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City of Berkeley, MO
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2024-04-15
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Charter
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Chapter C Charter
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinances
Charter
Ch C
Charter
Ch C Art I
Name, General Powers, Form Of Government
Section 1
Corporate Name.
Section 2
General Powers Of The City.
Section 3
Form Of Government.
Ch C Art II
The Council
Section 1
Composition And Term.
Section 2
Qualifications Of Members.
Section 3
Compensation.
Section 4
Vacancies.
Section 5
Rules Of Order.
Section 6
Meetings.
Section 7
Duties Of Mayor Of The Council.
Section 8
Legislative Procedure.
Section 9
Powers.
Section 10
Wards.
Section 11
Ward Redistricting.
Section 12
Revision Of Ordinances.
Section 13
City Clerk.
Ch C Art III
The City Manager
Section 1
Appointment And Removal.
Section 2
Qualifications.
Section 3
Duties And Powers.
Section 4
Compensation.
Ch C Art IV
Municipal Court
Section 1
Jurisdiction.
Section 2
Municipal Court Judge: Appointment And Qualifications.
Section 3
Marshal.
Section 4
Proceedings.
Ch C Art V
Administrative Departments
Section 1
Departments.
Section 2
Directors Of Departments.
Section 3
Creation Or Abolishment Of Departments.
Section 4
Police Department.
Section 5
Fire Department.
Section 6
Department Of Public Works.
Section 7
Director Of Finance: Qualifications And Duties.
Section 8
Division Of Purchases.
Section 9
Competitive Bidding.
Section 10
Prohibition Of Interference.
Section 11
Performance Bonds.
Section 12
Park Board.
Section 13
City Attorney.
Section 14
Department Of Parks And Recreation.
Ch C Art VI
Budget, Audit, Bonds
Section 1
Budget.
Section 2
Public Hearing On Budget.
Section 3
Tax Levy Ordinance.
Section 4
Certification Of Budget.
Section 5
Appropriations.
Section 6
Expenditure Control.
Section 7
Transfer Of Unexpended Appropriations.
Section 8
Emergency Appropriations.
Section 9
Fiscal Year.
Section 10
Audit.
Section 11
Bonds.
Ch C Art VII
Personnel System
Section 1
Classified And Unclassified Service.
Section 2
Competitive Examinations.
Section 3
Personnel Administration.
Section 4
Civil Service Board.
Section 5
Appeals.
Section 6
(Reserved)
Section 7
Political Activity.
Section 8
Residency Requirements For Certain Officials.
Section 9
Relation To Elected Officials.
Ch C Art VIII
Public Improvements
Section 1
Power.
Section 2
Institution Of Proceedings.
Section 3
Public Hearings.
Section 4
Authorization Of Improvement.
Section 5
Protests.
Section 6
Street Improvements.
Section 7
Plans And Specifications.
Section 8
Bids.
Section 9
Method Of Payment.
Section 10
Special Tax Bills.
Section 11
Property Subject To Special Assessment.
Section 12
Reassessments.
Section 13
Apportionment Of Costs.
Section 14
Additional Provisions.
Section 15
Revolving Public Improvement Fund.
Ch C Art IX
Planning And Zoning
Section 1
City Plan Commission.
Section 2
Powers And Duties.
Section 3
Zoning.
Section 4
Public Hearing.
Section 5
Subdivision Plats.
Section 6
Board Of Adjustment.
Ch C Art X
Nominations And Elections
Section 1
Time Of Elections.
Section 2
Non-Partisan Elections.
Section 3
Regulation Of Elections.
Section 4
Filing Fees And Statement Of Candidacy.
Section 5
Nomination Limited To One Office.
Section 6
Canvass Of Returns.
Section 7
Tie Elections.
Section 8
Voting Machines.
Ch C Art XI
Recall Of Councilmen
Section 1
Petition.
Section 2
Certification By The Clerk.
Section 3
Election.
Section 4
Ballot.
Section 5
Effect Of Election.
Section 6
Limitation Of Recall.
Section 7
Filing Fee.
Ch C Art XII
General Provisions
Section 1
Existing Ordinances.
Section 2
Effect Of Unconstitutional Provisions.
Section 3
Oath Of Office.
Section 4
Power To Administer Oaths.
Section 5
Pending Actions And Proceedings.
Section 6
Pending Contracts, Obligations And Public Improvements.
Section 7
Condemnation Proceedings.
Section 8
Use Of Masculine Pronoun.
Section 9
Personal Interest.
Section 10
Destruction Of City Records.
Section 11
Notice Of Suits.
Ch C Art XIII
Amendment Of Charter
Section 1
Amendments.
Section 2
Review.
Ttl I
Government Code
Ch 100
General Provisions
Ch 105
Elections
Ch 110
City Council
Ch 115
City Officials
Ch 120
Boards, Commissions and Departments
Ch 125
Standards of Conduct and Financial Disclosure for City Appointed Officials and Employees
Ch 127
Open Meetings and Records Policy
Ch 130
Personnel
Ch 135
Purchasing
Ch 140
Municipal Court
Ch 145
Finance and Taxation
Ttl II
Public Health, Safety and Welfare
Ch 200
Police Department and Fire Department
Ch 205
Dogs and Other Animals
Ch 210
Offenses
Ch 215
Nuisances
Ch 220
Health
Ch 225
Parks and Recreation Areas, Facilities and Services
Ch 230
Emergency Management
Ch 235
Solid Waste
Ch 240
Restaurants
Ch 245
Discriminatory Practices
Ch 250
Sound Barrier Consortium
Ch 260
Nuisance Alarms
Ch 270
Annual Fire Inspections; Life Safety Plan Review; Fee Schedule
Ttl 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 370
Traffic Violations Bureau
Ch 375
Procedure on Arrest
Ch 380
Vehicle Equipment
Ch 385
Bicycles, Motorized Bicycles, and Electric Bicycles
Ch 390
Regulation of Trucks and Truck Traffic
Ch 395
Licensing Requirements
Sch I
Speed Limits
Sch II
Stop Signs
Sch III
School, Church and Playground Stop Intersections
Sch IV
Prohibited Parking
Sch V
Restricted Parking
Sch VI
Through Streets and Stop Intersections
Sch VII
Prohibited Through Traffic
Sch VIII
Yield Intersections
Sch IX
Traffic Control Devices
Sch X
Pedestrian Crosswalks
Sch XI
Prohibited Turns
Sch XII
One-Way Streets
Sch XIII
No Passing Zones
Sch XIV
Congested Districts
Sch XV
Truck Traffic
Sch XVI
Fire Lanes
Sch XVII
Handicapped Parking
Ttl IV
Land Use
Ch 400
Zoning Regulations
Ch 405
Subdivision Regulations
Ch 410
Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 415
Trailer Parking
Ch 420
Stream Buffer Protection
Ttl V
Building and Construction
Ch 500
Building Regulations
Ch 505
Dangerous Buildings
Ch 510
Exterior Housing Neighborhood Stabilization Grant Program
Ch 515
Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks
Ch 520
Stormwater Management Program
Ch 525
Relocation Policy
Ch 530
Sewer Lateral Repair Policy
Ch 535
Registration of Vacant Residential Structures
Ch 540
Show ME Pace Program
Ch 545
Model Housing Code
Ch 550
Public Works Committee
Ttl VI
Business and Occupation
Ch 600
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 605
Merchants' and Manufacturers' Licenses
Ch 610
Amusement Centers and Arcades
Ch 615
Regulation of Dancing Facilities
Ch 620
Hawkers, Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants
Ch 625
Charitable Solicitations
Ch 630
Garage and Related Sales
Ch 635
Licenses for Private Detectives and Private Watchmen
Ch 640
Taxicabs
Ch 643
Video Service Providers
Ch 645
Cable Television
Ch 650
Utility Taxes
Ch 655
Self-Service Dry Cleaning and Laundries
Cross Reference
Ch CR
Cross Reference
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Chapter C
Charter
PREAMBLE:
We, the people of Berkeley, in order to take advantage of the provisions of the Missouri Constitution pertaining to home rule, do hereby adopt the following Charter for the government of our City.
Article I
Name, General Powers, Form Of Government
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Section 1
Corporate Name.
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Section 2
General Powers Of The City.
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Section 3
Form Of Government.
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Article II
The Council
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Section 1
Composition And Term.
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Section 2
Qualifications Of Members.
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Section 3
Compensation.
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Section 4
Vacancies.
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Section 5
Rules Of Order.
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Section 6
Meetings.
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Section 7
Duties Of Mayor Of The Council.
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Section 8
Legislative Procedure.
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Section 9
Powers.
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Section 10
Wards.
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Section 11
Ward Redistricting.
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Section 12
Revision Of Ordinances.
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Section 13
City Clerk.
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Article III
The City Manager
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Section 1
Appointment And Removal.
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Section 2
Qualifications.
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Section 3
Duties And Powers.
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Section 4
Compensation.
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Article IV
Municipal Court
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Section 1
Jurisdiction.
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Section 2
Municipal Court Judge: Appointment And Qualifications.
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Section 3
Marshal.
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Section 4
Proceedings.
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Article V
Administrative Departments
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Section 1
Departments.
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Section 2
Directors Of Departments.
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Section 3
Creation Or Abolishment Of Departments.
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Section 4
Police Department.
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Section 5
Fire Department.
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Section 6
Department Of Public Works.
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Section 7
Director Of Finance: Qualifications And Duties.
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Section 8
Division Of Purchases.
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Section 9
Competitive Bidding.
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Section 10
Prohibition Of Interference.
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Section 11
Performance Bonds.
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Section 12
Park Board.
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Section 13
City Attorney.
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Section 14
Department Of Parks And Recreation.
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Article VI
Budget, Audit, Bonds
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Section 1
Budget.
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Section 2
Public Hearing On Budget.
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Section 3
Tax Levy Ordinance.
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Section 4
Certification Of Budget.
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Section 5
Appropriations.
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Section 6
Expenditure Control.
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Section 7
Transfer Of Unexpended Appropriations.
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Section 8
Emergency Appropriations.
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Section 9
Fiscal Year.
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Section 10
Audit.
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Section 11
Bonds.
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Article VII
Personnel System
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Section 1
Classified And Unclassified Service.
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Section 2
Competitive Examinations.
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Section 3
Personnel Administration.
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Section 4
Civil Service Board.
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Section 5
Appeals.
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Section 6
(Reserved)
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Section 7
Political Activity.
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Section 8
Residency Requirements For Certain Officials.
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Section 9
Relation To Elected Officials.
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Article VIII
Public Improvements
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Section 1
Power.
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Section 2
Institution Of Proceedings.
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Section 3
Public Hearings.
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Section 4
Authorization Of Improvement.
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Section 5
Protests.
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Section 6
Street Improvements.
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Section 7
Plans And Specifications.
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Section 8
Bids.
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Section 9
Method Of Payment.
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Section 10
Special Tax Bills.
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Section 11
Property Subject To Special Assessment.
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Section 12
Reassessments.
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Section 13
Apportionment Of Costs.
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Section 14
Additional Provisions.
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Section 15
Revolving Public Improvement Fund.
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Article IX
Planning And Zoning
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Section 1
City Plan Commission.
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Section 2
Powers And Duties.
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Section 3
Zoning.
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Section 4
Public Hearing.
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Section 5
Subdivision Plats.
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Section 6
Board Of Adjustment.
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Article X
Nominations And Elections
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Section 1
Time Of Elections.
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Section 2
Non-Partisan Elections.
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Section 3
Regulation Of Elections.
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Section 4
Filing Fees And Statement Of Candidacy.
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Section 5
Nomination Limited To One Office.
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Section 6
Canvass Of Returns.
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Section 7
Tie Elections.
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Section 8
Voting Machines.
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Article XI
Recall Of Councilmen
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Section 1
Petition.
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Section 2
Certification By The Clerk.
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Section 3
Election.
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Section 4
Ballot.
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Section 5
Effect Of Election.
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Section 6
Limitation Of Recall.
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Section 7
Filing Fee.
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Article XII
General Provisions
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Section 1
Existing Ordinances.
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Section 2
Effect Of Unconstitutional Provisions.
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Section 3
Oath Of Office.
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Section 4
Power To Administer Oaths.
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Section 5
Pending Actions And Proceedings.
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Section 6
Pending Contracts, Obligations And Public Improvements.
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Section 7
Condemnation Proceedings.
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Section 8
Use Of Masculine Pronoun.
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Section 9
Personal Interest.
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Section 10
Destruction Of City Records.
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Section 11
Notice Of Suits.
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Article XIII
Amendment Of Charter
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Section 1
Amendments.
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Section 2
Review.
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