The gender of the wording throughout this Charter shall always be interpreted to mean either gender. All singular words shall include the plural and all plural words shall include the singular. All references to law, state law, or laws of the State of Texas, however expressed in this Charter, shall mean “as presently enacted or as may be amended or superseded.” The use of the word City in this Charter shall mean the City of Bulverde, Texas, and the use of the word Charter shall mean the Home Rule Charter.
(Ordinance 384, ex. A, adopted 5/12/15)
All City ordinances, rules, and regulations in force at the time of adoption of this Charter and not in conflict with it shall remain in force until altered, amended, or repealed by the Council. All rights of the City under existing franchises and contracts are preserved in full force and effect. Any ordinances, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Charter are repealed to the extent of the inconsistency as of the date of adoption of the Charter.
(Ordinance 384, ex. A, adopted 5/12/15)
a. 
General provisions:
1. 
Charter Review Commission.
The City Council shall appoint a Charter Review Commission in the fifth year after this Charter is adopted and every fifth year thereafter. Such Commission shall be composed of not less than seven (7) nor more than fifteen (15) members who meet the following requirements:
2. 
Each candidate for appointment as a member of the Charter Review Commission shall be a registered voter of the City prior to the appointment, and for at least twelve (12) months preceding the appointment.
3. 
Commission members shall serve without compensation and shall not be employed by or hold any other position in the City government, in addition to any other requirements prescribed by the Council, and members shall maintain the qualification established by this section while in office.
b. 
Powers and Duties:
The Charter Review Commission shall:
1. 
Inquire into the operations of City government and review the City Charter to determine whether it requires revision. Public hearings may be held and the Commission shall have the power to compel the attendance of City officers or employees and to require the submission of city records necessary to its inquiry and review
2. 
Propose any recommendations it deems desirable to ensure compliance with Charter provisions by City departments
3. 
Propose any Charter amendments it deems desirable to improve the effective application of the Charter to current conditions
4. 
Make a written report of its findings and recommendation to the City Council
(Ordinance 384, ex. A, adopted 5/12/15)
Amendments to this Charter may be framed, proposed, and adopted at any time in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas.
(Ordinance 384, ex. A, adopted 5/12/15)