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City of Blue Springs, MO
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Chapter C Charter of the City
Chapter C
Charter of the City
PREAMBLE:
In order to provide for the government of the City of Blue Springs, and secure the benefits and advantages of constitutional Home Rule under the Constitution of the State of Missouri, the people of Blue Springs adopt the following Charter:
Article I
Incorporation, Name And Boundaries
Section 1.1
Incorporation, Name And Boundaries.
Article II
Powers
Section 2.1
Powers.
Section 2.2
Construction.
Article III
City Council
Section 3.1
Where Powers Vested.
Section 3.2
Composition.
Section 3.3
Qualifications.
Section 3.4
Election And Terms.
Section 3.5
Compensation, Allowances And Expenses.
Section 3.6
Mayor Pro Tempore.
Section 3.7
Prohibitions.
Section 3.8
Vacancy.
Section 3.9
Forfeiture Of Office.
Section 3.10
Filling Of Vacancies.
Section 3.11
Judge Of Qualifications.
Section 3.12
Legislative Proceedings.
Section 3.13
City Clerk.
Section 3.14
City Attorney.
Section 3.15
City Prosecutor.
Section 3.16
Municipal Judges.
Section 3.17
Investigations.
Section 3.18
Independent Audit.
Section 3.19
Codification Of Ordinances.
Article IV
Mayor
Section 4.1
Mayor.
Section 4.2
Qualifications.
Section 4.3
Election And Term.
Section 4.4
Powers And Duties.
Section 4.5
Compensation, Allowances And Expenses.
Section 4.6
Prohibitions.
Section 4.7
Vacancy.
Section 4.8
Forfeiture Of Office.
Article V
City Administrator
Section 5.1
Appointment — Qualifications — Compensation.
Section 5.2
Removal.
Section 5.3
Acting City Administrator.
Section 5.4
Powers And Duties.
Section 5.5
Performance Review.
Article VI
Administrative Organization, Personnel System And City Comprehensive Plan
Section 6.1
Administrative Organization.
Section 6.2
Personnel System.
Section 6.3
City Comprehensive Plan.
Article VII
Financial Procedures
Section 7.1
Fiscal Year.
Section 7.2
Budget.
Section 7.3
Submission Of Budget.
Section 7.4
Capital Improvement Program.
Section 7.5
City Council Action On Budget.
Section 7.6
City Council Action On Capital Improvement Program.
Section 7.7
Public Record.
Section 7.8
Amendment After Adoption.
Section 7.9
Tax Rates.
Section 7.10
Sale Of Bonds.
Article VIII
Nomination And Election
Section 8.1
Municipal Elections.
Section 8.2
Nominations.
Section 8.3
Preparation Of Ballots.
Section 8.4
Procedures And Determination Of Election Results.
Article IX
Initiative, Referendum And Recall
Section 9.1
General Authority.
Section 9.2
Commencement Of Proceedings, Petitioners' Committee — Affidavit.
Section 9.3
Petitions.
Section 9.4
Time For Filing Petitions.
Section 9.5
Procedure After Filing.
Section 9.6
Referendum Petitions — Suspension Of Effect Of Ordinance.
Section 9.7
Action On Initiative And Referendum Petitions.
Section 9.8
Withdrawal Of Initiative, Referendum Or Recall Petitions.
Section 9.9
Recall Election.
Section 9.10
Results Of Election.
Section 9.11
Conduct Of Initiative, Referendum And Recall Elections.
Article X
Franchises
Section 10.1
Granting Of Franchises.
Section 10.2
Right Of Regulation.
Section 10.3
Revocable Permits.
Section 10.4
Operation Beyond Franchise Period.
Article XI
Licensing, Taxation And Regulation Of Business, Occupations, Professions, Vocations And Other Activities Or Things
Section 11.1
Objects Of Licensing, Taxation And Regulation.
Article XII
General Provisions
Section 12.1
Personal Financial Interest.
Section 12.2
Political Activity.
Section 12.3
Activities Prohibited.
Section 12.4
Penalties.
Section 12.5
Notice Of Suits.
Section 12.6
Official Bonds.
Section 12.7
Charter Amendments.
Section 12.8
Charter Review Commission.
Section 12.9
Public Improvements And Special Assessments.
Section 12.10
Proof Of Ordinance.
Section 12.11
Separability.
Section 12.12
All Ordinances Effective On Municipal Land.
Article XIII
Transitional Provisions
Section 13.1
Personnel System.
Section 13.2
Ordinances To Remain In Force.
Section 13.3
Pending Actions And Proceedings.
Section 13.4
Continuance Of Contracts, Public Improvements And Taxes.