PREAMBLE: In order to provide for the government
of the City of Ellisville and secure the benefits and advantages of
constitutional home rule under the Constitution of the State of Missouri,
the people of Ellisville adopt the following Charter.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- Charter
- Ch C The Charter
- Ch C Art I Incorporation and Name
- § C-1.1 Incorporation and Name.
- Ch C Art II Powers
- § C-2.1 Powers and Construction.
- Ch C Art III The Council
- § C-3.1 Powers Vested.
- § C-3.2 Composition.
- § C-3.3 Compensation; Expenses.
- § C-3.4 Prohibitions.
- § C-3.5 Vacancies; Forfeiture of Office; Filling of Vacancies.
- § C-3.6 Judge of Qualifications.
- § C-3.7 City Clerk.
- § C-3.8 City Attorney.
- § C-3.9 Prosecuting Attorney.
- § C-3.10 Municipal Judge.
- § C-3.11 Investigations.
- § C-3.12 Independent Audit.
- § C-3.13 Legislative Proceedings.
- § C-3.14 Revision of Ordinances.
- Ch C Art IV The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore
- § C-4.1 Duties.
- § C-4.2 Vacancy; Forfeiture of Office; Filling Vacancy.
- § C-4.3 Prohibitions.
- Ch C Art V City Manager
- § C-5.1 Appointment and Evaluation.
- § C-5.2 Removal.
- § C-5.3 Acting City Manager.
- § C-5.4 Powers and Duties of The City Manager.
- Ch C Art VI Administrative Organization and Personnel System
- § C-6.1 Existing Organizations.
- § C-6.2 Performance Based Personnel System.
- Ch C Art VII Financial Procedures
- § C-7.1 Fiscal Year.
- § C-7.2 Budget.
- § C-7.3 Taxation Powers.
- § C-7.4 Sale of Bonds.
- Ch C Art VIII Nominations and Elections
- § C-8.1 City Elections.
- § C-8.2 Filing For Elected Offices.
- § C-8.3 Preparation of Ballot.
- § C-8.4 Election Procedure and Determination of Results.
- § C-8.5 Filling Vacancies in Office.
- § C-8.6 City Council Districts.
- Ch C Art IX Initiative, Referendum and Recall
- § C-9.1 General Authority.
- § C-9.2 Commencement of Proceedings; Petitioners' Committee; Affidavit.
- § C-9.3 Petitions.
- § C-9.4 Procedure After Filing.
- § C-9.5 Referendum Petitions; Suspension of Effect Of Ordinance.
- § C-9.6 Action On Petitions For Initiative and Referendum.
- § C-9.7 Actions On Petitions For Recall.
- § C-9.8 Withdrawal of Petitions.
- § C-9.9 Results of Election; Limit On Resubmission.
- Ch C Art X Franchises
- § C-10.1 Granting of Franchises.
- § C-10.2 Right of Regulation.
- § C-10.3 Revocable Permits.
- § C-10.4 Operation Beyond Franchise Period.
- Ch C Art XI Licensing, Taxation and Regulation of Businesses, Occupations, Professions, Vocations and Other Activities
- § C-11.1 Objects of Licensing, Taxation and Regulations.
- Ch C Art XII General Provisions
- § C-12.1 Personal Financial Interest.
- § C-12.2 Political Activity.
- § C-12.3 Activities Prohibited.
- § C-12.4 Notice of Suits.
- § C-12.5 Official Bonds.
- § C-12.6 Charter Amendment.
- § C-12.7 Public Improvements and Special Assessments.
- § C-12.8 Proof of Ordinance.
- § C-12.9 Separability.
- § C-12.10 Enactment of Charter Enforcement Commission.
- § C-12.11 Charter Review.
- Ch C Art XIII Transitional Provisions
- § C-13.1 Personnel System.
- § C-13.2 Ordinances To Remain in Force.
- § C-13.3 Pending Actions and Proceedings.
- § C-13.4 Continuance of Contracts, Public Improvements and Taxes.
- Ch C Art XIV Schedule
- § C-14.1 Purpose of Schedule.
- § C-14.2 Election To Approve A Charter.
- § C-14.3 First Elections.
- § C-14.4 Time of Taking Full Effect.
- § C-14.5 Incumbent Members of The Legislative Branch and Mayor.
- § C-14.6 Temporary Ordinances.
- § C-14.7 First City Manager of Charter.
- § C-14.8 Enactment of Performance Based Personnel System.
- Ttl I Government Code
- Ch 100 General Provisions
- Ch 103 Administration
- Ch 105 Elections
- Ch 110 City Council
- Ch 115 City Officials
- Ch 120 Departments
- Ch 125 Open Meetings and Records Policy
- Ch 130 Personnel Code
- Ch 135 Municipal Court
- Ch 140 Finance, Purchasing Policy and Taxation
- Ch 145 Charter Enforcement
- Ch 150 Economic Development Commission
- Ttl II Public Health, Safety and Welfare
- Ch 200 Police
- Ch 205 Animal Regulations
- Ch 210 Offenses
- Ch 215 Nuisances
- Ch 220 Human Rights
- Ch 225 Emergency Management
- Ch 230 Garbage and Refuse
- Ch 235 Parks and Recreation
- Ch 240 Swimming Pools and Bathing Places
- Ch 245 Miscellaneous Offenses
- Ttl III Traffic Code
- Ttl III Notes Notes and Appendixes
- Ch 300 General Provisions
- Ch 305 Traffic Administration and Enforcement
- 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
- 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 Procedure On Arrest
- Ch 375 Vehicle Equipment
- Ch 380 Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles
- Ch 385 Licensing Requirements
- Ch 390 Abandoned and Inoperable Vehicles
- Sch I Speed Limits
- Sch II Stop Signs
- Sch III Traffic Control Signals
- Sch IV Prohibited Turns
- Sch V Special Enforcement Areas
- Sch VI Parking Prohibitions and Restrictions
- Sch VII Traffic on Through Streets Prohibited
- Sch VIII Local Traffic Only Areas
- Sch IX Ice or Snow Zones
- Ttl IV Land Use
- Ch 400 Zoning Regulations
- Ch 405 Subdivisions
- Ch 410 Signs and Advertising Devices
- Ch 415 Reserved
- Ch 420 Floodway and Floodway Fringe District
- Ch 425 Land Disturbance Code
- Ttl V Building and Construction
- Ch 500 Building and Property Maintenance Regulations
- Ch 505 (Reserved)
- Ch 510 Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places
- Ch 515 Small Wireless Facility Construction and Deployment
- Ch 600 Alcoholic Beverages
- Ch 605 Business and Occupational Licenses, Regulations and Gross Receipts
- Ch 610 Private Watchmen
- Ch 615 Adult Entertainment Business License
- Ch 620 Video Service Providers
- Ch 630 Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers
- Cross Reference
- Ch CR Cross Reference