Section 5.14
Department of County Services and Code Enforcement.
Section 5.15
Department of Emergency Management.
Section 5.16
Department of The Public Administrator.
Section 5.17
Department of Administrative Services.
Section 5.18
Circuit Clerk.
Section 5.19
Common Duties of All County Officers.
Section 5.20
Eligibility Requirements For All Appointed Officers.
Section 5.21
Government Re-Organization.
Ch C Art VI
Boards and Commissions
Section 6.1
Existing Boards and Commissions.
Section 6.2
Public Safety Commission.
Section 6.3
Code Commission.
Section 6.4
Other Boards and Commissions.
Section 6.5
General Provisions Regarding Boards and Commissions.
Ch C Art VII
County Finances
Section 7.1
Fiscal Year.
Section 7.2
Annual Budget.
Section 7.3
Capital Program.
Section 7.4
Annual External Audits.
Section 7.5
Public Records.
Section 7.6
Registration of Warrants.
Section 7.7
Compensation.
Ch C Art VIII
Personnel Administration
Section 8.1
Merit System.
Section 8.2
Merit System Principles.
Section 8.3
Merit System Exemptions.
Section 8.4
Duties of Director of Administration.
Section 8.5
Merit System Commissions.
Ch C Art IX
Conflicts of Interest
Section 9.1
Section 9.2
Section 9.3
Section 9.4
Section 9.5
Section 9.6
Section 9.7
Section 9.8
Ch C Art X
Initiative; Referendum; Recall
Section 10.1
Section 10.2
Section 10.3
Ch C Art XI
Charter Amendments and Repeal
Section 11.1
Amendments.
Section 11.2
Repeal.
Ch C Art XII
Elections; Minimum Qualifications; Vacancies
Section 12.1
Elections.
Section 12.2
Minimum Qualifications To Be Elected.
Section 12.3
Vacancies.
Ch C Art XIII
Inter-Governmental Relations
Section 13.1
Section 13.2
Building Codes.
Section 13.3
Section 13.4
Ch C Art XIV
Re-Districting
Section 14.1
Decennial Appointment of Redistricting Commission.
Ch C Art XV
Transition Provisions
Section 15.1
Transition Period.
Section 15.2
Legislative Powers.
Section 15.3
Executive Powers.
Section 15.4
Vacancies.
Section 15.5
Employees.
Section 15.6
Ordinances, Rules, Regulations and Orders.
Section 15.7
Existing Departments and Divisions.
Section 15.8
Survival of Rights and Actions.
Section 15.9
Continuance of Pending Matters.
Ttl I
Government Code
Ch 100
General Provisions
Ch 105
County Municipal Court
Ch 110
Commissions
Ch 115
Conflicts of Interest
Ch 120
Personnel Administration Program
Ch 130
Procurement Policy and Procedures
Ch 131
Design-Build Projects
Ch 132
Construction Manager-At-Risk
Ch 135
Taxation
Ch 140
Subpoena Authority, Issuance and Providing For Penalties
Ttl II
Public Health, Safety and Welfare
Ch 200
Public Nuisance Ordinance
Ch 205
Public Offenses
Ch 210
Emergency Operations Plan
Ch 215
Animal Control
Ch 220
Fair Housing
Ch 230
Food Service Sanitation Order
Ch 240
Jefferson County, Missouri, Parks and Recreation Chapter
Ch 250
Solid Waste Management
Ch 260
Mosquito Control and Eradication
Ch 270
County Programs and Services
Ttl III
Traffic Code
Ch 300
Scope and Authority — Definitions
Ch 305
Authority To Establish Restrictions and/or Limitations On Traffic
Ch 310
Violations Bureau
Ch 315
General Traffic Regulations
Ch 320
Parking Regulations
Ch 325
Regulations For Drivers/Operators
Ch 330
Bicyclists, Motorized Bicycle and Scooter Operators, Roller Bladers, Roller Skaters and Skateboarders
Ch 335
Regulations For Pedestrians
Ch 340
Vehicles, Vehicle Removal and Equipment
Ch 345
Miscellaneous Regulations
Sch I
Traffic Signals
Sch II
State Highway Speed Limits (Other Than As Established By State Statute)
Sch III
Speed Limits and Stop Sign Placements
Sch IV
U-Turn and Directional Movement Restrictions
Sch V
Violations Bureau
Sch VI
School and Other Pedestrian Crosswalks and Stop Signs (Using School Crosswalk Stop Signs (R1-6A))
Sch VII
Yield Signs
Sch VIII
Special Speed Limits For School Zones
Sch IX
(Reserved)
Sch X
(Reserved)
Sch XI
(Reserved)
Sch XII
(Reserved)
Sch XIII
Parking Restrictions
Ttl IV
Land Use
Ch 400
Unified Development Order
Ch 401
Fees Schedule
Ch 405
Flood Damage Prevention
Ttl V
Building and Construction
Ttl V Notes
Notes and Appendixes
Ch 500
Building Code
Ch 505
Erosion and Sediment Control/Stormwater Management Design Manual
Ch 510
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
Ttl VI
Business and Occupation
Ttl VI Notes
Notes and Appendixes
Ch 600
Corporate Security Advisor, Courier, Loss Prevention Agent, Patrol Security Officer, Security Officer and Watchmen — Licensing
Ttl VII
Utilities
Ttl VII Notes
Notes and Appendixes
Ch 700
General Provisions
Ch 705
On-Site Sewage Treatment Code
Cross Reference
Ch CR
Cross Reference
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Chapter C
Home Rule Charter Of Jefferson County, Missouri
PREAMBLE:
To secure the benefits of home rule and self determination, and to establish a government that will be both efficient and responsive, we the citizens of Jefferson County, Missouri, establish and adopt this Charter.
ATTACHMENTS
Ca County Council Districts
Article I
Corporate Name, Boundaries, Powers, and Defined Terms
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Section 1.1
Name.
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Section 1.2
Nature and Legal Capacity.
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Section 1.3
Boundaries.
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Section 1.4
County Seat.
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Section 1.5
Powers.
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Section 1.6
Limitations Of Powers.
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Section 1.7
Defined Terms.
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Article II
Separation of Powers
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Article III
Legislative Branch
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Section 3.1
General Powers and Duties; Name.
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Section 3.2
Council Members.
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Section 3.3
Qualification Requirements For Council Members.
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Section 3.4
Legislative Powers.
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Section 3.5
Legislative Procedures.
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Article IV
Executive Branch
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Section 4.1
Executive Powers.
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Section 4.2
Election of County Executive.
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Section 4.3
Qualification Requirements For County Executive.
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Section 4.4
Powers and Duties.
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Article V
Other County Officers and Departments
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Section 5.1
Departments.
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Section 5.2
Department of The Sheriff.
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Section 5.3
Department of The County Clerk.
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Section 5.4
Department of The County Assessor.
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Section 5.5
Department of The County Collector.
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Section 5.6
Department of The County Treasurer.
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Section 5.7
Department of The County Auditor.
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Section 5.8
Department of The County Recorder.
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Section 5.9
Department of The Prosecuting Attorney.
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Section 5.10
Department of The County Counselor.
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Section 5.11
Department of The Medical Examiner.
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Section 5.12
Department of Public Works.
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Section 5.13
Department of Parks and Recreation.
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Section 5.14
Department of County Services and Code Enforcement.
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Section 5.15
Department of Emergency Management.
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Section 5.16
Department of The Public Administrator.
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Section 5.17
Department of Administrative Services.
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Section 5.18
Circuit Clerk.
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Section 5.19
Common Duties of All County Officers.
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Section 5.20
Eligibility Requirements For All Appointed Officers.
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Section 5.21
Government Re-Organization.
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Article VI
Boards and Commissions
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Section 6.1
Existing Boards and Commissions.
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Section 6.2
Public Safety Commission.
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Section 6.3
Code Commission.
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Section 6.4
Other Boards and Commissions.
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Section 6.5
General Provisions Regarding Boards and Commissions.
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Article VII
County Finances
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Section 7.1
Fiscal Year.
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Section 7.2
Annual Budget.
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Section 7.3
Capital Program.
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Section 7.4
Annual External Audits.
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Section 7.5
Public Records.
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Section 7.6
Registration of Warrants.
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Section 7.7
Compensation.
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Article VIII
Personnel Administration
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Section 8.1
Merit System.
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Section 8.2
Merit System Principles.
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Section 8.3
Merit System Exemptions.
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Section 8.4
Duties of Director of Administration.
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Section 8.5
Merit System Commissions.
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Article IX
Conflicts of Interest
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Section 9.1
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Section 9.2
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Section 9.3
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Section 9.4
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Section 9.5
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Section 9.6
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Section 9.7
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Section 9.8
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Article X
Initiative; Referendum; Recall
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Section 10.1
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Section 10.2
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Section 10.3
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Article XI
Charter Amendments and Repeal
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Section 11.1
Amendments.
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Section 11.2
Repeal.
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Article XII
Elections; Minimum Qualifications; Vacancies
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Section 12.1
Elections.
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Section 12.2
Minimum Qualifications To Be Elected.
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Section 12.3
Vacancies.
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Article XIII
Inter-Governmental Relations
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Section 13.1
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Section 13.2
Building Codes.
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Section 13.3
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Section 13.4
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Article XIV
Re-Districting
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Section 14.1
Decennial Appointment of Redistricting Commission.
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Article XV
Transition Provisions
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Section 15.1
Transition Period.
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Section 15.2
Legislative Powers.
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Section 15.3
Executive Powers.
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Section 15.4
Vacancies.
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Section 15.5
Employees.
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Section 15.6
Ordinances, Rules, Regulations and Orders.
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Section 15.7
Existing Departments and Divisions.
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Section 15.8
Survival of Rights and Actions.
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Section 15.9
Continuance of Pending Matters.
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