PREAMBLE: In order to provide for the government
of the City of Saint Charles, and secure the benefits and advantages
of constitutional home rule and of the constitution of the State of
Missouri, the people of the City of Saint Charles, Missouri, adopt
the following charter.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- Ch AO Adopting Ordinance
- The Charter
- Ch C The Charter
- Ch C Art I Incorporation, Name and Boundaries
- § C-1.1 Incorporation, Name And Boundaries.
- Ch C Art II Powers
- § C-2.1 Powers.
- § C-2.2 Construction.
- Ch C Art III The Council
- § C-3.1 Where Powers Vested.
- § C-3.2 Eligibility.
- § C-3.3 Composition, Election And Terms.
- § C-3.4 City Council Wards.
- § C-3.5 Compensation And Expenses.
- § C-3.6 President Of The City Council.
- § C-3.7 Prohibitions.
- § C-3.8 Vacancies; Forfeiture Of Office; Filling Of Vacancies.
- § C-3.9 City Clerk.
- § C-3.10 Legislative Proceedings.
- § C-3.11 Revision Of Ordinances.
- § C-3.12 Judge Of Qualifications.
- § C-3.13 Investigations.
- § C-3.14 Independent Audit.
- § C-3.15 Taxes Levied For The Operation Of Public Parks.
- § C-3.16 Appointment Of Councilmembers To Boards And Commissions.
- § C-3.17 Administration Of Oaths.
- Ch C Art IV Mayor
- § C-4.1 The Mayor.
- § C-4.2 Mayor; Election, Term And Qualifications.
- § C-4.3 Mayor; Powers And Duties.
- § C-4.4 Compensation Of Mayor.
- § C-4.5 Mayor--Vacancy; Forfeiture Of Office; Filling Of Vacancies.
- § C-4.6 Prohibition; Holding Other Public Office.
- Ch C Art V Director of Administration
- § C-5.1 Director Of Administration -- Appointment, Qualifications.
- § C-5.2 Removal Of Director Of Administration.
- § C-5.3 Powers And Duties Of Director Of Administration.
- Ch C Art VI Municipal Court
- § C-6.1 The Municipal Court — Jurisdiction.
- § C-6.2 The Municipal Court — Judge.
- § C-6.3 The Municipal Court — Marshal.
- § C-6.4 The Municipal Court — Proceedings.
- Ch C Art VII Administrative Organization
- § C-7.1 Administrative Code.
- § C-7.2 Parks And Recreation Board.
- § C-7.3 Department Of Finance.
- § C-7.4 Director Of Finance — Duties.
- § C-7.5 Division Of Purchases.
- § C-7.6 Department Of Law — City Attorney; Appointment, Qualifications And Compensation.
- § C-7.7 City Attorney — Duties.
- § C-7.8 Special Counsel.
- § C-7.9 Personnel System.
- Ch C Art VIII Financial Procedures
- § C-8.1 Budget.
- § C-8.2 Fiscal Year.
- § C-8.3 Submission Of Budget.
- § C-8.4 Capital Program.
- § C-8.5 Council Action On Budget.
- § C-8.6 Council Action On Capital Program.
- § C-8.7 Public Records.
- § C-8.8 Amendments After Adoption — Supplemental Appropriations.
- § C-8.9 Amendments After Adoption — Reduction Of Appropriations.
- § C-8.10 Amendments After Adoption — Transfer Of Appropriations.
- § C-8.11 Amendments After Adoption — - Emergency Appropriations; Effective Date.
- § C-8.12 Tax Rates And Tax Rolls.
- § C-8.13 Sale Of Bonds.
- Ch C Art IX Nomination and Elections
- § C-9.1 City Elections.
- § C-9.2 Nominations By Petition.
- § C-9.3 Preparation Of Ballots.
- § C-9.4 Determination Of Election Results.
- Ch C Art X Initiative, Referendum and Recall
- § C-10.1 General Authority.
- § C-10.2 Commencement Of Proceedings; Petitioners' Committee; Affidavit.
- § C-10.3 Petitions.
- § C-10.4 Procedure After Filing.
- § C-10.5 Referendum Petitions; Suspension Of Effect Of Ordinance.
- § C-10.6 Action On Petitions.
- § C-10.7 Results Of Election.
- § C-10.8 Conduct Of Initiative Referendum And Recall Elections.
- Ch C Art XI Franchises
- § C-11.1 Granting Of Franchises.
- § C-11.2 Right Of Regulation.
- § C-11.3 Revocable Permits.
- § C-11.4 Operation Beyond Franchise Period.
- Ch C Art XII General Provisions
- § C-12.1 Personal Financial Interest.
- § C-12.2 Prohibitions.
- § C-12.3 Notice Of Suits.
- § C-12.4 Official Bonds.
- § C-12.5 Charter Amendment.
- § C-12.6 Public Improvements And Special Assessments.
- § C-12.7 Proof Of Ordinance.
- § C-12.8 Severability.
- § C-12.9 Nouns And Pronouns.
- Ch C Art XIII Licensing, Taxation, and Regulation of Business, Occupations, Professions, Vocations, and Other Activities or Things
- § C-13.1 Objects Of Licensing, Taxation, And Regulation.
- Ch C Art XIV Transitional Provisions
- § C-14.1 Personnel System.
- § C-14.2 Ordinances To Remain In Force.
- § C-14.3 Pending Actions And Proceedings.
- § C-14.4 Continuance Of Contracts, Public Improvements And Taxes.
- Ch C Art XV Schedule
- § C-15.1 Election To Adopt Charter.
- § C-15.2 Time Of Taking Full Effect.
- § C-15.3 Incumbent Elected City Officials.
- § C-15.4 Temporary Ordinances.
- § C-15.5 Purpose Of Schedule.
- Title I: Government Code
- Ch 100 General Provisions
- Ch 105 Elections
- Ch 110 City Council
- Ch 115 City Officials
- Ch 120 Departments
- Ch 125 Boards, Commissions and Committees
- Ch 130 Personnel Code and Employment Policies
- Ch 135 Municipal Court
- Ch 140 Taxation — Finance — Revenue
- Ch 145 Purchasing, Contracts and Sales
- Ch 150 Fees, Fines, Costs and Deposits
- Title II: Public Health, Safety and Welfare
- Ch 200 Police Department
- Ch 205 Fire Protection and Fire Prevention
- Ch 210 Animals
- Ch 215 Offenses
- Ch 220 Health, Safety and Sanitation — Nuisances
- Ch 225 Trees and Shrubs — Weeds
- Ch 230 Noise Control
- Ch 235 Emergency Management
- Ch 236 Miscellaneous Regulations
- Ch 240 (Reserved)
- Ch 245 Solid Waste Management
- Ch 250 Cemeteries
- Ch 255 Parks and Recreation
- Ch 260 Smoking and Non-Smoking Establishment Sign Regulations
- Title III: Traffic Code
- Ch 300 General Provisions
- Ch 305 Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws
- Ch 310 Traffic Control Devices, Signs, Signals and Markings
- Ch 315 Administration and Enforcement
- Ch 320 Motor Vehicle Offenses
- Ch 325 Speed Restrictions
- Ch 330 Turning Restricted — Signals
- Ch 335 Stop and Yield Intersections
- Ch 340 Miscellaneous Traffic Regulations
- Ch 345 Pedestrians' Rights and Duties
- Ch 350 Parking Regulations
- Ch 355 Equipment — Loads
- Ch 360 Vehicle Licensing
- Ch 365 Bicycles, Motorcycles and Similar Vehicles
- Ch 370 Parades and Public Assemblies
- Ch 375 Abandoned Vehicles
- Sch I Speed Limits
- Sch II Weight and Load Restrictions
- Sch III Parking Restrictions
- Sch IV Municipal Parking Lot Restrictions
- Sch V One-Way Streets
- Title IV: Land Use
- Ch 400 Zoning Code
- Ch 405 Subdivision Regulations
- Ch 410 Flood Damage Prevention
- Ch 415 Mobile Home Parks
- Title V: Building and Construction
- Ch 500 Building Regulations
- Ch 505 Streets and Sidewalks
- Ch 510 Excavation, Grading and Stormwater Control
- Ch 515 Urban Redevelopment
- Title VI: Business and Occupation
- Ch 600 Alcoholic Beverages
- Ch 605 General Licensing and Taxation Provisions
- Ch 610 Special Business District
- Ch 615 Public Utilities
- Ch 620 Hotels and Motels
- Ch 625 Junk Dealers, Pawnbrokers and Short-Term Loan Establishments
- Ch 630 Precious Metals and Gems
- Ch 635 Security Systems and Services
- Ch 640 Itinerant Merchants, Garage Sales and Door-To-Door Residential Sales
- Ch 645 Vehicles for Hire
- Ch 650 Medical and Health Care Facilities
- Ch 655 Insurance Companies
- Ch 660 Massage Technicians
- Ch 665 Sexually Oriented Business Regulations
- Ch 670 Cable Television Regulations
- Ch 675 Marijuana Regulations
- Ch 680 Regulation of Festivals, Special Events and Performers
- Title VII: Utilities
- Ch 700 Water
- Ch 705 Sewers and Sewage Disposal
- Ch 710 Wastewater Collection and Treatment Systems
- Ch 720 Transit Services
- Cross Reference
- Ch DL Disposition List
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