A “qualified voter”, except as herein elsewhere
defined, within the meaning of the terms of this Charter, is one who
is qualified to vote at any general election of the State of Texas
and who resides within the corporate limits of the City of Odessa
and has resided therein for six months prior to the election in which
he offers to vote.
(Char. art. X, sec. 1)
In any action or proceeding which the City of Odessa may be
party at interest, no person shall be an incompetent judge, justice,
witness or juror by reason of his being an inhabitant, freeholder
or taxpayer of the City of Odessa.
(Char. art. X, sec. 2)
This Charter must be deemed a public act and judicial notice
shall be taken thereof in all courts.
(Char. art. X, sec. 3)
This Charter may be amended at any time in accordance with the
provisions applicable thereto contained in state law.
(Char. art. X, sec. 4; Ordinance
97-19, sec. 2, adopted 5/6/97)
If any provision of this Charter violates any statute or the
Constitution of the State of Texas, or if any court holds such provision
for naught for any reason, the remaining provisions shall not be affected
thereby and shall continue in effect.
(Char. art. X, sec. 6)