HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd No. 2445 Order Charter Amendment Election-Fully ExecutedORDINANCE NO. 2445
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS, CALLING A
SPECIAL ELECTION FOR SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE CITY CHARTER; MAKING PROVISIONS
FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION; AUTHORIZING AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE TARRANT COUNTY ELECTIONS
ADMINISTRATOR; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Euless, Texas (“City”), is a home rule city acting under its
Charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas
Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the City Charter and has determined
that certain amendments to the Charter are necessary and advisable; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after due consideration, desires to conduct an
election on proposed amendments to the Charter on the uniform election date of May 2,
2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EULESS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1.
An election is hereby ordered for May 2, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to the
voters of the City for their approval or disapproval the proposed amendments to the Home
Rule Charter of the City of Euless, Texas, contained in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and
made a part of this Ordinance for all purposes . The election shall be held on Saturday,
May 2, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at polling locations designated
by the Tarrant County Elections Administration.
SECTION 2.
Notice of the election on the proposed Charter amendments shall be posted on the
bulletin board used to post notice of the City Council meetings ; shall be published in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City and shall include a substantial copy of the
proposed Charter amendments and an estimate of the anticipated fiscal impact to the City
if the proposed amendments are approved at the election. Said notice must be published
on the same day in each of two (2) successive weeks, with the first publication occurring
before the fourteenth (14th) day before the date of the election. A copy of the published
notice that contains the name of the newspaper and the date of publication shall be
retained as a record of such notice, and such person posting the notice shall make a
record of the time of posting, the starting date, and the place of posting.
SECTION 3.
The Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem is hereby authorized to execute a contract with the
Tarrant County Elections Administrator for the purpose of having Tarrant County furnish
all or any portion of the election services and equipment needed by the City Secretary to
conduct the election. The contract document and election services provided therein shall
conform to Chapter 31, Subchapter D, of the Texas Election Code and other applicable
statutes and laws.
SECTION 4.
The election services contract shall provide (a) the type of electronic voting
equipment to be used for early voting by personal appearance and on election day, (b)
notification and training for election judges and clerks, (c) an estimate and final payment
terms for the election services provided, (d) agreements for early voting equipment and
voting machine rental, and (e) other procedures to conduct the election.
SECTION 5.
Combined ballots may be utilized containing all of the offices and propositions to
be voted on at each polling place, provided that no voter shall be given a ballot or
permitted to vote for any office or proposition on which the voter is ineligible to
vote. Returns may be made on forms, which are individual or combined, and the Tarrant
County Elections Administrator shall be designated as the custodian of the combined
records.
SECTION 6.
Clinton Ludwig, Tarrant County Elections Administrator, 2700 Premier Street, Fort
Worth, Texas, 76111, or his successor is hereby appointed as Early Voting Clerk , and
Kim Sutter, City Secretary, 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas, shall serve as Deputy Early
Voting Clerk. Applications for ballot by mail must be received by 12 noon or close of
business, whichever is later, by Monday, April 20, 2026, (Mailing Address : P. O. Box
961011, Fort Worth, Texas, 76161-0011; Attention: Early Voting Clerk).
SECTION 7.
The Tarrant County Elections Center will serve as the Main Early Voting Polling
Place:
Street Address: Mailing Address:
2700 Premier Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76111
PO Box 961011
Fort Worth, Texas, 76161-0011
www.tarrantcountytx.gov
votebymail@tarrantcountytx.gov
Phone: 817-831-8683
Fax: 817-850-2344
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SECTION 8.
Early voting by personal appearance shall be conducted at the Euless Family Life
Senior Center, 300 Midway Drive, Euless, Texas, and at the County’s Main Early Voting
location, 2700 Premier Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76111. Branch offices for early voting
shall also be established as outlined in the joint election agreement with Tarrant County.
Early voting by personal appearance will begin on Monday, April 20, 2026, and will
end on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the hours designated for early voting by personal
appearance as set forth below or as designated by the Texas Secretary of State and/or
Tarrant County:
April 20 (Monday) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
April 21 (Tuesday) CLOSED (San Jacinto Day)
April 22 -April 24 (Wednesday- Friday) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
April 25 (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
April 26 (Sunday) 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
April 27 – April 28 (Monday – Tuesday) 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Applications for early voting by mail shall be delivered to the Early Voting Clerk at
the address set forth in Section 6.
For purposes of processing ballots cast in early voting, the election officers for the
Early Voting Ballot Board shall be appointed and designated in accordance with the
provisions of the joint election agreement with Tarrant County.
SECTION 9.
The official ballots for the election shall be prepared in accordance with the
Election Code so as to permit the electors to vote “For” or “Against” the propositions, with
the ballots to contain such provisions, markings, and language as required by law, and
with the propositions to be expressed substantially as set forth on Exhibit “B” attached
hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.
SECTION 10.
Pursuant to Section 273.101 of the Election Code, the City Manager is hereby
authorized to submit the ballot proposition language set forth in Exhibit “B” to the
Secretary of State for review to determine whether any of the propositions are misleading,
inaccurate, or prejudicial.
SECTION 11.
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases,
clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this Ordinance are severable, and if any
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance shall be declared
unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction,
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EXHIBIT A
EULESS CHARTER CHART 2026
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ARTICLE I. – INCORPORATION, FORM OF GOVERNMENT, AND POWERS
§ 1. Incorporation.
The inhabitants of the City of Euless in Tarrant
County, Texas, within the corporate limits as
now established, or hereafter established in
the manner prescribed by this Charter, shall
be and shall continue to be a municipal body
politic and corporate in perpetuity under the
name of the “City of Euless.”
§ 1. Incorporation. Corporate existence.
The inhabitants of the City of Euless in
Tarrant County, Texas, within the corporate
limits as now established existing, or
hereafter established in the manner
prescribed by this Charter, shall be and shall
continue to be a municipal body politic and
corporate in perpetuity under the name of the
“City of Euless.” For purposes of this Charter,
the City of Euless shall be referred to as the
“City.”
§ 1. Corporate existence.
The inhabitants of the City of Euless in
Tarrant County, Texas, within the
corporate limits as now existing, or
hereafter established in the manner
prescribed by this Charter, shall be and
shall continue to be a municipal body
politic and corporate in perpetuity under
the name of the “City of Euless.” For
purposes of this Charter, the City of
Euless shall be referred to as the “City.”
§ 2. Form of government.
The municipal government provided by this
Charter shall be known as the “Council-
manager” government. Pursuant to its
provisions and subject only to the limitations
imposed by the state constitution, by the
statutory laws of Texas, and by this Charter, all
powers of the City shall be vested in an elective
Council, hereinafter referred to as the
“Council,” which shall enact local legislation,
§ 2. Form of government.
The municipal government provided by this
Charter shall be known as the “Council-
mManager” government. Pursuant to its
provisions and subject only to the limitations
imposed by the state constitution, state
statute by the statutory laws of Texas, and by
this Charter, all powers of the City shall be
vested in an elective city council Council,
hereinafter referred to as the “City Council,”
§ 2. Form of government.
The municipal government provided by
this Charter shall be known as the
“Council-Manager” government. Pursuant
to its provisions and subject only to the
limitations imposed by the state
constitution, state statute, and this
Charter, all powers of the City shall be
vested in an elective city council,
hereinafter referred to as the “City
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adopt budgets, determine policies, appoint the
city secretary, city attorney, judge of the
municipal court, and clerk of the municipal
court, and the Council shall also appoint the
city manager, who shall execute the laws and
administer the government of the City.
which shall have the powers set forth in Article
II of this Charter. enact local legislation, adopt
budgets, determine policies, appoint the city
secretary, city attorney, judge of the municipal
court, and clerk of the municipal court, and the
Council shall also appoint the city manager,
who shall execute the laws and administer the
government of the City.
Council,” which shall have the powers set
forth in Article II of this Charter.
§ 3. General powers of the City.
The City of Euless shall have all powers
granted to municipalities by the constitution
and laws of the State of Texas, together with
all of the implied powers necessary to carry
into execution such granted powers. The City
may use a corporate seal; may sue and be
sued; may contract and be contracted with;
may cooperate with the government of the
State of Texas or any agency or any political
subdivision thereof, or with the federal
government or any agency thereof, to
accomplish any lawful purpose for the
advancement of the interest, welfare, health,
morals, comfort, safety, and convenience of
the City and its inhabitants; may acquire
property within or without its corporate limits for
any municipal purpose in fee simple, or in any
lesser interest or estate, by purchase, gift,
devise, lease or condemnation, and, subject to
the provisions of this Charter, may sell, lease,
mortgage, hold, manage, improve and control
such property as may now or hereafter be
§ 3. General powers of the City.
The City of Euless shall have all powers
granted to municipalities by the constitution
and laws of the State of Texas, together with
all of the implied powers necessary to carry
into execution such granted powers. The City
may:
(a)uUse a corporate seal;
(b)may sSue and be sued;
(c)may cContract and be contracted with;
(d)may cCooperate with the government
of the State of Texas or any agency or
any political subdivision thereof, or with
the federal government or any agency
thereof, to accomplish any lawful
purpose for the advancement of the
interest, welfare, health, morals,
comfort, safety, and convenience of
the City and its inhabitants;
§ 3. General powers of the City.
The City shall have all powers granted to
municipalities by the constitution and laws
of the State of Texas, together with all of
the implied powers necessary to carry into
execution such granted powers. The City
may:
(a)Use a corporate seal;
(b)Sue and be sued;
(c)Contract and be contracted with;
(d)Cooperate with the government of
the State of Texas or any agency or
political subdivision thereof, or with
the federal government or any
agency thereof, to accomplish any
lawful purpose for the advancement
of the interest, welfare, health,
morals, comfort, safety, and
convenience of the City and its
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owned by it; provided, however, the City shall
not sell, convey, mortgage or otherwise
alienate any public utility without prior approval
of the qualified voters of the City; may exercise
the power of eminent domain where necessary
or desirable to carry out any of the powers
conferred upon it by this Charter, or by the
constitution and laws of the State of Texas;
may pass ordinances and enact such
regulations as may be expedient for the
maintenance of the good government, order,
and peace of the City and th e welfare, health,
morals, comfort, safety and convenience of its
inhabitants. All such powers, whether
expressed or implied, shall be exercised and
enforced in the manner prescribed in the
Charter, or when not prescribed herein, in such
manner as shall be provided by ordinance or
resolution of the Council.
(e)may aAcquire property within or
without its corporate limits for any
municipal purpose in fee simple, or in
any lesser interest or estate, by
purchase, gift, devise, lease, or
condemnation, and, subject to the
provisions of this Charter;,
(f)may sSell, lease, mortgage, hold,
manage, improve, and control such
property as may now or hereafter be
owned by it; (provided, however, the
City shall not sell, convey, mortgage, or
otherwise alienate any public utility
without prior approval of the qualified
voters of the City);
(g)may eExercise the power of eminent
domain where necessary or desirable
to carry out any of the powers
conferred upon it by this Charter, or by
the constitution and laws of the State of
Texas;
(h)may pPass ordinances and enact such
regulations as may be expedient for the
maintenance of the good government,
order, and peace of the City and the
welfare, health, morals, comfort,
safety, and convenience of its
inhabitants.
inhabitants;
(e)Acquire property within or without
its corporate limits for any municipal
purpose in fee simple, or in any
lesser interest or estate, by
purchase, gift, devise, lease, or
condemnation, subject to the
provisions of this Charter;
(f)Sell, lease, mortgage, hold,
manage, improve, and control such
property as may now or hereafter
be owned by it (provided, however,
the City shall not sell, convey,
mortgage, or otherwise alienate any
public utility without prior approval
of the qualified voters of the City);
(g)Exercise the power of eminent
domain where necessary or
desirable to carry out any of the
powers conferred upon it by this
Charter, or by the constitution and
laws of the State of Texas;
(h)Pass ordinances and enact such
regulations as may be expedient for
the maintenance of the good
government, order, and peace of
the City and the welfare, health,
morals, comfort, safety, and
convenience of its inhabitants.
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All such powers, whether expressed or
implied, shall be exercised and enforced in the
manner prescribed in the Charter, or when not
prescribed herein, in such manner as shall be
provided by ordinance or resolution of the City
Council.
All such powers, whether expressed or
implied, shall be exercised and enforced in
the manner prescribed in the Charter, or
when not prescribed herein, in such
manner as shall be provided by ordinance
or resolution of the City Council.
§ 4. Streets and public property.
The City shall have exclusive dominion, control
and jurisdiction in, upon, over and under the
public streets, sidewalks, alleys, highways,
public squares and public ways within the
corporate limits of the City, and in, upon, over
and under all public prope rty of the City. With
respect to each and every public street,
sidewalk, alley, highway, public square, public
park or other public way within the corporate
limits of the City, the City shall have the power
to establish, maintain, improve, alter, abandon,
or vacate the same; to regulate the use
thereof; and to abate and remove in a
summary manner any encroachment thereon
§ 4. Streets and public property.
The City shall have exclusive dominion,
control, and jurisdiction in, upon, over, and
under the public right of way, streets,
sidewalks, alleys, highways, public squares,
and public ways public parks, and other public
property within the corporate limits of the City,
and in, upon, over, and under all public
property of the City. With respect to each and
every public right of way, street, sidewalk,
alley, highway, public square, public park, or
other public property way within the corporate
limits of the City, the City shall have the power
to establish, maintain, improve, alter,
abandon, or vacate the same; to regulate the
use thereof; and to abate and remove in a
summary manner any encroachment thereon.
§ 4. Streets and public property.
The City shall have exclusive dominion,
control, and jurisdiction in, upon, over, and
under the public right of way, streets,
sidewalks, alleys, highways, public
squares, public parks, and other public
property within the corporate limits of the
City, and in, upon, over, and under all
public property of the City. With respect to
each and every public right of way, street,
sidewalk, alley, highway, public square,
public park, or other public property within
the corporate limits of the City, the City
shall have the power to establish,
maintain, improve, alter, abandon, or
vacate the same; to regulate the use
thereof; and to abate and remove any
encroachment thereon.
§ 5. Street development and improvement.
The City shall have the power to develop and
improve, or cause to be developed and
§ 5. Street development and improvement.
The City shall have the power to develop and
improve, or cause to be developed and
§ 5. Street development and
improvement.
The City shall have the power to develop
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improved, any and all public streets, sidewalks,
alleys, highways, and other public ways within
the corporate limits of the City by laying out,
opening, narrowing, widening, straightening,
extending, lighting and establishing building
lines along the same; by purchasing,
condemning, and taking property therefor; by
filling, grading, raising, lowering, paving,
repaving, and repairing, in a permanent
manner, the same; and by construction,
reconstructing, altering, repairing, and
realigning curbs, gutters, drains, sidewalks,
culverts, and other appurtenances and
incidentals in connection with such
development and improvement authorized
hereinabove, or any combination or parts
thereof. The cost of such development and
improvement may be paid partly or entirely by
assessments levied as a lien against the
property abutting thereon and against the
owners thereof, and such assessments may
be levied in any amount and under any
procedure not prohibited by state law;
provided, that no assessment shall be made
against such land or owners in excess of the
enhancement in value of such property
occasioned by such improvement.
As alternate and cumulative methods of
developing, improving, and paving any and all
public streets, sidewalks, alleys, highways,
and other public ways within its corporate
limits, the City shall have such other and
improved, any and all public streets,
sidewalks, alleys, highways, and other public
rights of ways within the corporate limits of the
City by laying out, opening, narrowing,
widening, straightening, extending, lighting,
and establishing building lines along the
same; by purchasing, condemning, and taking
acquiring property therefor; by filling, grading,
raising, lowering, paving, repaving, and
repairing, in a permanent manner, the same;
and by constructing construction,
reconstructing, altering, repairing, and
realigning curbs, gutters, drains, sidewalks,
culverts, and other appurtenances and
incidentals in connection with such
development and improvement authorized
hereinabove, or any combination or parts
thereof. The cost of such development and
improvement may be paid partly or entirely by
assessments levied as a lien against the
property abutting thereon and against the
owners thereof, and such assessments may
be levied in any amount and under any
procedure not prohibited by state law;
provided, that no assessment shall be made
against such land or owners in excess of the
enhancement in value of such property
occasioned by such improvement.
As alternate and cumulative methods of
developing, improving, and paving any and all
public streets, sidewalks, alleys, highways,
and other public rights of ways within its
and improve, or cause to be developed
and improved, any and all public streets,
sidewalks, alleys, highways, and other
public rights of way within the corporate
limits of the City by laying out, opening,
narrowing, widening, straightening,
extending, lighting, and establishing
building lines along the same; by
purchasing, condemning, and acquiring
property therefor; by filling, grading,
raising, lowering, paving, repaving, and
repairing the same; and by constructing,
reconstructing, altering, repairing, and
realigning curbs, gutters, drains,
sidewalks, culverts, and other
appurtenances and incidentals in
connection with such development and
improvement authorized hereinabove, or
any combination or parts thereof. The cost
of such development and improvement
may be paid partly by assessments levied
as a lien against the property abutting
thereon and against the owners thereof,
and such assessments may be levied in
any amount and under any procedure not
prohibited by state law; provided that no
assessment shall be made against such
land or owners in excess of the
enhancement in value of such property
occasioned by such improvement.
As alternate and cumulative methods of
developing, improving, and paving any
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further power and authority as may be
conferred by the constitution and laws of the
State of Texas.
corporate limits, the City shall have such other
and further power and authority as may be
conferred by the constitution and laws of the
State of Texas.
and all public streets, sidewalks, alleys,
highways, and other public rights of way
within its corporate limits, the City shall
have such other and further power and
authority as may be conferred by the
constitution and laws of the State of Texas.
§ 6. Boundaries.
The boundaries and limits of the City of Euless,
until changed in the manner herein provided,
shall be the same as have heretofore been
established and as exist on the date of the
adoption of this Charter, which boundaries are
more fully set out and described by metes and
bounds in a book called Official Record
Describing the Metes and Bounds of the City
of Euless, which is now and shall hereafter be
in the office of the city secretary of the City of
Euless.
§ 6. Boundaries.
The boundaries and limits of the City of
Euless, until changed in the manner herein
provided, shall be the same as have
heretofore been established and as exist on
the date of the adoption of this Charter, which
boundaries are more fully set out and
described by metes and bounds in a book
called Official Record Describing the Metes
and Bounds of the City of Euless, which is
now and shall hereafter be in the office of the
city secretary of the City of Euless.
§6. Existing boundaries.
The boundaries and limits of the City, until
changed in the manner authorized herein or
by state law, shall be the same as have
heretofore been established and as exist on
the date of the adoption of this Charter, as
amended, which boundaries are fully set out
and described by metes and bounds in
records that shall be maintained in the office
of the City Secretary.
§6. Existing boundaries.
The boundaries and limits of the City, until
changed in the manner authorized herein
or by state law, shall be the same as have
heretofore been established and as exist
on the date of the adoption of this Charter,
as amended, which boundaries are fully
set out and described by metes and
bounds in records that shall be maintained
in the office of the City Secretary.
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§ 7. Annexation and de-annexation.
Extension of city limits by petition. Whenever a
majority of the legally qualified voters who are
citizens of the State of Texas and inhabitants
of any territory adjoining the City of Euless, as
said territory may be designated by the
Council, or in case there are no qualified voters
in said territory, then when persons owning a
majority of the land in area in said territory,
desire the annexation of such territory to the
City of Euless, they may present a written
petition to that effect to the Council and shall
attach to said petition an affidavit of one or
more of their number to the effect that said
petition is signed by a majority of such qualified
voters, or in the case there are no qualified
voters, said affidavit shall be to the effect that
there are no qualified voters in said territory
and that the persons signing the petition own a
majority of the land in said territory; and
thereupon the Council at regular session or in
special session held not sooner than thirty (30)
days after the presentation of said petition may
by ordinance annex such territory to the City of
Euless and thenceforth the said territory shall
be a part of the City of Euless and the
inhabitants thereof shall be entitled to all the
rights and privileges of other citizens and shall
be bound by the acts, ordinances, resolutions,
and regulations of said City. Extension of city
limits by ordinance. A second method of
extending the corporate limits of the City of
§ 7. Annexation and de-annexation.
Extension of city limits by petition. Whenever
a majority of the legally qualified voters who
are citizens of the State of Texas and
inhabitants of any territory adjoining the City
of Euless, as said territory may be designated
by the Council, or in case there are no
qualified voters in said territory, then when
persons owning a majority of the land in area
in said territory, desire the annexation of such
territory to the City of Euless, they may
present a written petition to that effect to the
Council and shall attach to said petition an
affidavit of one or more of their number to the
effect that said petition is signed by a majority
of such qualified voters, or in the case there
are no qualified voters, said affidavit shall be
to the effect that there are no qualified voters
in said territory and that the persons signing
the petition own a majority of the land in said
territory; and thereupon the Council at regular
session or in special session held not sooner
than thirty (30) days after the presentation of
said petition may by ordinance annex such
territory to the City of Euless and thenceforth
the said territory shall be a part of the City of
Euless and the inhabitants thereof shall be
entitled to all the rights and privileges of other
citizens and shall be bound by the acts,
ordinances, resolutions, and regulations of
said City. Extension of city limits by ordinance.
A second method of extending the corporate
§7. Boundary changes.
The City may annex and disannex
property and adjust its boundaries by
following the procedure and requirements
of state law contained in the Texas Local
Government Code and other applicable
state statutes, as from time to time
amended.
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Euless shall be that the Council shall have
power by ordinance to fix the boundary limits
of said City and to provide for the extension of
said boundary limits by the annexation of
additional territory lying adjacent to said City,
with or without the consent of the inhabitants of
the territory annexed. Upon the introduction of
such an ordinance in the Council, it shall be
published in the official newspaper of the City
one time, and shall not thereafter be finally
acted upon until at least thirty (30) days have
elapsed after the first publication thereof.
However, amendments not enlarging or not
extending the boundary limits set forth in the
published ordinance may be incorporated into
the proposed ordinance without the necessity
of republication of said ordinance as amended.
Any citizen of the City of Euless or of the
territory to be annexed shall have the right to
contest said annexation by filing with the
Council a written petition setting out reasons
for said contest, and after such citizens shall
have been given an opportunity to be heard,
said ordinance, in original or amended form, as
the Council in its judgment may determine,
shall be finally passed, and the territory so
annexed shall be a part of the City of Euless,
and the inhabitants thereof shall be entitled to
all rights and privileges of other citizens and
shall be bound to the acts, ordinances,
resolutions, and regulations of the City of
Euless. De-annexation. Whenever there exists
within the corporate limits of the City any
limits of the City of Euless shall be that the
Council shall have power by ordinance to fix
the boundary limits of said City and to provide
for the extension of said boundary limits by the
annexation of additional territory lying
adjacent to said City, with or without the
consent of the inhabitants of the territory
annexed. Upon the introduction of such an
ordinance in the Council, it shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City one time,
and shall not thereafter be finally acted upon
until at least thirty (30) days have elapsed
after the first publication thereof. However,
amendments not enlarging or not extending
the boundary limits set forth in the published
ordinance may be incorporated into the
proposed ordinance without the necessity of
republication of said ordinance as amended.
Any citizen of the City of Euless or of the
territory to be annexed shall have the right to
contest said annexation by filing with the
Council a written petition setting out reasons
for said contest, and after such citizens shall
have been given an opportunity to be heard,
said ordinance, in original or amended form,
as the Council in its judgment may determine,
shall be finally passed, and the territory so
annexed shall be a part of the City of Euless,
and the inhabitants thereof shall be entitled to
all rights and privileges of other citizens and
shall be bound to the acts, ordinances,
resolutions, and regulations of the City of
Euless. De-annexation. Whenever there
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territory not suitable or necessary for city
purposes, the Council may, upon a petition
signed by the majority of the qualified voters
residing in such territory if the same be
inhabited, or without any such petition if the
same be uninhabited, by ordinance duly
passed, discontinue said territory as a part of
said City; said petition and ordinance shall
specify accurately the metes and bounds of the
territory sought to be eliminated from the City
and shall contain a plat designating such
territory so that the same can be definitely
ascertained; and when said ordinance has
been duly passed, the same shall be entered
upon the minutes and records of the City, and
from and after the entry of such ordinances,
said territory shall cease to be a part of said
City, but said territory shall still be liable for its
pro rata share of any debts incurred while said
area was a part of said City, and the City shall
continue to levy, assess and collect taxes on
the property within said territory to pay the
indebtedness incurred while said area was a
part of the City as though the same had not
been excluded from the boundaries of the City;
provided, however, that in the event such de-
annexation shall be initiated unilaterally by the
City without application of the residents
residing within such area to be de-annexed or
the owners thereof, then in such event the City
shall not continue to levy, assess and collect
taxes on such de-annexed area as herein
provided.
exists within the corporate limits of the City
any territory not suitable or necessary for city
purposes, the Council may, upon a petition
signed by the majority of the qualified voters
residing in such territory if the same be
inhabited, or without any such petition if the
same be uninhabited, by ordinance duly
passed, discontinue said territory as a part of
said City; said petition and ordinance shall
specify accurately the metes and bounds of
the territory sought to be eliminated from the
City and shall contain a plat designating such
territory so that the same can be definitely
ascertained; and when said ordinance has
been duly passed, the same shall be entered
upon the minutes and records of the City, and
from and after the entry of such ordinances,
said territory shall cease to be a part of said
City, but said territory shall still be liable for its
pro rata share of any debts incurred while said
area was a part of said City, and the City shall
continue to levy, assess and collect taxes on
the property within said territory to pay the
indebtedness incurred while said area was a
part of the City as though the same had not
been excluded from the boundaries of the
City; provided, however, that in the event such
de-annexation shall be initiated unilaterally by
the City without application of the residents
residing within such area to be de-annexed or
the owners thereof, then in such event the City
shall not continue to levy, assess and collect
taxes on such de-annexed area as herein
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provided.
§7. Boundary changes.
The City may annex and disannex property
and adjust its boundaries by following the
procedure and requirements of state law
contained in the Texas Local Government
Code and other applicable state statutes, as
from time to time amended.
ARTICLE II. – CITY COUNCIL
§ 1. Number, selection, term of office and
compensation.
The governing and lawmaking body of the City
of Euless shall consist of a Mayor and six (6)
Council Members, and said body shall be
known as the “City Council of the City of
Euless.” The members of the City Council of
the City of Euless shall be the only e lective
officers of the City and shall be elected from
the City at large in the manner provided in
Article III. The Mayor and members of the
Council shall draw no compensation as such
for their duties, but shall be reimbursed for
any lawful expenditures ma de in behalf of the
City or expenses incurred in the performance
of their official duties, when approved by the
Council.
§ 1. Number, selection, term of office, and
compensation.
The governing and lawmaking body of the
City of Euless shall consist of a Mayor and
six (6) City CouncilmMembers, and said body
shall be known as the “City Council of the City
of Euless.” All references in this Charter to
the City Council shall mean the Mayor and
the City Councilmembers. The Mayor is a
member of the City Council, but is not
referred to as a City Councilmember. The
Mayor and members of the City
Councilmembers of the City of Euless shall be
the only elective officers of the City and shall
be elected from the City at large in the
manner provided in Article III. The Mayor and
members of the City Councilmembers shall
draw no compensation as such for their
§ 1. Number, selection, term of office,
and compensation.
The governing and lawmaking body of the
City of Euless shall consist of a Mayor and
six (6) City Councilmembers, and said
body shall be known as the “City Council
of the City of Euless.” All references in this
Charter to the City Council shall mean the
Mayor and the City Councilmembers. The
Mayor is a member of the City Council,
but is not referred to as a City
Councilmember. The Mayor and City
Councilmembers shall be the only
elective officers of the City and shall be
elected from the City at large in the
manner provided in Article III. The Mayor
and City Councilmembers shall draw no
compensation as such for their duties but
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Each Council Member shall occupy a specific
place. The office of Mayor and Council places
two (2) and four (4) shall be filled by regular
City election in 1993 and thereafter for terms
of three (3) years or until their successors are
duly elected and qualified. Council places one
(1) and three (3) shall be filled by regular City
election in 1992 and thereafter for terms of
three (3) years, or until their successors are
duly elected and qualified. Council places five
(5) and six (6) shall be filled by regula r City
election in 1992 for terms of two (2) years, or
until their successors are duly elected and
qualified, and shall be filled by regular City
election in 1994 and thereafter for terms of
three (3) years, or until their successors are
duly elected and qualified.
duties, but shall be reimbursed for any lawful
expenditures made ion behalf of the City or
expenses incurred in the performance of their
official duties, when approved by the City
Council.
Each City Council Mmember shall occupy a
specific place. The office of Mayor and City
Council places two (2) and four (4) shall be
filled by regular City election in 1993 and
thereafter for terms of three (3) years or until
their successors are duly elected and
qualified. City Council places one (1) and
three (3) shall be filled by regular City
election in 1992 and thereafter for terms of
three (3) years, or until their successors are
duly elected and qualified. City Council
places five (5) and six (6) shall be filled by
regular City election in 1992 for terms of two
(2) years, or until their successors are duly
elected and qualified, and shall be filled by
regular City election in 1994 and thereafter
for terms of three (3) years, or until their
successors are duly elected and quali fied.
shall be reimbursed for any lawful
expenditures made on behalf of the City
or expenses incurred in the performance
of their official duties, when approved by
the City Council.
Each City Councilmember shall occupy a
specific place. The office of Mayor and
City Council places two (2) and four (4)
shall be filled by regular City election in
1993 and thereafter for terms of three (3)
years or until their successors are duly
elected and qualified. City Council places
one (1) and three (3) shall be filled by
regular City election in 1992 and
thereafter for terms of three (3) years, or
until their successors are duly elected and
qualified. City Council places five (5) and
six (6) shall be filled by regular Ci ty
election in 1992 for terms of two (2) years,
or until their successors are duly elected
and qualified, and shall be filled by regular
City election in 1994 and thereafter for
terms of three (3) years, or until their
successors are duly elected and quali fied.
§ 2. Qualifications.
Each of the six Council Members and Mayor
shall, at the time of filing of their application for
a place upon the ballot, be a resident of the
City and shall have resided at least one (1)
year next preceding the election at which they
§ 2. Qualifications.
A.Candidate Qualifications
Each of the six Council Mmembers and the
Mayor shall, at the time of filing of their
application for a place upon the ballot, or time
§ 2. Qualifications.
A.Candidate Qualifications
Each of the six City Councilmembers and
the Mayor shall, at the time of filing their
application for a place upon the ballot, or
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are candidates within the corporate limits of the
City of Euless, and additionally at the time of
filing of their application for a place upon the
ballot and thereafter for and during their term
of office, shall be a registered voter of the State
of Texas; shall not have been finally convicted
of a felony criminal offense; shall continue to
be a resident of the City; and shall not be in
violation of any other provision of this Charter.
The Mayor or any member of the Council
ceasing to possess any of the qua lifications
specified in this section or any other provision
of this Charter shall immediately forfeit office.
Neither the Mayor nor any member of the
Council shall hold any other public office
except that of notary public or member of the
armed forces of the United States or of the
National Guard or naval or military reserve or
as a retired member of the armed forces of the
United States.
designated by the Texas Election Code:
i)bBe a resident of the City and shall
have resided within the corporate
limits of the City at least twelve (12)
months immediately one (1) year
next preceding the date of the
election at which they are
candidates; within the corporate
limits of the City of Euless, and
additionally at the time of filing of
their application for a place upon
the ballot and thereafter for and
during their term of office,
i)ii)Be twenty-one years of age;
ii)iii) shall bBe a registered voter of the
City State of Texas; and
iii)iv) sShall not have been finally
convicted of a felony criminal
offense from which the person has
not been pardoned or otherwise
released. ; shall continue to be a
resident of the City; and shall not be
in violation of any other provision of
this Charter.
B.Loss of Qualifications
The Mayor or any City Councilmember of the
Council ceasing to possess any of the
qualifications specified in this section or any
other provision of this Charter shall
immediately forfeit office and the City Council
shall proceed to fill the vacancy in accordance
time designated by the Texas Election
Code:
i)Be a resident of the City and
shall have resided within the
corporate limits of the City at
least twelve (12) months
immediately preceding the
date of the election at which
they are candidates;
ii)Be twenty-one years of age;
iii)Be a registered voter of the
City; and
iv)Shall not have been finally
convicted of a felony criminal
offense from which the
person has not been
pardoned or otherwise
released.
B.Loss of Qualifications
The Mayor or any City Councilmember
ceasing to possess any of the
qualifications specified in this section or
any other provision of this Charter shall
immediately forfeit office and the City
Council shall proceed to fill the vacancy in
accordance with the provisions of this
Charter.
C.Dual Office Holding
Neither the Mayor nor any City
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with the provisions of this Charter.
C.Dual Office Holding
Neither the Mayor nor any City
Councilmember of the Council shall hold any
other public office, paid or unpaid, that is
incompatible with the office of the Mayor or a
City Councilmember, as determined by state
law. except that of notary public or member of
the armed forces of the United States or of the
National Guard or naval or military reserve or
as a retired member of the armed forces of the
United States. If a member of the City Council
accepts an incompatible public office, that
member shall immediately forfeit their office
and the City Council shall proceed to fill the
vacancy in accordance with the provisions of
this Charter.
Councilmember shall hold any other public
office, paid or unpaid, that is incompatible
with the office of the Mayor or a City
Councilmember, as determined by state
law. If a member of the City Council
accepts an incompatible public office, that
member shall immediately forfeit their
office and the City Council shall proceed to
fill the vacancy in accordance with the
provisions of this Charter.
§ 3. Council to be the judge of the
qualifications of its own members.
The City Council shall be the judge of the
election and qualifications of its own members
and of the Mayor, and for such purpose shall
have power to subpoena witnesses and
require the production of records, but the
Council shall, as soon as practicable after a
regular or special election, either at a called
meeting of said Council, called for that
purpose, or at the next regular meeting, within
the period provided by law, canvass the
§ 3. City Council to be the judge of the
qualifications of its own members.
The City Council shall be the judge of the
election and qualifications of its own members
and of the Mayor, and for such purpose shall
have power to subpoena witnesses and
require the production of records., but tThe
City Council shall, as soon as practicable after
a regular or special election, either at a called
meeting of said City Council, called held for
that purpose, or at the next regular meeting,
within the period provided by law, canvass the
§ 3. City Council to be the judge of the
qualifications of its own members.
The City Council shall be the judge of the
election and qualifications of its own
members, and for such purpose shall have
power to subpoena witnesses and require
the production of records. The City
Council shall, as soon as practicable after
a regular or special election, either at a
called meeting of said City Council, held
for that purpose, or at the next regular
meeting, within the period provided by law,
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returns and declare the results of such
election.
returns and declare the results of such
election.
canvass the returns and declare the
results of such election.
(Art. XII) § 5. Removal of Mayor or Council
Member for official misconduct or
incompetency.
A Mayor or Council Member may, upon notice
and hearing, with opportunity to respond, be
removed from office by the unanimous vote of
remaining Council Members for official
misconduct or incompetency. A Mayor or
Council Member removed for official
misconduct or incompetency shall not be
eligible for re-election to the same office for two
years after the date of removal.
§54. Removal of Mayor or City Council
Mmember for official misconduct or
incompetency.
A Mayor or City Council Mmember may, upon
notice and hearing, with opportunity to
respond, be removed from office by the
unanimous vote of remaining members of the
City Council Members for official misconduct
or incompetency. For purposes of this section,
the term "incompetency" shall mean lack of
ability, legal qualification, or fitness to
discharge the duties required by this Charter,
city ordinance, or state law. For purposes of
this section, the term "official misconduct"
shall mean conduct that is (1) unlawful
behavior that is a dereliction from duty and
willful in nature; or (2) a wrongful act that the
actor has no right to do and that affects,
interrupts, or interferes with the performance
of official duty of any city officer, employee, or
member of the City Council. A Mayor or
Council Mmember removed for official
misconduct or incompetency shall not be
eligible for re-election to the same office for
two years after the date of removal.
§4. Removal of Mayor or City
Councilmember for official misconduct
or incompetency.
A Mayor or City Councilmember may,
upon notice and hearing, with opportunity
to respond, be removed from office by the
unanimous vote of remaining members of
the City Council for official misconduct or
incompetency. For purposes of this
section, the term "incompetency" shall
mean lack of ability, legal qualification, or
fitness to discharge the duties required by
this Charter, city ordinance, or state law.
For purposes of this section, the term
"official misconduct" shall mean conduct
that is (1) unlawful behavior that is a
dereliction from duty and willful in nature;
or (2) a wrongful act that the actor has no
right to do and that affects, interrupts, or
interferes with the performance of official
duty of any city officer, employee, or
member of the City Council. A Mayor or
Councilmember removed for official
misconduct or incompetency shall not be
eligible for re-election to the same office
for two years after the date of removal.
§ 4. Vacancies.§45. Vacancies.§5. Vacancies.
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In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of
Mayor or in the City Council from any cause
whatsoever, a special election shall be held on
the first election date authorized by law for the
purpose of filling such position for the
remainder of the unexpired term thereof;
provided, however, if such vacancy occurs less
than ninety (90) days and more than thirty (30)
days prior to a general City election, then such
special election shall be held and such
vacancy shall be filled by special election
called for such purpose concurrent with the
City’s general election, unless election for such
office would otherwise occur at such general
election.
In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of
Mayor or any in the City Councilmember from
any cause whatsoever, a special election shall
be held on the first election date authorized by
law within one hundred and twenty (120) days
of the vacancy for the purpose of filling such
position for the remainder of the unexpired
term thereof. ; provided, however, if such
vacancy occurs less than ninety (90) days and
more than thirty (30) days prior to a general
City election, then such special election shall
be held and such vacancy shall be filled by
special election called for such purpose
concurrent with the City’s general election,
unless election for such office would
otherwise occur at such general election.
Notwithstanding the above, if the vacancy
occurs when the unexpired term is twelve
(12) months or less, the remaining
members of the City Council shall decide
at a meeting whether to fill the vacancy by
appointment or by a special election. If the
City Council decides to appoint a person
to the vacated position, the City Council
shall: (1) adopt procedures for the
appointment process; and (2) appoint a
person who meets the qualifications for
office to fill the vacancy. If the City Council
is not able to appoint a person to the
vacancy, the City Council shall hold a
special election within 120 days of the
vacancy in accordance with state law and
In the event a vacancy occurs in the office
of Mayor or any City Councilmember from
any cause whatsoever, a special election
shall be held within one hundred twenty
(120) days of the vacancy for the purpose
of filling such position for the remainder of
the unexpired term thereof.
Notwithstanding the above, i f the
vacancy occurs when the unexpired
term is twelve (12) months or less, the
remaining members of the City
Council shall decide at a meeting
whether to fill the vacancy by
appointment or by a special election. If
the City Council decides to appoint a
person to the vacated position, the
City Council shall: (1) adopt
procedures for the appointment
process; and (2) appoint a person who
meets the qualifications for office to fill
the vacancy. If the City Council is not
able to appoint a person to the
vacancy, the City Council shall hold a
special election within 120 days of the
vacancy in accordance with state law
and the Texas Constitution.
All decisions regarding filling a
vacancy by appointment or special
election shall be made by a majority
vote of the remaining members of the
City Council. The person whose
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the Texas Constitution.
All decisions regarding filling a vacancy
by appointment or special election shall
be made by a majority vote of the
remaining members of the City Council.
The person whose position becomes
vacant shall not participate in this process
even though they may continue to serve
as a member of the City Council until their
successor is qualified.
position becomes vacant shall not
participate in this process even though
they may continue to serve as a
member of the City Council until their
successor is qualified.
§ 5. Powers of the Council.
All powers and authority which are expressly
or explicitly conferred on or possessed by the
City shall be vested in and exercised by the
City Council; provided, however, that the
Council shall have no power to exercise those
powers which are expressly conferred upon
other City officers by this Charter.
§56. Powers of the City Council.
All powers and authority which are expressly
or explicitly conferred on or possessed by the
City shall be vested in and exercised by the
City Council; provided, however, that the City
Council shall have no power to exercise those
powers which are expressly conferred upon
other City officers by this Charter. By way of
specificity, the City Council shall have the
power to enact local legislation, adopt
budgets, determine policies, and appoint the
City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney,
and judge of the municipal court. The City
Council shall provide for and appoint
members to a Planning and Zoning
Commission, a Parks and Leisure Services
Board, and a Library Board and provide for
their powers and duties by city ordinance.
§6. Powers of the City Council.
All powers and authority which are
expressly or explicitly conferred on or
possessed by the City shall be vested in
and exercised by the City Council;
provided, however, that the City Council
shall have no power to exercise those
powers which are expressly conferred
upon other City officers by this Charter. By
way of specificity, the City Council shall
have the power to enact local legislation,
adopt budgets, determine policies, and
appoint the City Manager, City Secretary,
City Attorney, and judge of the municipal
court. The City Council shall provide for
and appoint members to a Planning and
Zoning Commission, a Parks and Leisure
Services Board, and a Library Board and
provide for their powers and duties by city
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ordinance.
§ 6. Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem.
The Mayor of the City of Euless shall preside
over the meetings of the City Council and
perform such other duties consistent with the
office as may be imposed upon the Mayor by
this Charter and the ordinances and
resolutions passed in pursuance hereof. The
Mayor is a voting member of the Council, but
shall have no veto power. The Mayor shall sign
all conveyances made or entered into by the
City and all bonds issued under the provisions
of this Charter, and shall be the chief executive
officer of the City. The Mayor shall sign all
contracts entered into by the City except as
may be exempted from such requirement by
ordinance or resolution adopted by the City
Council. The Mayor shall be recognized as the
official head of the City by the court for the
purpose of serving civil process, by the
governor for the purpose of enforcing military
law, and for all ceremonial purposes. In time of
danger or emergency, the Mayor may with the
consent of the City Council take command of
the police and govern the City by proclamation
and maintain order and enforce all laws.
The Mayor Pro Tem shall be selected from
among the six (6) Council Members; shall be
selected each year at the first regular meeting
following the regular City election or any runoff
§67. Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem.
The Mayor of the City of Euless shall preside
over the meetings of the City Council and
perform such other duties consistent with the
office as may be imposed upon the Mayor by
this Charter and the ordinances and
resolutions passed by the City Council in
pursuance hereof. The Mayor is a voting
member of the City Council, but shall have no
veto power. The Mayor shall sign all
conveyances and contracts made or entered
into by the City and all bonds issued under the
provisions of this Charter, and shall be the
chief executive officer of the City. The Mayor
shall sign all contracts entered into by the City
except as may be exempted from such
requirement by ordinance or resolution
adopted by the City Council. The Mayor shall
be recognized as the official head of the City
by the court for the purpose of serving civil
process, by the governor for the purpose of
enforcing military law, and for all ceremonial
purposes. In time of danger or emergency, the
Mayor may with the consent of the City
Council take command of the police and
govern the City by proclamation and maintain
order and enforce all laws.
The Mayor Pro Tem shall be selected from
among the six (6) City Council Mmembers;
§7. Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem.
The Mayor shall preside over the meetings
of the City Council and perform such other
duties consistent with the office as may be
imposed upon the Mayor by this Charter
and the ordinances and resolutions
passed by the City Council. The Mayor is
a voting member of the City Council but
shall have no veto power. The Mayor shall
sign all conveyances and contracts made
or entered into by the City except as may
be exempted from such requirement by
ordinance or resolution adopted by the
City Council. The Mayor shall be
recognized as the official head of the City
for the purpose of serving civil process, by
the governor for the purpose of enforcing
military law, and for all ceremonial
purposes.
The Mayor Pro Tem shall be selected from
among the six (6) City Councilmembers
each year at the first regular meeting
following the regular City election or any
runoff elections required, whichever shall
last occur. The Mayor Pro Tem shall, in the
absence or disability of the Mayor, perform
all the Mayor’s duties.
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elections required, whichever shall last occur,
and shall in the absence or disability of the
Mayor perform all the Mayor’s duties.
shall be selected each year at the first regular
meeting following the regular City election or
any runoff elections required, whichever shall
last occur., and The Mayor Pro Tem shall, in
the absence or disability of the Mayor, perform
all the Mayor’s duties.
§ 7. City secretary.
The City Council shall appoint an officer of the
City, who shall have the title of city secretary
and who shall give notice of the Council
meetings, shall keep minutes of its
proceedings, shall authenticate by signature
and record in full in a book kept for that
purpose all ordinances and resolutions, shall
preserve and keep in order all books, papers,
records and files of the City Council, shall have
custody of the seal of the City and shall affix
same to such documents and obligations only
of the City as legally authorized and shall
perform such other duties as shall be required
by this Charter or by the City Council.
§ 7. City secretary.
The City Council shall appoint an officer of the
City, who shall have the title of city secretary
and who shall give notice of the Council
meetings, shall keep minutes of its
proceedings, shall authenticate by signature
and record in full in a book kept fo r that
purpose all ordinances and resolutions, shall
preserve and keep in order all books, papers,
records and files of the City Council, shall
have custody of the seal of the City and shall
affix same to such documents and obligations
only of the City as legally authorized and shall
perform such other duties as shall be required
by this Charter or by the City Council.
§ 8. City attorney.
The City Council shall appoint a city attorney
who shall be a competent attorney, duly
licensed and admitted to the practice of law by
the State of Texas. The city attorney shall be
legal advisor of and attorney for all officers of
the City and shall represent the City in all
litigation and legal proceedings. The city
attorney shall approve every ordinance before
it is acted upon by the Council.
§ 8. City attorney.
The City Council shall appoint a city attorney
who shall be a competent attorney, duly
licensed and admitted to the practice of law by
the State of Texas. The city attorney shall be
legal advisor of and attorney for all officers of
the City and shall represent the City in all
litigation and legal proceedings. The city
attorney shall approve every ordinance before
it is acted upon by the Council.
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§ 9. Meetings of the Council.
The City Council shall hold at least two (2)
regular meetings in each month at a time to be
fixed by it for such regular meetings, to be
designated by ordinance or resolution, which
ordinance or resolution shall be published at
least one (1) time in the official newspaper of
the City. The City Council may hold as many
additional meetings during the month as may
be necessary for the transaction of the
business of the City and its citizens. The Mayor
and any member of the City Council remaining
absent for three (3) regular, consecutive
meetings of the City Council, unless prevented
by sickness, without first having obtained leave
of absence at a regular meeting of the Euless
City Council, shall be deemed to have vacated
his office and such vacancy shall be filled in
accordance with the provisions of the Charter
for the filling of vacancies.
§98. Meetings of the City Council.
The City Council shall hold at least two (2)
regular meetings in each month as necessary
to conduct the business of the City, at a time
to be fixed by it for such regular meetings, to
be designated by ordinance or resolution.,
which ordinance or resolution shall be published
at least one (1) time in the official newspaper
of the City. In addition, Tthe City Council may
hold as many additional meetings during the
month as may be deemed necessary for the
transaction of the business of the City and its
citizens. All meetings shall be publicly posted
in accordance with state law.
The City Council may cancel or reset any
meetings as deemed appropriate by a
majority vote of the City Council at a posted
meeting.
The Mayor and any If a member of the City
Council remaining is absent for three (3)
consecutive regular, consecutive meetings of
the City Council, unless prevented by
sickness, without first having obtained leave
of absence at a regular meeting of the Euless
City Council, the City Council may declare a
vacancy in their office. and such vacancy shall
be filled in accordance with the provisions of
the Charter for the filling of vacancies. The
City Council shall proceed to fill the vacancy
§8. Meetings of the City Council.
The City Council shall hold regular
meetings as necessary to conduct the
business of the City, at a time to be fixed
by it for such regular meetings, to be
designated by ordinance or resolution. In
addition, the City Council may hold
additional meetings as may be deemed
necessary for the transaction of the
business of the City and its citizens. All
meetings shall be publicly posted in
accordance with state law.
The City Council may cancel or reset any
meetings as deemed appropriate by a
majority vote of the City Council at a
posted meeting.
If a member of the City Council is absent
for three (3) consecutive regular meetings
of the City Council without first having
obtained leave of absence at a regular
meeting of the City Council, the City
Council may declare a vacancy in their
office. The City Council shall proceed to fill
the vacancy in accordance with the
provisions of this Charter.
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in accordance with the provisions of this
Charter.
§ 10. Rules of procedure.
The City Council shall determine its own rules
of procedure and order of business and may
compel the attendance of the Mayor and its
members. Five (5) members of the City
Council, or four (4) members thereof and the
Mayor, shall constitute a quorum to do
business, and the affirmative vote of at least
four (4) of those attending any meeting at
which there is a quorum present shall be
necessary to adopt any ordinance or
resolution. All meetings of the City Council,
except for executive sessions authorized by
law, shall be open to the public, and minutes of
all proceedings of such open meetings shall be
kept, to which any citizen may have access at
all reasonable times and which shall constitute
one of the archives of the City. The vote upon
the passage of all ordinances and resolutions
shall be taken by ayes and nays and entered
upon the minutes, and every ordinance or
resolution, upon its final passage, shall be
recorded in a book kept for that purpose and
shall be authenticated by the signature of the
presiding officer and the city secretary.
§10 98. Rules of procedure.
The City Council shall determine its own rules
of procedure and order of business and may
compel the attendance of the Mayor and its
members. Five (5) members of the City
Council, or four (4) members thereof and the
Mayor, shall constitute a quorum to do
business, and the affirmative vote of at least
four (4) of those attending any meeting at
which there is a quorum present shall be
necessary to adopt any ordinance or
resolution. All meetings of the City Council,
except for executive sessions authorized by
law, shall be open to the public, and minutes
of all proceedings of such open meetings shall
be kept, to which any citizen may have access
at all reasonable times and which shall
constitute one of the archives of the City. The
votes of the Mayor and each Councilmember
upon the passage of all ordinances and
resolutions shall be taken by ayes and nays
and entered upon the minutes, and every
ordinance or resolution, upon its final
passage, shall be recorded in the office of the
City Secretary a book kept for that purpose
and shall be authenticated by the signature of
the presiding officer and the cCity sSecretary.
§9. Rules of procedure.
The City Council shall determine its own
rules of procedure and order of business
and may compel the attendance of its
members. Five (5) members of the City
Council shall constitute a quorum to do
business, and the affirmative vote of at
least four (4) of those attending any
meeting at which there is a quorum
present shall be necessary to adopt any
ordinance or resolution. All meetings of the
City Council, except for executive
sessions authorized by law, shall be open
to the public, and minutes of all
proceedings of such open meetings shall
be kept, to which any citizen may have
access at all reasonable times. The votes
of the Mayor and each Councilmember
upon the passage of all ordinances and
resolutions shall be entered upon the
minutes, and every ordinance or
resolution, upon its final passage, shall be
recorded in the office of the City Secretary
and shall be authenticated by the
signature of the presiding officer and the
City Secretary.
§ 11. Procedure to enact legislation.§11 10. Procedure to enact legislation.§10. Procedure to enact legislation.
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The City Council shall legislate by ordinance
and the enacting clause of every ordinance
shall be: “Be it ordained by the City Council of
the City of Euless.”
The city attorney shall approve all ordinances
adopted by the Council as to the legality
thereof. Every ordinance enacted by the
Council shall be signed by the Mayor or Mayor
Pro Tem and shall be filed with and recorded
by the city secretary. All ordinances enacted by
the Council shall be considered and the
descriptive caption of such ordinance read in
open meeting of the Council at two (2) regular
Council meetings unless at such first regular
Council meeting such ordinance shall have
been approved by five (5) or more aye votes;
then, in such event, the second consideration
and second reading of the descriptive caption
thereof shall not be necessary and such
ordinance shall be considered finally adopted.
All ordinances, unless otherwise provided by
law or by the terms of such ordinance, shall
take effect immediately on final consideration
and the reading of the descriptive caption
thereof as hereinabove provided. The
requirement for considering ordinances and
reading the descriptive caption thereof at two
(2)regular Council meetings may be
dispensed with where an ordinance relating to
the immediate preservation of the public
peace, health or safety is adopted as an
emergency measure by the favorable vote of
The City Council shall legislate by ordinance
and the enacting clause of every ordinance
shall be: “Be it ordained by the City Council of
the City of Euless.”
The cCity aAttorney or such other attorneys
selected by the City Attorney with approval of
the City Council, shall approve all ordinances
adopted by the City Council as to the legality
thereof. Every ordinance enacted by the City
Council shall be signed by the Mayor or Mayor
Pro Tem and shall be filed with and recorded
by the cCity sSecretary. All ordinances
enacted by the City Council shall be
considered and the descriptive caption of
such ordinance read in an open meeting of the
City Council at two (2) regular Council
meetings unless at such first regular Council
meeting such ordinance shall have been and
approved by five (5) four (4) or more aye
affirmative votes; then, in such event, the
second consideration and second reading of
the descriptive caption thereof shall not be
necessary and such ordinance shall be
considered finally adopted. All ordinances,
unless otherwise provided by law or by the
terms of such ordinance, shall take effect
immediately upon approval on final
consideration and the reading of the
descriptive caption thereof as hereinabove
provided. The requirement for considering
ordinances and reading the descriptive
caption thereof at two (2) regular Council
The City Council shall legislate by
ordinance and the enacting clause of
every ordinance shall be: “Be it ordained
by the City Council of the City of Euless.”
The City Attorney or such other attorneys
selected by the City Attorney with approval
of the City Council, shall approve all
ordinances adopted by the City Council as
to the legality thereof. Every ordinance
enacted by the City Council shall be
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem
and shall be filed with and recorded by the
City Secretary. All ordinances enacted by
the City Council shall be considered in an
open meeting of the City Council and
approved by four (4) or more affirmative
votes. All ordinances, unless otherwise
provided by law or by the terms of such
ordinance, shall take effect immediately
upon approval.
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four (4) or more of the Council Members and
such emergency ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon its adoption and execution
without a second consideration and second
reading of the descriptive caption thereof.
meetings may be dispensed with where an
ordinance relating to the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health or
safety is adopted as an emergency measure
by the favorable vote of four (4) or more of the
Council Members and such emergency
ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption and execution without a second
consideration and second reading of the
descriptive caption thereof.
§ 12. Publication of ordinances.
Except as otherwise provided by law, or by this
Charter, the city secretary shall give notice of
the enactment of every ordinance imposing
any penalty, fine or forfeiture for any violation
of any of its provisions, and of every other
ordinance required by law, or this Charter, to
the public, by causing the said ordinance, or its
caption and penalty, to be published at least
two (2) times after final passage thereof in the
official newspaper of the City. The affidavit of
such publication by the publisher of such
newspaper, taken before any officer
authorized to administer oaths, and filed with
the city secretary shall be conclusive proof of
the legal publication and promulgation of such
ordinance in all courts. Such ordinance shall
take effect after the date of final publication,
provided that any penal ordinance passed as
an emergency measure under Section 11 of
this article shall take effect immediately upon
§1211. Publication of ordinances.
Except as otherwise provided by law, or by
this Charter or other law, the cCity sSecretary
shall give public notice of the enactment of
every ordinance imposing any penalty, or fine
or forfeiture for any violation of any of its
provisions, and of every other ordinance
required by law, or this Charter, to the public,
by causing the said ordinance, or its caption
and penalty, to be published at least one (1)
two (2) times after final passage thereof in the
official newspaper or other official medium of
the City. The An affidavit of such publication
by the publisher of such newspaper, taken
before any officer authorized to administer
oaths, and filed with the cCity sSecretary,
shall be conclusive proof of the legal
publication and promulgation of such
ordinance in all courts. Such ordinance shall
take effect after the date of final publication,
provided that any penal ordinance passed as
§11. Publication of ordinances.
Except as otherwise provided by this
Charter or other law, the City Secretary
shall give public notice of the enactment of
every ordinance imposing any penalty or
fine for any violation of any of its
provisions, and of every other ordinance
required by law or this Charter, by causing
the said ordinance, or its caption and
penalty, to be published at least one (1)
time after final passage thereof in the
official newspaper or other official medium
of the City. An affidavit of such publication,
taken before any officer authorized to
administer oaths, and filed with the City
Secretary, shall be conclusive proof of the
legal publication and promulgation of such
ordinance in all courts. Although all
ordinances are effective upon approval by
the City Council, any ordinance with a
penalty or fine shall not be enforced until
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its publication as herein provided. an emergency measure under Section 11 of
this article shall take effect immediately upon
its publication as herein provided. Although
all ordinances are effective upon approval by
the City Council, any ordinance with a penalty
or fine shall not be enforced until publication.
publication.
§ 13. Adoption and ratification of existing
ordinances.
All ordinances of the City of Euless adopted
prior to the adoption of this Charter and not
inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter
shall remain in full force and effect until altered,
amended or repealed by the City Council.
§13 12. Adoption and ratification of
existing ordinances.
All ordinances of the City of Euless adopted
prior to the adoption of this Charter and not
inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter
shall remain in full force and effect until
altered, amended, or repealed by the City
Council.
§12. Adoption and ratification of
existing ordinances.
All ordinances of the City adopted prior to
the adoption of this Charter and not
inconsistent with the provisions of this
Charter shall remain in full force and effect
until altered, amended, or repealed by the
City Council.
§ 14. Code of ordinances.
The City Council, as soon as practicable after
the adoption of this Charter, shall cause to be
codified and properly entered and published in
pamphlet form for public distribution or for
anyone desiring same, the ordinances of the
City of Euless, and shall annually thereafter
revise and keep the same up-to-date.
§14 13. Code of ordinances.
The City Council, as soon as practicable after
the adoption of this Charter, shall cause same
to be codified and made available in electronic
format accessible from the City’s website.
properly entered and published in pamphlet
form for public distribution or for anyone
desiring same, the ordinances of the City of
Euless, and shall annually thereafter revise
and keep the same up-to-date.
§13. Code of ordinances.
The City Council, as soon as practicable
after the adoption of this Charter, shall
cause same to be codified and made
available in electronic format accessible
from the City’s website.
ARTICLE III. – ELECTIONS
§ 1. General elections.§ 1. General elections.§ 1. General elections.
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The regular City election shall be held
annually on the date provided by law, at which
time officers shall be elected to fill those
offices which become vacant that year. The
City Council shall fix the hours and place for
holding such elections in conformi ty with
applicable provisions of law.
The regular City election shall be held
annually on the a date provided by law, at
which time members of the City Council
officers shall be elected to fill those offices
which become vacant that year. The City
Council shall fix the hours and place for
holding such elections in conformity with
applicable provisions of law.
The regular City election shall be held
annually on a date provided by law, at
which time members of the City Council
shall be elected to fill those offices which
become vacant that year. The City
Council shall fix the hours and place for
holding such elections in conformity with
applicable provisions of law.
§ 2. Regulation of elections.
The Council shall make all regulations
considered to be necessary or desirable which
are not inconsistent with this Charter or the
laws of the State of Texas, for the conduct of
municipal elections, or for the prevention of
fraud, and shall make provisions for a recount
of the ballots in case of doubt or fraud. The
Council will appoint election officials who will
conduct the municipal elections consistent with
this Charter, regulations made by the Council
and the laws of the State of Texas. The Council
shall provide for the compensation of all
election officials in City elections and for all
other expenses of holding such elections.
§ 2. Regulation of elections.
The City Council shall make all regulations
considered to be necessary or desirable
which are not inconsistent with this Charter or
the laws of the State of Texas, for the conduct
of municipal elections, or for the prevention of
fraud in such elections, and shall make
provisions for a recount of the ballots in case
of doubt or fraud. The City Council will may
appoint election officials who will conduct the
municipal elections consistent with this
Charter, regulations made by the City Council,
and the laws of the State of Texas. The City
Council shall may provide for the
compensation of all election officials in City
elections and for all other expenses of holding
such elections.
§ 2. Regulation of elections.
The City Council shall make all regulations
considered to be necessary or desirable
which are not inconsistent with this Charter
or the laws of the State of Texas, for the
conduct of municipal elections, or for the
prevention of fraud in such elections. The
City Council may appoint election officials
who will conduct the municipal elections
consistent with this Charter, regulations
made by the City Council, and the laws of
the State of Texas. The City Council may
provide for the compensation of all election
officials in City elections and for all other
expenses of holding such elections.
§ 3. Filing for office.
Any qualified person who desires to become a
candidate for election to the office of Mayor or
to the City Council shall file with the city
§ 3. Filing for office.
Any qualified person who desires to become
a candidate for election to the office of Mayor
or a to the City Councilmember shall file with
§ 3. Filing for office.
Any qualified person who desires to
become a candidate for election to the
office of Mayor or a City Councilmember
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secretary an application in substantially the
following form: “I, __________, do hereby
declare that I am a candidate for the office of
__________, and request that my name be
printed upon the official ballot for that particular
office in the next City election. I am a registered
voter of the City of Euless, citizen of the United
States, and will have been a resident of the
City of Euless for at least one (1) year on the
date of said election. At present, I reside at
__________, in the City of Euless, Texas. I am
aware of the laws of the State of Texas
governing nepotism. (Signature of Candidate)
Received by: Date and Hour of Filing THE
STATE OF TEXAS) COUNTY OF TARRANT)
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on
this day personally appeared __________,
known to me to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the foregoing Application, and
who acknowledged to me that the same was
executed for the purpose and considerations
therein expressed, and declares under oath
that the same is true and correct. GIVEN
UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE,
this the ______ day of
__________/__________/__________,
19__________. Notary Public in and for
Tarrant County, Texas LOYALTY AFFIDAVIT
I, __________, of the City of Euless, County of
Tarrant, State of Texas, being a candidate for
the City Council or the office of Mayor, swear
that I will support and defend the Constitution
and the Laws of the United States and of the
the cCity sSecretary an candidate application
that complies with applicable law. in
substantially the following form: “I,
__________, do hereby declare that I am a
candidate for the office of __________, and
request that my name be printed upon the
official ballot for that particular office in the
next City election. I am a registered voter of
the City of Euless, citizen of the United States,
and will have been a resident of the City of
Euless for at least one (1) year on the date of
said election. At present, I reside at
__________, in the City of Euless, Texas. I
am aware of the laws of the State of Texas
governing nepotism. (Signature of Candidate)
Received by: Date and Hour of Filing THE
STATE OF TEXAS) COUNTY OF TARRANT)
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on
this day personally appeared __________,
known to me to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the foregoing Application, and
who acknowledged to me that the same was
executed for the purpose and considerations
therein expressed, and declares under oath
that the same is true and correct. GIVEN
UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE,
this the ______ day of
__________/__________/__________,
19__________. Notary Public in and for
Tarrant County, Texas LOYALTY AFFIDAVIT
I, __________, of the City of Euless, County
of Tarrant, State of Texas, being a candidate
for the City Council or the office of Mayor,
shall file with the City Secretary a
candidate application that complies with
applicable law.
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State of Texas. SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN
TO BEFORE ME at __________, Tarrant
County, Texas, this the __________ day of
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Texas” Such application shall be filed in the
office of the city secretary and shall be
witnessed by an officer of the City who is
qualified to administer oaths. The official ballot
shall be printed not less than twenty-one (21)
days before the date of the election.
swear that I will support and defend the
Constitution and the Laws of the United States
and of the State of Texas. SUBSCRIBED
AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME at
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County, Texas” Such application shall be filed
in the office of the city secretary and shall be
witnessed by an officer of the City who is
qualified to administer oaths. The official ballot
shall be printed not less than twenty-one (21)
days before the date of the election.
§ 4. Official ballot.
The official ballot shall be drawn up by the city
secretary and approved by the city attorney
and will contain the names of all candidates for
office, except those who may have been
withdrawn, deceased or become ineligible.
Names will be placed on the ballot without
party designation and position on the ballot will
be determined by drawing lots.
§ 4. Official ballot.
The official ballot shall be drawn up by the
cCity sSecretary and approved by the cCity
aAttorney, and the candidate names, without
party designation, and position on the ballot
shall be placed in compliance with state law.
will contain the names of all candidates for
office, except those who may have been
withdrawn, deceased or become ineligible.
Names will be placed on the ballot without
party designation and position on the ballot
will be determined as provided by law. by
drawing lots.
§ 4. Official ballot.
The official ballot shall be drawn up by the
City Secretary and approved by the City
Attorney, and the candidate names,
without party designation, and position on
the ballot shall be placed in compliance
with state law.
§ 5. Conducting and canvassing elections.
The returns of every municipal election shall be
§ 5. Conducting and canvassing elections.
The returns of every municipal election shall
§ 5. Conducting and canvassing
elections.
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delivered forthwith by the election judges to the
city secretary. The City Council shall canvass
the returns, investigate the qualifications of the
candidates and declare the official results of
the election in the manner and within the time
periods provided by law. Returns of every
municipal election shall be recorded in the
minutes of the Council.
The City Council shall be the judge of the
election and qualifications of its own members
and of the Mayor, but the decisions of the
Council in any case shall be subject to review
by the courts.
The candidate receiving a majority of all votes
cast for the office is elected.
If no candidate receives a majority, the Mayor
shall, on the first day following the official
count, call for a second election to be held as
provided by law. The two (2) candidates
receiving the highest number of votes shall
have their names placed on the ballot to be
prepared by the city secretary, in the order of
their standing in the computation of votes. In
the event of a tie between two or more
candidates, they shall cast lots to determine
which two are to be run-off candidates or to
determine their places on the ballot. In the
event of a tie in a run-off election, the run-off
candidates shall cast lots to determine the
winner.
be delivered forthwith by the election judges
to the cCity sSecretary. The City Council shall
canvass the returns, investigate the
qualifications of the candidates and declare
the official results of the election in the manner
and within the time periods provided by law.
Returns of every municipal election shall be
recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
The City Council shall be the judge of the
election and qualifications of its own members
and of the Mayor, but the decisions of the City
Council in any case shall be subject to review
by the courts.
The candidate receiving a majority of all votes
cast for the office is elected.
If no candidate receives a majority, the Mayor
shall, on the first day following the official
count, call for a second a runoff election shall
to be held as provided by law. The two (2)
candidates receiving the highest number of
votes shall have their names placed on the
ballot to be prepared by the city secretary, in
the order of their standing in the computation
of votes. In the event of a tie between two or
more candidates, they shall cast lots to
determine which two are to be run-off
candidates or to determine their places on the
ballot. In the event of a tie in a run-off election,
the run-off candidates shall cast lots to
determine the winner.
The returns of every municipal election
shall be delivered forthwith to the City
Secretary. The City Council shall canvass
the returns and declare the official results
of the election in the manner and within the
time periods provided by law. Returns of
every municipal election shall be recorded
in the minutes of the City Council.
The City Council shall be the judge of the
election and qualifications of its own
members, but the decisions of the City
Council in any case shall be subject to
review by the courts.
The candidate receiving a majority of all
votes cast for the office is elected.
If no candidate receives a majority, a
runoff election shall be held as provided by
law.
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§ 6. Special elections.
The Council may by ordinance or resolution
call such special elections as are authorized by
the state law and this Charter, fix the time and
place of holding same, and provide all means
for holding such special elections, provided
that every special election shall be called and
held as nearly as practicable according to the
provisions of the general election laws of the
State of Texas.
§ 6. Special elections.
The City Council may by ordinance or
resolution call such special elections as are
authorized by the state law and this Charter,
fix the time and place for of holding same, and
provide all means for holding such special
elections;, provided that every special election
shall be called and held as nearly as
practicable according to the provisions of the
general election laws of the State of Texas.
§ 6. Special elections.
The City Council may by ordinance or
resolution call such special elections as
are authorized by state law and this
Charter, fix the time and place for holding
same, and provide all means for holding
such special elections; provided that every
special election shall be called and held as
nearly as practicable according to the
provisions of the general election laws of
the State of Texas.
ARTICLE IV. – INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM, AND RECALL
§ 1. Power of initiative.
The people of the City of Euless reserve the
power of direct legislation by initiative, and in
the exercise of such power, may propose any
ordinance not in conflict with this Charter, the
state constitution, or the state laws, except an
ordinance appropriating money or authorizing
the levy of taxes or an ordinance repealing an
ordinance appropriating money or levying
taxes. Any initiated ordinance may be
submitted to the Council by a petition signed
by qualified voters of the City of Euless equal
in number to at least three percent (3%) o f the
number of registered voters who resided in
the City of Euless at the time of the last regular
municipal election of the City.
§ 1. Power of initiative.
The people citizens of the City of Euless
reserve the power of direct legislation by
initiative, and in the exercise of such power,
may propose any ordinance not in conflict
with this Charter, the state constitution, or the
state laws, except an ordinance
appropriating money or authorizing the levy
of taxes or an ordinance repealing an
ordinance appropriating money or levying
taxes Any initiated ordinance may be
submitted to the City Council by a petition
signed by qualified voters of the City of
Euless equal in number to at least three
percent (3%) of the number of registered
voters who resided in the City of Euless at the
time of the last regular municipal election of
§ 1. Power of initiative.
The citizens of the City reserve the power
of direct legislation by initiative, and in the
exercise of such power, may propose any
ordinance not in conflict with this Charter,
the state constitution, or the state laws,
except an ordinance appropriating money
or authorizing the levy of taxes or an
ordinance repealing an ordinance
appropriating money or levying taxes.
Any initiated ordinance may be submitted
to the City Council by a petition signed by
qualified voters of the City equal in
number to at least three percent (3%) of
the number of registered voters who
resided in the City at the time of the last
regular municipal election of the City.
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the City.
§ 2. Power of referendum.
The people reserve the power to approve or
reject at the polls any legislation enacted by a
Council which is subject to the initiative
process under this Charter, except an
ordinance which is enacted for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health or
safety which contains a statement of its
urgency and which is adopted by the favorable
votes of the requisite number of Council
Members required by this Charter to enact
emergency legislation. Prior to the effective
date of any ordinance which is sub ject to
referendum, a petition signed by qualified
voters of the City, equal in number to at least
three percent (3%) of the number of registered
voters who resided in the City of Euless at the
time of the last regular municipal election of the
City may be filed with the city secretary
requesting that any such ordinance be either
repealed or submitted to a vote of the people.
When such a petition has been certified as
sufficient by the city secretary, the ordinance
specified in the petition shall not go into effect,
or further action thereunder shall be
suspended if it shall have gone into effect, until
and unless it is approved by the voters as
herein provided.
§ 2. Power of referendum.
The people citizens of the City reserve the
power to approve or reject at the polls any
legislation subject to the initiative process
enacted by a the City Council which is subject
to the initiative process under this Charter,
except an ordinance which is enacted for the
immediate preservation of the public peace,
health or safety which contains a statement of
its urgency and which is adopted by the
favorable votes of the requisite number of
Council Members required by this Charter to
enact emergency legislation. Prior to the
effective date of any ordinance which is
subject to referendum, a petition signed by
qualified voters of the City, equal in number to
at least three percent (3%) of the number of
registered voters who resided in the City of
Euless at the time of the last regular municipal
election of the City, may be filed with the cCity
sSecretary requesting that any such
ordinance be either repealed or submitted to
a vote of the qualified voters people. When
such a petition has been certified as sufficient
by the Ccity Ssecretary, the ordinance
specified in the petition shall not go into effect,
or further action thereunder shall be
suspended if it shall have gone into effect,
until and unless it is approved by the voters as
herein provided.
§ 2. Power of referendum.
The citizens of the City reserve the power
to approve or reject at the polls any
legislation subject to the initiative process
enacted by the City Council which is
subject to the initiative process under this
Charter, except an ordinance which is
enacted for the immediate preservation of
the public peace, health, or safety which
contains a statement of its urgency and
which is adopted by the favorable votes of
the requisite number of Council Members
required by this Charter to enact
emergency legislation. Prior to the
effective date of any ordinance which is
subject to referendum, a petition signed by
qualified voters of the City, equal in
number to at least three percent (3%) of
the number of registered voters who
resided in the City at the time of the last
regular municipal election of the City, may
be filed with the City Secretary requesting
that any such ordinance be either repealed
or submitted to a vote of the qualified
voters. When such a petition has been
certified as sufficient by the City Secretary,
the ordinance specified in the petition shall
not go into effect, or further action
thereunder shall be suspended if it shall
have gone into effect, until and unless it is
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approved by the voters as herein provided.
§ 3. Form of petition.
Initiative petition papers shall contain the full
text of the proposed legislation in the form of
an ordinance, including a descriptive caption.
The signatures to the initiative or referendum
need not be all appended to one paper, but
each signer shall sign their name in ink or
indelible pencil and shall add thereto such
other information as may be required by law.
One of the signers of each separate petition
shall make an affidavit that they and they only,
personally circulated such petition and that
each signature appended thereto was made in
their presence and is the genuine signature of
the person whose name it purports to be, and
further that no signature shall have been
placed thereon forty-five (45) days prior to the
filing of such petition.
§ 3. Form of petition.
Initiative petition papers shall contain the full
text of the proposed legislation in the form of
an ordinance, including a descriptive caption.
The signatures to the initiative or referendum
petition need not be all appended to one
paper, but each signer shall sign their name in
ink or indelible pencil and shall add thereto
such other information as may be required by
law. One of the signers of each separate
petition shall make an affidavit that they and
they only, personally circulated such petition
and that each signature appended thereto
was made in their presence and is the
genuine signature of the person whose name
it purports to be, and further that no signature
shall have been placed thereon more than
forty-five (45) days prior to the filing of such
petition.
§ 3. Form of petition.
Initiative petition papers shall contain the
full text of the proposed legislation in the
form of an ordinance, including a
descriptive caption. The signatures to the
initiative or referendum petition need not
be all appended to one paper, but each
signer shall sign their name in ink or
indelible pencil and shall add thereto such
other information as may be required by
law. One of the signers of each separate
petition shall make an affidavit that they
and they only, personally circulated such
petition and that each signature appended
thereto was made in their presence and is
the genuine signature of the person whose
name it purports to be, and further that no
signature shall have been placed thereon
more than forty-five (45) days prior to the
filing of such petition.
§ 4. Filing, examination and certification of
petition.
Within ten (10) days after an initiative or
referendum petition is filed, the city secretary
shall determine whether the same is signed by
the requisite number of qualified voters. The
city secretary shall declare void any petition
paper which does not have an affidavit
§ 4. Filing, examination, and certification of
petition.
Within ten (10) days after an initiative or
referendum petition is filed, the cCity
sSecretary shall determine whether the same
is signed by the requisite number of qualified
voters. The cCity sSecretary shall declare
void any petition paper which does not have
§ 4. Filing, examination, and
certification of petition.
Within ten (10) days after an initiative or
referendum petition is filed, the City
Secretary shall determine whether the
same is signed by the requisite number of
qualified voters. The City Secretary shall
declare void any petition paper which does
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attached thereto as required by section 3 of
this article. In examining the petitions, the city
secretary shall write the letters “D.V.” in red ink
opposite the names of signers found not
qualified to vote. After completing examination
of the petition, the city secretary shall certify
the results thereof to the Council at its next
regular meeting, stating the number of persons
found on the petition who are qualified to vote
and the number of persons found on the
petition who are not qualified to vote. If the
certificate of the city secretary shall show an
initiative or referendum petition to be
insufficient, the city secretary shall notify the
person filing the petition, and it may be
amended within ten (10) days from the date of
such notice by filing a supplementary petition
upon additional papers signed and filed as
provided for in the original petition. Within ten
(10) days after such amendment is filed, the
city secretary shall examine the amended
petition and certify as to its sufficiency. If the
amended petition is found to be insufficient, the
city secretary shall return the petition to the
person filing same, without prejudice to the
filing of a new petition for the same purpose;
provided, however, that upon finding the
amended petition to be insufficient, no new
petition covering the same subject matter shall
be filed until six (6) months shall have elapsed
from the date of filing of the original petition.
an affidavit attached thereto as required by
section 3 of this article. In examining the
petitions, the cCity sSecretary shall write the
letters “D.V.” in red ink opposite the names of
signers found not qualified to vote. After
completing examination of the petition, the
cCity sSecretary shall certify the results
thereof to the City Council at its next regular
meeting, stating the number of persons found
on the petition who are qualified to vote and
the number of persons found on the petition
who are not qualified to vote. If the certificate
of the cCity sSecretary shall show an initiative
or referendum petition to be insufficient, the
cCity sSecretary shall notify the person filing
the petition, and it may be amended within ten
(10) days from the date of such notice by filing
a supplementary petition upon additional
papers signed and filed as provided for in the
original petition. Within ten (10) days after
such amendment is filed, the cCity sSecretary
shall examine the amended petition and
certify as to its sufficiency. If the amended
petition is found to be insufficient, the cCity
sSecretary shall return the petition to the
person filing same, without prejudice to the
filing of a new petition for the same purpose;
provided, however, that upon finding the
amended petition to be insufficient, no new
petition covering the same subject matter
shall be filed until six (6) months shall have
elapsed from the date of filing of the original
petition.
not have an affidavit attached thereto as
required by section 3 of this article. In
examining the petitions, the City Secretary
shall write the letters “D.V.” in red ink
opposite the names of signers found not
qualified to vote. After completing
examination of the petition, the City
Secretary shall certify the results thereof to
the City Council at its next regular meeting,
stating the number of persons found on the
petition who are qualified to vote and the
number of persons found on the petition
who are not qualified to vote. If the
certificate of the City Secretary shall show
an initiative or referendum petition to be
insufficient, the City Secretary shall notify
the person filing the petition, and it may be
amended within ten (10) days from the
date of such notice by filing a
supplementary petition upon additional
papers signed and filed as provided for in
the original petition. Within ten (10) days
after such amendment is filed, the City
Secretary shall examine the amended
petition and certify as to its sufficiency. If
the amended petition is found to be
insufficient, the City Secretary shall return
the petition to the person filing same,
without prejudice to the filing of a new
petition for the same purpose; provided,
however, that upon finding the amended
petition to be insufficient, no new petition
covering the same subject matter shall be
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filed until six (6) months shall have elapsed
from the date of filing of the original
petition.
§ 5. Council consideration and submission
to voters.
When the Council receives an authorized
initiative petition certified by the city secretary
to be sufficient, the Council shall either:
(a) Pass the initiated ordinance without
amendment within thirty (30) days after the
date of the certification to the Council; or
(b) Submit said initiated ordinance without
amendment to a vote of the qualified voters of
the City at a regular or special election to be
held within ninety (90) days after the date of
the certification to the Council, or on such other
date as may be provided by law; or
(c) At such election, submit to a vote of the
qualified voters of the City said initiated
ordinance without amendment, and an
alternative ordinance on the same subject
proposed by the Council.
When the Council receives an authorized
referendum petition certified by the city
secretary to be sufficient, the Council shall
reconsider the referred ordinance, and if upon
such reconsideration such ordinance is not
repealed, it shall be submitted to the voters at
a regular or special election to be held not
more than ninety (90) days after the date of the
§ 5. City Council consideration and
submission to voters.
When the City Council receives an authorized
initiative petition certified by the cCity
sSecretary to be sufficient, the City Council
shall either:
(a)Pass the initiated ordinance without
amendment within thirty (30) days after the
date of the certification to the City Council;
or
(b)Submit said initiated ordinance without
amendment to a vote of the qualified
voters of the City at a regular or special
election to be held within ninety (90) days
after the date of the certification to the City
Council, or on such other date as may be
provided by law; or
(c)At such election, submit to a vote of the
qualified voters of the City said initiated
ordinance without amendment, and an
alternative ordinance on the same
subject proposed by the City Council.
When the City Council receives an authorized
referendum petition certified by the Ccity
Ssecretary to be sufficient, the City Council
§ 5. City Council consideration and
submission to voters.
When the City Council receives an
authorized initiative petition certified by the
City Secretary to be sufficient, the City
Council shall either:
(a)Pass the initiated ordinance without
amendment within thirty (30) days
after the date of the certification to
the City Council; or
(b)Submit said initiated ordinance
without amendment to a vote of the
qualified voters of the City at a
regular or special election to be held
within ninety (90) days after the
date of the certification to the City
Council, or on such other date as
may be provided by law; or
(c)At such election, submit to a vote of
the qualified voters of the City said
initiated ordinance without
amendment, and an alternative
ordinance on the same subject
proposed by the City Council.
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certification to the Council, or on such other
date as may be provided by law. Special
elections on initiated or referred ordinances
shall not be held more frequently than once
each six (6) months, and no ordinance on the
same subject as an initiated ordinance which
has been defeated at any election may be
initiated by the voters within two (2) years from
the date of such election.
shall reconsider the referred ordinance, and if
upon such reconsideration such ordinance is
not repealed, it shall be submitted to the
voters at a regular or special election to be
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date of the certification to the City Council, or
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Special elections on initiated or referred
ordinances shall not be held more frequently
than once each six (6) months, and no
ordinance on the same subject as an initiated
ordinance which has been defeated at any
election may be initiated by the voters within
two (2) years from the date of such election.
When the City Council receives an
authorized referendum petition certified by
the City Secretary to be sufficient, the City
Council shall reconsider the referred
ordinance, and if upon such
reconsideration such ordinance is not
repealed, it shall be submitted to the voters
at a regular or special election to be held
not more than ninety (90) days after the
date of the certification to the City Council,
or on such other date as may be provided
by law.
Special elections on initiated or referred
ordinances shall not be held more
frequently than once each six (6) months,
and no ordinance on the same subject as
an initiated ordinance which has been
defeated at any election may be initiated
by the voters within two (2) years from the
date of such election.
§ 6. Ballot form and results of election.
The ballot used in voting upon an initiated or
referred ordinance shall state the caption of the
ordinance and below the caption shall set forth
on separate lines the words, “For the
Ordinance” and “Against the Ordinance.” An
initiated ordinance and an alternative
ordinance proposed by the Council which are
submitted at the same election shall be
§ 6. Ballot form and results of election.
The ballot used in voting upon an initiated or
referred ordinance shall state the caption of
the ordinance and below the caption shall set
forth on separate lines the words,
“For the Ordinance” and “Against the
Ordinance.”
An initiated ordinance and an alternative
§ 6. Ballot form and results of election.
The ballot used in voting upon an initiated
or referred ordinance shall state the
caption of the ordinance and below the
caption shall set forth on separate lines,
the words,
“For the Ordinance” and “Against the
Ordinance.”
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appropriately identified as the initiated or
referred ordinance and as the ordinance
proposed by the Council. Any number of
ordinances may be voted upon at the same
election in accordance with the provisions of
this article. An ordinance submitted and
receiving an affirmative majority of the votes
cast, shall thereupon be effective as an
ordinance of the City. An ordinance so adopted
may be repealed or amended at any time after
the expiration of two (2) years by a four-fifths
(4/5) vote of the Council. A referred ordinance
which is not approved by a majority of the votes
cast shall be deemed thereupon repealed.
ordinance proposed by the City Council which
are submitted at the same election, shall be
appropriately identified as the initiated or
referred ordinance and as the ordinance
proposed by the City Council.
Any number of ordinances may be voted upon
at the same election in accordance with the
provisions of this article. An ordinance
submitted and receiving an affirmative
majority of the votes cast, shall thereupon be
effective as an ordinance of the City. An
ordinance so adopted may be repealed or
amended at any time after the expiration of
two (2) years by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the
City Council. A referred ordinance which is not
approved by a majority of the votes cast shall
be deemed thereupon repealed.
An initiated ordinance and an alternative
ordinance proposed by the City Council
which are submitted at the same election,
shall be appropriately identified as the
initiated or referred ordinance and as the
ordinance proposed by the City Council.
Any number of ordinances may be voted
upon at the same election in accordance
with the provisions of this article. An
ordinance submitted and receiving an
affirmative majority of the votes cast, shall
thereupon be effective as an ordinance of
the City. An ordinance so adopted may be
repealed or amended at any time after the
expiration of two (2) years by a four-fifths
(4/5) vote of the City Council.
A referred ordinance which is not
approved by a majority of the votes cast
shall be deemed thereupon repealed.
§ 7. Power of recall.
The people of the City reserve the power to
recall the Mayor or any member of the Council
and may exercise such power by filing with the
city secretary a petition signed by qualified
voters of the City equal in number to at least
three (3) per cent of the number of registered
voters at the time of the last regular municipal
election of the City demanding the removal of
§ 7. Power of recall.
The people citizens of the City reserve the
power to recall the Mayor or any member of the
City Council and may exercise such power by
filing with the cCity sSecretary a petition
signed by qualified voters of the City equal in
number to at least three (3) per cent of the
number of registered voters at the time of the
last regular municipal election of the City
§ 7. Power of recall.
The citizens of the City reserve the power
to recall the Mayor or any member of the
City Council and may exercise such power
by filing with the City Secretary a petition
signed by qualified voters of the City equal
in number to at least three (3) percent of
the number of registered voters at the time
of the last regular municipal election of the
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the Mayor or a Council Member. The petition
shall be signed and verified in the manner
required for an initiative petition, shall contain
a general statement of the grounds for which
the removal is sought, and one of the signers
of each petition paper shall make an affidavit
that the statements therein made are true.
demanding the removal of the Mayor or a City
Council Mmember. The petition shall be
signed and verified in the manner required for
an initiative petition, shall contain a general
statement of the grounds for which the
removal is sought, and one of the signers of
each petition paper shall make an affidavit
that the statements therein made are true.
City demanding the removal of the Mayor
or a City Councilmember. The petition
shall be signed and verified in the manner
required for an initiative petition, shall
contain a general statement of the grounds
for which the removal is sought, and one
of the signers of each petition paper shall
make an affidavit that the statements
therein made are true.
§ 8. Recall election.
Within fifteen (15) days after the date of the
filing of the papers constituting the recall
petition, the person performing the duties of
city secretary shall present such petition to the
Council. The officer whose removal is sought
may, after such recall petition has been
presented to the Council, request in writing to
the Council at next regular meeting that a
public hearing be held to permit that officer to
present facts pertinent to the charges specified
in the recall petition. In this event, the Council
shall order such public hearing to be held, not
less than five (5) days nor more than fifteen
(15) days after receiving such request for a
public hearing.
If the officer whose removal is sought does not
resign, then it shall become the duty of the
Council to order an election and fix a date for
holding such recall election, the date of which
election shall not be less than forty-five (45)
§ 8. Recall election.
Within fifteen (15) days after the date of the
filing of the papers constituting the recall
petition, the person performing the duties of
Ccity Ssecretary shall present such petition to
the City Council. The officer whose removal is
sought may, after such recall petition has
been presented to the City Council, request in
writing to the City Council at next regular
meeting that a public hearing be held to permit
that officer to present facts pertinent to the
charges specified in the recall petition. In this
event, the City Council shall order such public
hearing to be held, not less than five (5) days
nor more than fifteen (15) days after receiving
such request for a public hearing.
If the officer whose removal is sought does not
resign, then it shall become the duty of the
City Council to order an election and fix a date
for holding such recall election, the date of
§ 8. Recall election.
Within fifteen (15) days after the date of
the filing of the papers constituting the
recall petition, the person performing the
duties of City Secretary shall present such
petition to the City Council. The officer
whose removal is sought may, after such
recall petition has been presented to the
City Council, request in writing to the City
Council at next regular meeting that a
public hearing be held to permit that officer
to present facts pertinent to the charges
specified in the recall petition. In this event,
the City Council shall order such public
hearing to be held, not less than five (5)
days nor more than fifteen (15) days after
receiving such request for a public
hearing.
If the officer whose removal is sought does
not resign, then it shall become the duty of
the City Council to order an election and
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days from the date such petition was
presented to the Council, or from the date of
the public hearing if one was held.
which election shall not be less than forty-five
(45) days from the date such petition was
presented to the City Council, or from the date
of the public hearing if one was held.
fix a date for holding such recall election,
the date of which election shall not be less
than forty-five (45) days from the date such
petition was presented to the City Council,
or from the date of the public hearing if one
was held.
§ 9. Recall ballot.
Ballots used at recall elections shall conform to
the following requirements:
(a)With respect to each person whose
removal is sought, the question shall be
submitted “Shall (Name of Council
Member or Mayor) be removed from the
office of Mayor or from the City
Council?”
(b)Immediately below each such question
there shall be printed the two (2)
following propositions, one above the
other, in the order indicated: “For the
recall of (Name of Mayor or Council
Member);” “Against the recall of (Name
of Mayor or Council Member).”
§ 9. Recall ballot.
Ballots used at recall elections shall conform
to the following requirements:
(a)With respect to each person whose
removal is sought, the question shall
be submitted “Shall ([Name of City
Council Mmember or Mayor]) be
removed from the office of Mayor or
from the City Council?”
(b)Immediately below each such question
there shall be printed the two (2)
following propositions, one above the
other, in the order indicated:
“For the recall of [(Name of Mayor or
City Council Mmember)];”
“Against the recall of [(Name of Mayor
or City Council Mmember)].”
§ 9. Recall ballot.
Ballots used at recall elections shall
conform to the following requirements:
(a)With respect to each person whose
removal is sought, the question
shall be submitted “Shall [Name of
City Councilmember or Mayor] be
removed from the office of Mayor or
from the City Council?”
(b)Immediately below each such
question there shall be printed the
two (2) following propositions, one
above the other, in the order
indicated:
“For the recall of [Name of Mayor or
City Councilmember];”
“Against the recall of [Name of
Mayor or City Councilmember].”
§ 10. Results of a recall election.§ 10. Results of a recall election.§ 10. Results of a recall election.
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If a majority of the votes cast at a recall election
shall be against removal of the Mayor or
Council Member named on the ballot, he shall
continue in office. If a majority of the votes cast
at such election be for the removal of the
Mayor or Council Member named on the ballot,
the Council shall immediately declare the office
vacant and such vacancy shall be filled in
accordance with the provisions of this Charter
for the filling of vacancies. A Mayor or Council
Member thus removed shall not be a candidate
to succeed himself in an election called to fill
the vacancy thereby created.
If a majority of the votes cast at a recall
election shall be against removal of the Mayor
or City Council Mmember named on the
ballot, he they shall continue in office. If a
majority of the votes cast at such election shall
be for the removal of the Mayor or City Council
Mmember named on the ballot, the City
Council shall immediately declare the office
vacant and such vacancy shall be filled in
accordance with the provisions of this Charter
for the filling of vacancies. A Mayor or City
Council Mmember thus removed shall not be
a candidate to succeed himself themselves in
an election called to fill the vacancy thereby
created.
If a majority of the votes cast at a recall
election shall be against removal of the
Mayor or City Councilmember named on
the ballot, they shall continue in office. If a
majority of the votes cast at such election
shall be for the removal of the Mayor or
City Councilmember named on the ballot,
the City Council shall immediately declare
the office vacant and such vacancy shall
be filled in accordance with the provisions
of this Charter for the filling of vacancies.
A Mayor or City Councilmember thus
removed shall not be a candidate to
succeed themselves in an election called
to fill the vacancy thereby created.
§ 11. Limitations on recall.
No recall petition shall be filed against any
officer of the City within three (3) months after
his election, or within three (3) months after an
election for such officer’s recall.
§ 11. Limitations on recall.
No recall petition shall be filed against any
officer of the City within three (3) months after
his their election, or within three (3) months
after an election for such officer’s recall.
§ 11. Limitations on recall.
No recall petition shall be filed against any
officer of the City within three (3) months
after their election, or within three (3)
months after an election for such officer’s
recall.
ARTICLE V. – ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION
§ 1. City manager.
The Council shall appoint a city manager for
an indefinite term, who shall be the chief
administrative officer of the City. The city
manager shall be chosen by the Council
§ 1. City manager.
The City Council shall appoint a cCity
mManager for an indefinite term, who shall
be the chief administrative officer of the City.
The cCity mManager shall be chosen by the
§ 1. City manager.
The City Council shall appoint a City
Manager for an indefinite term, who shall
be the chief administrative officer of the
City. The City Manager shall be chosen
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solely on the basis of executive and
administrative training, experience, ability and
character, and without regard to political
consideration. The city manager need not,
when appointed, be a resident of the City of
Euless, but shall, during his tenure of office,
reside in the City of Euless. No member of the
Council shall, during the term for which
elected, be chosen as city manager. The city
manager shall receive such compensation as
may be fixed by the Council.
City Council solely on the basis of executive
and administrative training, experience,
ability, and character, and without regard to
political consideration. The city manager
need not, when appointed, be a resident of
the City of Euless, but shall, during his tenure
of office, reside in the City of Euless. No
member of the City Council shall, during the
term for which elected, be chosen as Ccity
Mmanager. The cCity mManager shall
receive such compensation as may be fixed
by the City Council.
by the City Council solely on the basis of
executive and administrative training,
experience, ability, and character, and
without regard to political consideration.
No member of the City Council shall,
during the term for which elected, be
chosen as City Manager. The City
Manager shall receive such
compensation as may be fixed by the City
Council.
§ 2. Powers and duties of the city manager.
The city manager shall be responsible to the
Council for the proper administration of all the
affairs of the City. The powers herein conferred
upon the city manager shall include, but shall
not be limited by, the following:
(1) Appoint, and when necessary for the
welfare of the City, remove any officer or
employee of the City, except as otherwise
provided by this Charter and except as he may
authorize the head of a department to appoint
and remove subordinates in such departm ent;
(2) Prepare and submit to the Council an
annual budget and be responsible for its
administration after adoption;
(3) Prepare and submit to the Council as of the
end of the fiscal year a complete report on the
finances and administrative activities of the
City for the preceding year;
§ 2. Powers and duties of the city manager.
The City Manager shall be responsible to the
City Council for the proper administration of all
the affairs of the City. The powers herein
conferred upon the city manager shall include,
but shall not be limited by, the following:
The City Manager may be engaged pursuant
to an employment agreement setting out the
terms and conditions of employment and any
benefits to which the City Manager is entitled.
The employment agreement may provide
residency requirements and other terms of
employment, and shall provide duties
including but not limited to the following:
(1)Appoint, and when necessary for the
welfare of the City, remove any officer
or employee of the City, except as
otherwise provided by this Charter and
except as he may authorize the head of
§ 2. Powers and duties of the City
Manager.
The City Manager shall be responsible to
the City Council for the proper
administration of all the affairs of the City.
The City Manager may be engaged
pursuant to an employment agreement
setting out the terms and conditions of
employment and any benefits to which the
City Manager is entitled. The employment
agreement may provide residency
requirements and other terms of
employment, and shall provide duties
including but not limited to the following:
(1)Appoint, and when necessary for
the welfare of the City, remove any
officer or employee of the City,
except as otherwise provided by
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(4) Keep the Council advised of the financial
condition and future needs of the City and
make such recommendations as may seem
desirable;
(5) Perform such other duties as may be
prescribed by this Charter or required by the
Council, not inconsistent with this Charter;
(6) Attend all meetings of the Council, except
when the city manager is under discussion,
with the right to take part in the discussion, but
having no vote; and the city manager shall be
notified of all special meetings of the Council
a department to appoint and remove
subordinates in such department;
(2)Prepare and submit to the City Council
an annual budget and be responsible
for its administration after adoption;
(3)Prepare and submit to the City Council
as of the end of the fiscal year a
complete report on the finances and
administrative activities of the City for
the preceding year;
(4)Keep the City Council advised of the
financial condition and future needs of
the City and make such
recommendations as may seem
desirable;
(5)Perform such other duties as may be
prescribed by this Charter or required
by the City Council, not inconsistent
with this Charter;
(6)Attend all meetings of the City Council,
(except when the cCity mManager is
under discussion in executive session),
with the right to take part in the
discussion, but having no vote; and the
city manager shall be notified of all
special meetings of the Council
(7)Establish administrative departments
and distribute work to the departments;
this Charter and except as he may
authorize the head of a department
to appoint and remove
subordinates in such department;
(2)Prepare and submit to the City
Council an annual budget and be
responsible for its administration
after adoption;
(3)Prepare and submit to the City
Council as of the end of the fiscal
year a complete report on the
finances and administrative
activities of the City for the
preceding year;
(4)Keep the City Council advised of
the financial condition and future
needs of the City and make such
recommendations as may seem
desirable;
(5)Perform such other duties as may
be prescribed by this Charter or
required by the City Council, not
inconsistent with this Charter;
(6)Attend all meetings of the City
Council (except when the City
Manager is under discussion in
executive session) with the right to
take part in the discussion, but
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(8)Direct and supervise the administration
of all departments, offices, and
agencies of the City, except as
otherwise provided by law or this
Charter; and
(9)See that all state laws and City
ordinances are effectively enforced.
having no vote;
(7)Establish administrative
departments and distribute work to
the departments;
(8)Direct and supervise the
administration of all departments,
offices, and agencies of the City,
except as otherwise provided by
law or this Charter; and
(9)See that all state laws and City
ordinances are effectively enforced.
§ 3. Removal of city manager.
The Council may remove the city manager,
upon the affirmative vote of a majority of full
membership of the Council. If removed after
serving three (3) months, the city manager
may demand written charges and the right to
be heard thereon at a public meeting of the
Council prior to the date on which the final
removal shall take effect; but pending such
hearing, the Council may suspend the city
manager from office. The action of the Council
in suspending or removing the city manager
shall be final, it being th e intention of the
Charter to vest all authority and fix all
responsibility for such suspension or removal
in the Council.
§ 3. Removal of cCity mManager.
The City Council may remove the cCity
mManager, upon the affirmative vote of a
majority of full membership of the City
Council. If removed after serving three (3)
months, the cCity mManager may demand
written charges and the right to be heard
thereon at a public meeting of the City
Council prior to the date on which the final
removal shall take effect; but pending such
hearing, the City Council may suspend the
cCity mManager from office. The action of
the City Council in suspending or removing
the cCity mManager shall be final, it being the
intention of the Charter to vest all authority
and fix all responsibility for such suspension
or removal in the City Council.
§3. Removal of City Manager.
The City Council may remove the City
Manager, upon the affirmative vote of a
majority of full membership of the City
Council. If removed after serving three (3)
months, the City Manager may demand
written charges and the right to be heard
thereon at a public meeting of the City
Council prior to the date on which the final
removal shall take effect; but pending
such hearing, the City Council may
suspend the City Manager from office.
The action of the City Council in
suspending or removing the City Manager
shall be final, it being the intention of the
Charter to vest all authority and fix all
responsibility for such suspension or
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removal in the City Council.
§ 4. Council not to interfere in city
manager’s appointments or removals.
Neither the Council nor any of its members
shall direct or request the appointment of any
person to or removal of any person from office
by the city manager or by any of the city
manager’s subordinates. However, the
Council may consult and advise the city
manager, make inquiry regarding the
appointments or removals and may express
their opinion in regard thereto. In regard to
administrative and executive duties under the
city manager, the Council and its members
shall deal solely through the city manager an d
neither the Council nor any member thereof
shall give orders to any subordinate of the city
manager, either privately or publicly. Willful
violation of the foregoing provisions of this
Charter by any member of the Council shall
constitute official miscon duct and shall
authorize the Council by a vote of a majority
of its membership to expel such offending
member from the Council if found guilty after
a public hearing, and thereby create a
vacancy in the place held by such member.
§ 4. City Council not to interfere in cCity
mManager’s appointments, or removals,
or direction of subordinates.
Neither the City Council nor any of its
members shall direct or request the
appointment of any person to or removal of
any person from office by the Ccity
mManager or by any of the cCity mManager’s
subordinates. However, the City Council may
consult and advise the cCity mManager,
make inquiry regarding the appointments or
removals and may express their opinion in
regard thereto. In regard to administrative
and executive duties under the cCity
mManager, the City Council and its members
shall deal solely through the cCity mManager
and neither the City Council nor any member
thereof shall give orders to any subordinate
of the cCity mManager, either privately or
publicly. Willful violation of the foregoing
provisions of this Charter by any member of
the City Council shall constitute official
misconduct and shall authorize the City
Council by a vote of a majority of its
membership to expel and remove such
offending member from the City Council if
found guilty after a public hearing, and
thereby create creating a vacancy in the
place held by such member.
§4. City Council not to interfere in
City Manager’s appointments,
removals, or direction of
subordinates.
Neither the City Council nor any of its
members shall direct or request the
appointment of any person to or removal
of any person from office by the City
Manager or by any of the City Manager’s
subordinates. However, the City Council
may consult and advise the City Manager,
make inquiry regarding the appointments
or removals and may express their
opinion in regard thereto. In regard to
administrative and executive duties under
the City Manager, the City Council and its
members shall deal solely through the
City Manager and neither the City Council
nor any member thereof shall give orders
to any subordinate of the City Manager,
either privately or publicly. Willful violation
of the foregoing provisions of this Charter
by any member of the City Council shall
constitute official misconduct and shall
authorize the City Council by a vote of a
majority of its membership to expel and
remove such offending member from the
City Council if found guilty after a public
hearing, thereby creating a vacancy in the
place held by such member.
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§ 5. Absence of the city manager.
To perform the duties of city manager during
the city manager’s temporary absence or
disability, the city manager, by letter filed with
the city secretary, may designate a qualified
administrative officer of the City. In the event
of failure of the city manager to make such
designation, the Council may, by resolution,
appoint an officer of the City to perform the
duties of the city manager until the city
manager shall return or his disability shall
cease. In case of disability or illness
exceeding thirty (30) days, where the city
manager’s duties could not be performed
properly, the city manager’s salary should be
continued at the discretion of the Council.
§ 5. Absence of the city manager.
To perform the duties of city manager during
the city manager’s temporary absence or
disability, the city manager, by letter filed with
the city secretary, may designate a qualified
administrative officer of the City. In the event
of failure of the city ma nager to make such
designation, the Council may, by resolution,
appoint an officer of the City to perform the
duties of the city manager until the city
manager shall return or his disability shall
cease. In case of disability or illness
exceeding thirty (3 0) days, where the city
manager’s duties could not be performed
properly, the city manager’s salary should be
continued at the discretion of the Council.
§ 6. Administrative departments.
There shall be such administrative
departments as are established by this
Charter and such other administrative
departments as may be deemed necessary by
the Council and as are established by
ordinance, all of which shall be under the
control and direction of the city manager. The
Council may abolish or combine one or more
departments created by it and may assign or
transfer duties of any departments of the City
from one department to another by ordinance.
§ 6. Administrative departments.
There shall be such administrative
departments as are established by this
Charter and such other administrative
departments as may be deemed necessary
by the Council and as are established by
ordinance, all of which shall be under the
control and direction of the city manager. The
Council may abolish or combine one or more
departments created by it and may assign or
transfer duties of any departments of the City
from one department to another by
ordinance.
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§5. Engagement of City Secretary.
The City Council shall appoint an officer of the
City, who shall have the title of City Secretary.
The City Secretary shall give notice of the City
Council meetings; shall keep minutes of its
proceedings; shall authenticate by signature
and keep record of all ordinances and
resolutions; shall preserve and keep in order
all documents, papers, records, and files of
the City; shall have custody of the seal of the
City and shall affix same to such documents
and obligations of the City as legally
authorized; and shall perform such other
duties as shall be required by this Charter, by
the City Council, or by ordinance or resolution
adopted by the City Council.
The City Secretary may be engaged pursuant
to an employment agreement setting out the
terms and conditions of employment and any
benefits to which the City Secretary is entitled.
§5. Engagement of City Secretary.
The City Council shall appoint an officer of
the City, who shall have the title of City
Secretary. The City Secretary shall give
notice of the City Council meetings; shall
keep minutes of its proceedings; shall
authenticate by signature and keep record
of all ordinances and resolutions; shall
preserve and keep in order all documents,
papers, records, and files of the City; shall
have custody of the seal of the City and
shall affix same to such documents and
obligations of the City as legally
authorized; and shall perform such other
duties as shall be required by this Charter,
by the City Council, or by ordinance or
resolution adopted by the City Council.
The City Secretary may be engaged
pursuant to an employment agreement
setting out the terms and conditions of
employment and any benefits to which the
City Secretary is entitled.
§6. Engagement of City Attorney.
The City Council shall appoint a City Attorney
who shall be a competent attorney, duly
licensed and admitted to the practice of law by
the State of Texas. The City Attorney shall be
legal advisor of and attorney for the City and
§6. Engagement of City Attorney.
The City Council shall appoint a City
Attorney who shall be a competent
attorney, duly licensed and admitted to the
practice of law by the State of Texas. The
City Attorney shall be legal advisor of and
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shall work with all officers and employees of
the City for such purposes. The City Attorney
shall represent the City in all litigation and
legal proceedings unless special counsel is
appointed for such purpose. The City Attorney
shall review every ordinance before it is acted
upon by the City Council.
attorney for the City and shall work with all
officers and employees of the City for such
purposes. The City Attorney shall
represent the City in all litigation and legal
proceedings unless special counsel is
appointed for such purpose. The City
Attorney shall review every ordinance
before it is acted upon by the City Council.
§ 7. Directors of departments.
At the head of each department there shall be
a director who shall be appointed and who
may be removed by the city manager. Such
directors shall have supervision and control
over their respective departments and may
serve as chiefs of divisions within thei r
respective departments. Two (2) or more
departments may be headed by the same
individual, and the city manager may head
one or more departments.
§7. Directors of departments.
At the head of each department there shall
be a director who shall be appointed and who
may be removed by the cCity mManager.
Such directors shall have supervision and
control over their respective departments and
may serve as chiefs of divisions within their
respective departments. Two (2) or more
departments may be headed by the same
individual, and the cCity mManager may
head one or more departments.
§7. Directors of departments.
At the head of each department there
shall be a director who shall be appointed
and who may be removed by the City
Manager. Such directors shall have
supervision and control over their
respective departments and may serve as
chiefs of divisions within thei r respective
departments. Two (2) or more
departments may be headed by the same
individual, and the City Manager may
head one or more departments.
ARTICLE VI. – MUNICIPAL COURT
§ 1. Municipal court.
There shall be a court known as The Municipal
Court of the City of Euless, with such
jurisdiction, powers and duties as are given
and prescribed by the laws of the State of
Texas.
§ 1. Municipal court.
There shall be a court known as Tthe
Municipal Court of the City of Euless, with
such jurisdiction, powers, and duties as are
given and prescribed by the laws of the State
of Texas.
§ 1. Municipal court.
There shall be a court known as the
Municipal Court of the City of Euless, with
such jurisdiction, powers, and duties as
are given and prescribed by the laws of the
State of Texas.
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§ 2. Judge of the municipal court.
The municipal court shall be presided over by
one or more magistrates who shall be known
as the city judge or judges of Euless, Texas,
and shall be duly licensed by the State of
Texas as an attorney at law. Such judge or
judges shall be appointed by the Ma yor and
approved by the Council and shall serve at the
pleasure of the Council. Such judge or judges
shall receive such compensation as may be
set by the Council. In the event the city judge
or judges are unable to act for any reason or
in the event of a total vacancy, the Mayor shall
act in place of the city judge or judges until
such vacancy or vacancies shall be filled.
§ 2. Judge of the municipal court.
The municipal court shall be presided over by
one or more magistrates who shall be known
as the city judge or judges of Euless, Texas,
and each of whom shall be duly licensed by
the State of Texas as an attorney at law.
Such judge or judges shall be appointed by
the Mayor and approved by the Council and
shall serve at the pleasure of the City
Council. Such judge or judges shall receive
such compensation as may be set by the City
Council. In the event the city judge or judges
are unable to act for any reason or in the
event of a total vacancy, the Mayor shall act
in place of the city judge or judges until such
vacancy or vacancies shall be filled.
§ 2. Judge of the municipal court.
The municipal court shall be presided
over by one or more magistrates who
shall be known as the city judge or judges,
each of whom shall be duly licensed by
the State of Texas as an attorney at law.
Such judge or judges shall be appointed
by the City Council. Such judge or judges
shall receive such compensation as may
be set by the City Council.
§ 3. Clerk of the municipal court.
There shall be a clerk of the municipal court
who shall be appointed by, and who shall
serve at the pleasure of, the Council. The
clerk shall have power to administer oaths and
affidavits, make certificates, affix the seal of
the court thereto and otherwis e perform any
and all acts necessary in issuing process of
such court and conducting the business
thereof. There shall be such deputy clerks of
the municipal court as may be authorized and
appointed by the Council, who shall have
authority to act for and o n behalf of the clerk
§ 3. Clerk of the municipal court.
There shall be a clerk of the municipal court
who shall be appointed by the City Manager,
and who shall serve at the pleasure of, the
Council. The cClerk shall have power to
administer oaths and affidavits, make
certificates, affix the seal of the court thereto,
and otherwise perform any and all acts
necessary in issuing process of such court
and conducting the business thereof.
There shall be such deputy clerks of the
municipal court as may be authorized in the
§ 3. Clerk of the municipal court.
There shall be a clerk of the municipal
court who shall be appointed by the City
Manager. The Clerk shall have power to
administer oaths and affidavits, make
certificates, affix the seal of the court
thereto, and otherwise perform any and
all acts necessary in issuing process of
such court and conducting the business
thereof.
There shall be such deputy clerks of the
municipal court as may be authorized in
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of the municipal court. may demand, and may
regulate interment of the deceased.
budget and appointed by the Clerk Council,
who shall have authority to act for and on
behalf of the cClerk of the municipal court.
may demand, and may regulate interment of
the deceased.
the budget and appointed by the Clerk,
who shall have authority to act for and on
behalf of the Clerk of the municipal court.
§ 4. Procedure in the municipal court.
All complaints, prosecutions, the service of
process, commitment of those convicted of
offenses, the collection and payment of fines,
the attendance and service of witnesses and
juries, punishment for contempt, bail and
taking of bonds shall be governed by the
provisions of the Constitution and Laws of the
State of Texas applicable to municipal courts.
§ 4. Procedure in the municipal court.
All complaints, prosecutions, the service of
process, commitment of those convicted of
offenses, the collection and payment of fines,
the attendance and service of witnesses and
juries, punishment for contempt, bail , and
taking of bonds shall be governed by the
provisions of the Constitution and Laws of the
State of Texas applicable to municipal courts .
§ 4. Procedure in the municipal court.
All complaints, prosecutions, the service
of process, commitment of those
convicted of offenses, the collection and
payment of fines, the attendance and
service of witnesses and juries,
punishment for contempt, bail, and taking
of bonds shall be governed by the
provisions of the Constitution and Laws of
the State of Texas applicable to municipal
courts.
ARTICLE VII. - FINANCE
§ 1. Fiscal year
The fiscal year of the City of Euless shall
begin on October first of each calendar year
and will end on September thirtieth of the
following calendar year. The fiscal year will
also be established as the accounting and
budget year. All funds collected by the City
during any fiscal year, including both current
and delinquent revenue shall belong to such
fiscal year and, except funds derived to pay
interest and create a sinking fund on the
§ 1. Fiscal year
The fiscal year of the City of Euless shall
begin on October first of each calendar year
and will end on September thirtieth of the
following calendar year. The fiscal year will
also be established as the accounting and
budget year. All funds collected by the City
during any fiscal year, incl uding both current
and delinquent revenue , shall belong to such
fiscal year and, except funds derived to pay
interest and create a sinking fund on the
§ 1. Fiscal year
The fiscal year of the City shall begin on
October first of each calendar year and
will end on September thirtieth of the
following calendar year. The fiscal year
will also be established as the accounting
and budget year. All funds collected by
the City during any fiscal year, including
both current and delinquent revenue ,
shall belong to such fiscal year and,
except funds derived to pay interest and
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bonded indebtedness of the City, may be
applied to the payment of the expenses
incurred during such fiscal year. Any
revenues uncollected at the end of any fiscal
year, and any unencumbered funds actually
on hand, shall become resources of the next
succeeding fiscal year.
bonded indebtedness of the City, may be
applied to the payment of the expenses
incurred during such fiscal year. Any
revenues uncollected at the end of any fiscal
year, and any unencumbered funds actually
on hand, shall become resources of the next
succeeding fiscal year.
create a sinking fund on the bonded
indebtedness of the City, may be applied
to the payment of the expenses incurred
during such fiscal year. Any revenues
uncollected at the end of any fiscal year,
and any unencumbered funds actually on
hand, shall become resources of the next
succeeding fiscal year.
§ 2. Preparation and submission of budget.
The city manager, prior to August first of each
year, shall prepare and submit the budget,
covering the next fiscal year, to the Council,
which shall contain the following information. In
preparing the budget, each employee, officer,
board and department shall assist the city
manager by furnishing all necessary
information. requests the submission of a
proposed ordinance or resolution to a vote
(1) The city manager’s budget message shall
outline the proposed financial policies for the
next fiscal year with explanations of any
change from previous years in expenditures
and any major changes of policy and a
complete statement regarding the financial
conditions of the City.
(2) An estimate of all revenue from taxes and
other sources, including the present tax
structure rates and property evaluation for the
ensuing year. (3) A carefully itemized list of
proposed expenses by office, department,
§2. Preparation and submission of budget.
The cCity mManager shall each year submit
to the City Council a proposed budget in
compliance with state law., prior to August first
of each year, shall prepare and submit the
budget, covering the next fiscal year, to the
Council, which shall contain the following
information. In preparing the budget, each
employee, officer, board, and department
shall assist the cCity mManager by furnishing
all necessary information requested. requests
the submission of a proposed ordinance or
resolution to a vote
(1) The city manager’s budget message shall
outline the proposed financial policies for the
next fiscal year with explanations of any
change from previous years in expenditures
and any major changes of policy and a
complete statement regarding the financial
conditions of the City.
(2) An estimate of all revenue from taxes and
other sources, including the present tax
§ 2. Preparation and submission of
budget.
The City Manager shall each year submit
to the City Council a proposed budget in
compliance with state law. In preparing
the budget, each employee, officer, board,
and department shall assist the City
Manager by furnishing all information
requested.
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agency, employee and project for the budget
year, as compared to actual expenses of the
last ended fiscal year, and the present year-to-
date.
(4) A description of all outstanding bond
indebtedness, showing amount, purchaser,
date of issue, rate of interest, and maturity
date, as well as any other indebtedness which
the City had incurred and which has not been
paid.
(5) A statement proposing any capital
expenditures deemed necessary for
undertaking during the next budget year and
recommended provisions for financing.
(6) A list of capital projects which should be
undertaken within the five (5) next succeeding
years.
structure rates and property evaluation for the
ensuing year. (3) A carefully itemized list of
proposed expenses by office, department,
agency, employee and project for the budget
year, as compared to actual expenses of the
last ended fiscal year, and the present year-
to-date.
(4) A description of all outstanding bond
indebtedness, showing amount, purchaser,
date of issue, rate of interest, and maturity
date, as well as any other indebtedness which
the City had incurred and which has not been
paid.
(5) A statement proposing any capital
expenditures deemed necessary for
undertaking during the next budget year and
recommended provisions for financing.
(6) A list of capital projects which should be
undertaken within the five (5) next succeeding
years.
§ 3. Budget a public record.
The budget and all supporting schedules shall
be filed with the city secretary when submitted
to the Council and shall be open to public
inspection by anyone interested.
§ 3. Budget a public record.
The budget and all supporting schedules shall
be filed with the cCity sSecretary in
accordance with state law, when submitted to
the Council and at that time shall be open to
public inspection by anyone interested.
§ 3. Budget a public record.
The budget and all supporting schedules
shall be filed with the City Secretary in
accordance with state law, and at that time
shall be open to public inspection by
anyone interested.
§ 4. Public hearing on budget.
At the Council meeting at which time the
budget is submitted, the Council shall, in
§ 4. Public hearing on budget.
Public hearings on the proposed budget shall
be posted and conducted in a manner
§ 4. Public hearing on budget.
Public hearings on the proposed budget
shall be posted and conducted in a
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conformance with the requirements of law,
name the date and place of a public hearing
and shall cause to be published the time and
place thereof. At this hearing, interested
citizens may express their opinions concerning
items of expenditure, giving their reasons for
wishing to increase or decrease any items of
expense.
consistent with state law.
At the Council meeting at which time the
budget is submitted, the Council shall, in
conformance with the requirements of law,
name the date and place of a public hearing
and shall cause to be published the time and
place thereof. At this hearing, interested
citizens may express their opinions
concerning items of expenditure, giving their
reasons for wishing to increase or decrease
any items of expense.
manner consistent with state law.
§ 5. Proceeding on adoption of budget.
After public hearing, the Council shall analyze
the budget, making any additions or deletions
which they feel appropriate, and shall, at least
ten (10) days prior to the beginning of the next
fiscal year, adopt the budget by a favorable
majority vote of all members of the Council.
§ 5. Proceeding on adoption of budget.
After public hearing, the City Council shall
analyze the budget, making any additions or
deletions which they feel appropriate, and
shall, at least ten (10) days prior to the
beginning of the next fiscal year, adopt the
budget by a favorable majority vote of all
members of the Council.
§ 5. Proceeding on adoption of budget.
After public hearing, the City Council shall
analyze the budget, making any additions
or deletions which they feel appropriate,
and shall, at least ten (10) days prior to the
beginning of the next fiscal year, adopt the
budget.
§ 6. Budget, appropriation and amount to
be raised by taxation.
On final adoption, the budget shall be in effect
for the budget year. Final adoption of the
budget by the Council shall constitute the
official appropriations as proposed
expenditures for the current year and shall
constitute the basis of the official levy of the
property tax as the amount of tax to be
assessed and collected for the corresponding
§ 6. Budget, appropriation, and amount to
be raised by taxation.
On final adoption, the budget shall be in effect
for the budget fiscal year. Final adoption of the
budget by the City Council shall constitute the
official appropriations as for proposed
expenditures for the current fiscal year and
shall constitute the basis of the official levy of
the property tax as the amount of tax to be
assessed and collected for the corresponding
§ 6. Budget, appropriation, and amount
to be raised by taxation.
On final adoption, the budget shall be in
effect for the fiscal year. Final adoption of
the budget by the City Council shall
constitute the official appropriations for
proposed expenditures for the fiscal year
and shall constitute the basis of the official
levy of the property tax as the amount of
tax to be assessed and collected for the
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tax year. Estimated expenditures will in no
case exceed proposed revenue plus cash on
hand. Unused appropriations may be
transferred to any item required for the same
general purpose.
tax year. Estimated expenditures will in no
case exceed proposed revenue plus cash on
hand. Unused appropriations may be
transferred to any item required for the same
general purpose.
corresponding tax year. Estimated
expenditures will in no case exceed
proposed revenue plus cash on hand.
Unused appropriations may be transferred
to any item required for the same general
purpose.
§ 7. Unallocated reserve fund.
The city manager may recommend for action
by the Council, an unallocated reserve fund to
be used for unexpected items of expense
which were not contained as original items of
expenditures
§ 7. Unallocated reserve fund.
The cCity mManager may recommend for
action by the City Council, an unallocated
reserve fund to be used for unexpected items
of expense which were not contained as
original items of expenditures.
§ 7. Unallocated reserve fund.
The City Manager may recommend for
action by the City Council, an unallocated
reserve fund to be used for unexpected
items of expense which were not
contained as original items of expenditure.
§ 8. Amending the budget.
Under extreme emergency conditions which
may arise and which could not reasonably
have been foreseen in the normal process of
planning the budget, the Council may, by a
majority vote of the full membership, amend or
change the budget to provide for any additional
expense in which the general welfare of the
citizenry is involved. These amendments shall
be by ordinance, and shall become an
attachment to the original budget.
§ 8. Amending the budget.
Under extreme emergency conditions which
may arise and which could not reasonably
have been foreseen in the normal process of
planning the budget, tThe City Council may,
by ordinance, by a majority vote of the full
membership, amend or change the budget
during the fiscal year as necessary in the
interest of the public health, safety, or welfare,
in accordance with state law. to provide for
any additional expense in which the general
welfare of the citizenry is involved. These
amendments shall be by ordinance, and shall
become an attachment to the original budget.
§ 8. Amending the budget.
The City Council may, by ordinance,
amend or change the budget during the
fiscal year as necessary in the interest of
the public health, safety, or welfare, in
accordance with state law.
§ 9. Certification; copies made available.§ 9. Certification; copies made available.§ 9. Certification; copies made
available.
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A copy of the budget, as finally adopted, shall
be filed with the city secretary. The final budget
shall be printed, mimeographed or otherwise
reproduced and sufficient copies shall be
made available for the use of all offices,
agencies and for the use of interested persons
and civic organizations
A copy of the budget, as finally adopted, shall
be filed with the cCity sSecretary and shall be
published on the City’s website in accordance
with state law. The final budget shall be
printed, mimeographed or otherwise
reproduced and sufficient copies shall be
made available for the use of all offices,
agencies and for the use of interested persons
and civic organizations
A copy of the budget, as finally adopted,
shall be filed with the City Secretary and
shall be published on the City’s website in
accordance with state law.
§ 10. Defect shall not invalidate the tax levy.
Errors or defects in the form or preparation of
the budget or the failure to perform any
procedural requirements shall not nullify the
tax levy or the tax rate.
§ 10. Defect shall not invalidate the tax
levy.
Errors or defects in the form or preparation of
the budget or the failure to perform any
procedural requirements in adopting the
budget shall not nullify the tax levy or the tax
rate.
§ 10. Defect shall not invalidate the tax
levy.
Errors or defects in the form or preparation
of the budget or the failure to perform any
procedural requirements in adopting the
budget shall not nullify the tax levy or the
tax rate.
§ 11. Independent audit.
At the close of each fiscal year, and at such
other times as it may be deemed necessary,
the Council shall cause an independent audit
to be made of all accounts of the City by a
certified public accountant. The certified public
accountant shall have no personal interest,
directly or indirectly, in the financial affairs of
the City or any of its officers. Upon completion
of the audit, the results thereof shall be
published forthwith in the official newspaper of
the City of Euless and copies placed on file in
the city secretary’s office for public record.
§ 11. Independent audit.
At the close of each fiscal year, and at such
other times as it may be deemed necessary,
the City Council shall cause an independent
audit to be made of all accounts of the City by
a certified public accountant. The certified
public accountant shall have no personal
interest, directly or indirectly, in the financial
affairs of the City or any of its officers. Upon
completion of the audit, the results thereof
shall be published forthwith in the official
newspaper of the City of Euless and copies
shall be placed on file in the cCity sSecretary’s
§ 11. Independent audit.
At the close of each fiscal year, and at
such other times as it may be deemed
necessary, the City Council shall cause an
independent audit to be made of all
accounts of the City by a certified public
accountant. The certified public
accountant shall have no personal
interest, directly or indirectly, in the
financial affairs of the City or any of its
officers. Upon completion of the audit,
copies shall be placed on file in the City
Secretary’s office for public record.
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office for public record.
§ 12. Purchase procedure.
Before any purchases or contracts are made
by the City of Euless for supplies, materials or
equipment, the city manager or authorized
agent shall give ample opportunity for
competitive bidding under such rules and
regulations and with such exceptions as th e
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law.
§ 12. Purchase procedure.
Before any purchases or contracts are made
by the City of Euless for supplies, materials or
equipment, the city manager or authorized
agent shall give ample opportunity for
competitive bidding under such rules and
regulations and with such exceptions as the
City Council may prescribe, or as provided by
law.
§ 13. Investment Policy.
The City may invest any city monies in
accordance with Council adopted policy and
state law.
§123. Investment Policy.
The City may invest any city monies in
accordance with City Council adopted policy
and state law.
§ 12. Investment Policy.
The City may invest any city monies in
accordance with City Council adopted
policy and state law.
ARTICLE VIII. - BONDS, WARRANTS, AND OTHER EVIDENCE OF
INDEBTEDNESS
§ 1. Powers to issue.
In keeping with the constitution of the State of
Texas and not contrary thereto, the City of
Euless shall have the power to borrow money
on the credit of the City for any public purpose
not now or hereafter prohibited by the
Constitution and laws of the State of Texas,
and shall have the right to issue all tax bonds,
revenue bonds, funding and refunding bonds,
time warrants and other evidence of
indebtedness as now authorized or as may
§ 1. Powers to issue.
In keeping with the cConstitution of the State
of Texas and not contrary thereto, the City of
Euless shall have the power to borrow money
on the credit of the City for any public purpose
not now or hereafter prohibited by the
Constitution and laws of the State of Texas.,
and shall have the right to issue all tax bonds,
revenue bonds, funding and refunding bonds,
time warrants and other evidence of
indebtedness as now authorized or as may
§ 1. Powers to issue.
In keeping with the Constitution of the
State of Texas and not contrary thereto,
the City shall have the power to borrow
money on the credit of the City for any
public purpose not now or hereafter
prohibited by the Constitution and laws of
the State of Texas. The City shall have the
right to issue all tax bonds, revenue bonds,
funding and refunding bonds, general
obligation bonds, time warrants,
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hereafter be authorized to be issued by cities
and towns by the laws of the State of Texas.
hereafter be authorized to be issued by cities
and towns by the laws of the State of Texas.
The City shall have the right to issue all tax
bonds, revenue bonds, funding and refunding
bonds, general obligation bonds, time
warrants, certificates of obligation, and other
evidence of indebtedness as now authorized
or as may hereafter be authorized by state
law.
certificates of obligation, and other
evidence of indebtedness as now
authorized or as may hereafter be
authorized by state law.
§ 2. Manner of issuance.
Bonds and warrants of the City of Euless shall
be issued in the manner provided by the
general laws of the State of Texas.
§ 2. Manner of issuance.
Bonds and warrants of the City of Euless shall
be issued in the manner provided by the
general laws of the State of Texas.
§ 3. Sale of bonds.
No bonds issued by the City of Euless shall be
invalid because they are sold for less than par
value and accrued interest. The Council shall
have the right to reject any or all bids.
§ 3. Sale of bonds.
No bonds issued by the City of Euless shall be
invalid because they are sold for less than par
value and accrued interest. The Council shall
have the right to reject any or all bids.
§ 4. Interest and sinking fund.
It shall be the duty of the Council to levy an
annual tax sufficient to pay the interest on and
provide the necessary sinking fund required by
law on all outstanding general obligation bonds
of the City. The interest and sinking fund shall
be deposited in a separate account and shall
not be diverted to or used for any other
purpose than to pay the interest and principal
on all such bonds issued by the City of Euless.
The sinking fund maintained for the
redemption of any debt may be invested in any
interest bearing bonds of the United States
§ 4. Interest and sinking fund.
It shall be the duty of the Council to levy an
annual tax sufficient to pay the interest on and
provide the necessary sinking fund required
by law on all outstanding general obligation
bonds of the City. The interest and sinking
fund shall be deposited in a separate account
and shall not be diverted to or used for any
other purpose than to pay the interest and
principal on all such bonds issued by the City
of Euless. The sinking fund maintained for the
redemption of any debt may be invested in
any interest bearing bonds of the United
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government, and/ or secured bonds of the
State of Texas as may be provided by the laws
of this state.
States government, and/ or secured bonds of
the State of Texas as may be provided by the
laws of this state.
§ 5. Revenue bonds.
The City shall have power to borrow money for
the purpose of constructing, purchasing,
improving, extending, or repairing of public
utilities, recreational facilities or facilities for
any other self-liquidating municipal function not
now or hereafter prohibited by general laws of
the state, and to issue revenue bonds to
evidence the obligation created thereby. Such
bonds shall be a charge upon and payable
solely from the properties, or interest therein,
acquired and the income therefrom, and shall
never be a debt of the City. Revenue bonds
issued by the City may, within discretion of the
City Council, be submitted for approval by a
majority of qualified voters, voting at an
election held for such purpose. The Council
shall have authority to provide for the terms
and force of any purchase agreement,
contract, mortgage, bond or document desired
or necessary for the issuance of revenue
bonds and the acquisition and operation of any
such property or interest.
§ 5. Revenue bonds.
The City shall have power to borrow money
for the purpose of constructing, purchasing,
improving, extending, or repairing of public
utilities, recreational facilities or facilities for
any other self-liquidating municipal function
not now or hereafter prohibited by general
laws of the state, and to issue revenue bonds
to evidence the obligation created thereby.
Such bonds shall be a charge upon and
payable solely from the properties, or interest
therein, acquired and the income therefrom,
and shall never be a debt of the City. Revenue
bonds issued by the City may, within
discretion of the City Council, be submitted for
approval by a majority of qualified voters,
voting at an election held for such purpose.
The Council shall have authority to provide for
the terms and force of any purchase
agreement, contract, mortgage, bond or
document desired or necessary for the
issuance of revenue bonds and the
acquisition and operation of any such property
or interest.
§ 6. Execution and registration of bonds.
All bonds, warrants and certificates of
indebtedness shall be signed by the Mayor,
countersigned by the city secretary, and
§ 6. Execution and registration of bonds.
All bonds, warrants and certificates of
indebtedness shall be signed by the Mayor,
countersigned by the city secretary, and
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sealed with the seal of the City in the manner
provided by general law, and shall be payable
at such times and place or places as may be
fixed, not more than forty (40) years from their
date. It shall be the duty of the Mayor, when
such bonds are issued, to forward the same to
the attorney general of the State of Texas for
approval and for registration by the comptroller
of public accounts.
sealed with the seal of the City in the manner
provided by general law, and shall be payable
at such times and place or places as may be
fixed, not more than forty (40) years from their
date. It shall be the duty of the Mayor, when
such bonds are issued, to forward the same
to the attorney general of the State of Texas
for approval and for registration by the
comptroller of public accounts.
§ 7. Bond register.
The director of finance or other officer of the
City designated by the City shall keep, or
cause to be kept, for and on behalf of the City
a complete bond registry and books, showing
all bonds, warrants and certificates of
indebtedness issued, the date and amount
thereof, the rate of interest, maturity, etc., of all
bonds or other indebtedness surrendered and
all other transactions of the Council having
reference to the refunding of the indebtedness
of said City. When bonds or their coupons are
paid, their payment or cancellation shall be
noted in said registry. The books shall be
safely kept among the records of the City.
§ 7. Bond register.
The director of finance or other officer of the
City designated by the City shall keep, or
cause to be kept, for and on behalf of the City
a complete bond registry and books, showing
all bonds, warrants and certificates of
indebtedness issued, the date and amount
thereof, the rate of interest, maturity, etc., of
all bonds or other indebtedness surrendered
and all other transactions of the Council
having reference to the refunding of the
indebtedness of said City. When bonds or
their coupons are paid, their payment or
cancellation shall be noted in said registry.
The books shall be safely kept among the
records of the City.
ARTICLE IX. – TAXATION
§ 1. Powers of taxation.
The Council shall have the power to levy, for
general purposes, all types of taxes as
provided and permitted by the Constitution and
§ 1. Powers of taxation.
The Council shall have the power to levy, for
general purposes, all types of taxes as
provided and permitted by the Constitution
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laws of the State of Texas, including
motel/hotel occupancy taxes, occupational
taxes, use taxes, alcohol taxes, and ad
valorem taxes on real, personal, and mixed
property within the territory of the City of
Euless, not exempt from taxation by the
Constitution and laws of the State of Texas.
and laws of the State of Texas, including
motel/hotel occupancy taxes, occupational
taxes, use taxes, alcohol taxes, and ad
valorem taxes on real, personal, and mixed
property within the territory of the City of
Euless, not exempt from taxation by the
Constitution and laws of the State of Texas.
§ 2. Tax lien and liability.
A special lien is hereby created on all real,
personal and mixed property, located in the
City of Euless, in favor of the City of Euless, for
all unpaid taxes. The priority of said lien shall
be determined in accordance with the laws of
the State of Texas and of the United States.
§ 2. Tax lien and liability.
A special lien is hereby created on all real,
personal and mixed property, located in the
City of Euless, in favor of the City of Euless,
for all unpaid taxes. The priority of said lien
shall be determined in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas and of the United
States.
ARTICLE IX. - PLANNING
§ 1. Planning and Zoning Commission.
There shall be established a Planning and
Zoning Commission which shall consist of a
minimum of seven (7) citizens from the City of
Euless. The members of said Commission
shall be appointed by the City Council for a
term of two (2) years. Three (3) members of
the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be
so appointed each odd-numbered year and
four (4) members shall be so appointed each
even-numbered year. The Commission shall
elect a chairman from among its membership
and shall meet not less than once each month.
§ 1. Planning and Zoning Commission.
There shall be established a Planning and
Zoning Commission which shall consist of a
minimum of seven (7) citizens from the City of
Euless. The members of said Commission
shall be appointed by the City Council for a
term of two (2) years. Three (3) members of
the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be
so appointed each odd-numbered year and
four (4) members shall be so appointed each
even-numbered year. The Commission shall
elect a chairman from among its membership
and shall meet not less than once each
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Vacancies and unexpired terms shall be filled
by the Council for the remainder of the term. A
majority of the members shall constitute a
quorum. Members of the Commission may be
removed by the Mayor with the consent of the
Council after public hearing and for cause set
forth in writing. The Commission shall keep
minutes of its proceedings which shall be of
public record. The Commission shall serve
without compensation.
month. Vacancies and unexpired terms shall
be filled by the Council for the remainder of
the term. A majority of the members shall
constitute a quorum. Members of the
Commission may be removed by the Mayor
with the consent of the Council after public
hearing and for cause set forth in writing. The
Commission shall keep minutes of its
proceedings which shall be of public record.
The Commission shall serve without
compensation.
§ 2. Planning and Zoning Commission
powers and duties.
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall:
(a) Recommend a city plan for the physical
development of the City,
(b) Recommend to the City Council approval or
disapproval of proposed changes in the zoning
plan, and
(c) Exercise advisory authority over platting or
subdividing land within the corporate limits of
the City and outside said corporate limits to the
extent authorized by law.
The Commission shall have and perform such
additional duties as may be prescribed by
ordinance, including the exercise of final
authority over platting or subdividing land.
§ 2. Planning and Zoning Commission
powers and duties.
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall:
(a) Recommend a city plan for the physical
development of the City,
(b) Recommend to the City Council approval
or disapproval of proposed changes in the
zoning plan, and
(c) Exercise advisory authority over platting or
subdividing land within the corporate limits of
the City and outside said corporate limits to
the extent authorized by law.
The Commission shall have and perform such
additional duties as may be prescribed by
ordinance, including the exercise of final
authority over platting or subdividing land.
§ 3. Master plan.
The master plan for the physical development
of the City of Euless shall contain the
Commission’s recommendations for growth,
§31. Master plan.
The master plan for the physical development
of the City of Euless shall contain the Planning
and Zoning Commission’s recommendations
§1. Master plan.
The master plan for the physical
development of the City shall contain the
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development and beautification of the City. A
copy of the master plan, or any part thereof,
shall be forwarded to the City Council, which
may adopt this plan in whole or in part, and
may adopt any amendments thereto after at
least one public hearing on the proposed
action. The City Council shall act on such plan,
or part thereof, within sixty (60) days following
its submission. If such plan, or part thereof,
shall be rejected by the Council, the
Commission may modify such plan, or part
thereof, and again forward it to the City Council
for consideration. All amendments to the
master plan recommended by the Commission
shall be submitted in the same manner as
outlined above to the City Council for approval,
and all recommendations affecting the master
plan shall be accompanied by a
recommendation from the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
for growth, development, and beautification of
the City. A copy of the master plan, or any part
thereof, shall be forwarded to the City Council,
which may adopt this plan in whole or in part,
and may adopt any amendments thereto after
at least one public hearing on the proposed
action. The City Council shall act on such
plan, or part thereof, within sixty (60) days
following its submission. If such plan, or part
thereof, shall be rejected by the City Council,
the Commission may modify such plan, or part
thereof, and again forward it to the City
Council for consideration. All amendments to
the master plan recommended by the
Commission shall be submitted in the same
manner as outlined above to the City Council
for approval, and all recommendations
affecting the master plan shall be
accompanied by a recommendation from the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Planning and Zoning Commission’s
recommendations for growth,
development, and beautification of the
City. A copy of the master plan, or any part
thereof, shall be forwarded to the City
Council, which may adopt this plan in
whole or in part, and may adopt any
amendments thereto after at least one
public hearing on the proposed action. The
City Council shall act on such plan, or part
thereof, within sixty (60) days following its
submission. If such plan, or part thereof,
shall be rejected by the City Council, the
Commission may modify such plan, or part
thereof, and again forward it to the City
Council for consideration. All amendments
to the master plan recommended by the
Commission shall be submitted in the
same manner as outlined above to the City
Council for approval, and all
recommendations affecting the master
plan shall be accompanied by a
recommendation from the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
§ 4. Legal effect of the master plan.
Upon the adoption of a master plan by the City
Council, no subdivision, street, park or any
public way, ground or space, public building or
structure, or public utility whether publicly or
privately owned, which is in conflict with the
master plan shall be constructed or authorized
§2. Legal effect of the master plan.
Upon the adoption of a master plan by the City
Council, no subdivision, street, park, or any
public way, ground or space, public building or
structure, or public utility whether publicly or
privately owned, which is in conflict with the
master plan shall be constructed or authorized
§2. Legal effect of the master plan.
Upon the adoption of a master plan by the
City Council, no subdivision, street, park,
or any public way, ground or space, public
building or structure, or public utility
whether publicly or privately owned, which
is in conflict with the master plan shall be
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by the City until and unless the location and
extent thereof shall have been submitted to
and approved by the Commission. In case of
disapproval, the Commission shall
communicate its reasons to the Council, which
shall have the power to overrule such
disapproval, and upon such overruling, the
Council shall have power to proceed. The
widening, narrowing, relocating, vacating or
change in the use of any street, alley or public
way or ground, or the sale of any public
building or real property, shall be subject to
similar submission and approval by the
Planning and Zoning Commission, and failure
to approve may be similarly overruled by the
City Council.
by the City until and unless the location and
extent thereof shall have been submitted to
and approved by the Commission. In case of
disapproval, the Commission shall
communicate its reasons to the City Council,
which shall have the power to overrule such
disapproval, and upon such overruling, the
City Council shall have power to proceed. The
widening, narrowing, relocating, vacating, or
change in the use of any street, alley, or public
way or ground, or the sale of any public
building or real property, shall be subject to
similar submission and approval by the
Planning and Zoning Commission, and failure
to approve may be similarly overruled by the
City Council.
constructed or authorized by the City until
and unless the location and extent thereof
shall have been submitted to and
approved by the Commission. In case of
disapproval, the Commission shall
communicate its reasons to the City
Council, which shall have the power to
overrule such disapproval, and upon such
overruling, the City Council shall have
power to proceed. The widening,
narrowing, relocating, vacating, or change
in the use of any street, alley, or public way
or ground, or the sale of any public building
or real property, shall be subject to similar
submission and approval by the Planning
and Zoning Commission, and failure to
approve may be similarly overruled by the
City Council.
ARTICLE XI. - FRANCHISES AND PUBLIC UTILITIES
§ 1. Powers of the City.
In addition to the city’s power to buy, own,
construct, maintain and operate utilities within
or without the city limits, and to manufacture
and distribute electricity, gas or anything else
that may be needed or used by the public, the
City shall have further power as may now or
hereafter be granted under the Constitution
and laws of the State of Texas.
§ 1. Powers of the City.
In addition to the cCity’s power to buy, own,
construct, maintain, and operate utilities
within or without the cCity limits, and to
manufacture and distribute electricity, gas, or
anything else that may be needed or used by
the public, the City shall have further power as
may now or hereafter be granted under the
Constitution and laws of the State of Texas.
§ 1. Powers of the City.
In addition to the City’s power to buy, own,
construct, maintain, and operate utilities
within or without the City limits, and to
manufacture and distribute electricity, gas,
or anything else that may be needed or
used by the public, the City shall have
further power as may now or hereafter be
granted under the Constitution and laws of
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the State of Texas.
§ 2. Inalienability of control of public
property.
The right of control and use of the public
streets, highways, sidewalks, alleys, parks,
public squares and public places of the City is
hereby declared to be inalienable by the City,
except by ordinances not in conflict with the
provisions of this Charter. No act or omission
by the Council or any officer or agent of the
City shall be construed to grant, renew, extend
or amend, expressly or by estoppel or
implication any right, franchise or easement
affecting said public streets, highways,
sidewalks, alleys, parks, public squares,
public places and other real property, except
as provided in this Charter.
§ 2. Inalienability of control of public
property.
The right of control and use of the public rights
of way, streets, highways, sidewalks, alleys,
parks, public squares, and public places of
the City is hereby declared to be inalienable
by the City, and only subject to valid
limitations imposed by the Constitution and
laws of the State of Texas. except by
ordinances not in conflict with the provisions
of this Charter. No act or omission by the City
Council or any officer or agent of the City shall
be construed to grant, renew, extend, or
amend, expressly or by estoppel or
implication, any right, franchise, or easement
affecting said public rights of way, streets,
highways, sidewalks, alleys, parks, public
squares, public places, and other real
property, except as provided in this Charter
or ordinance adopted in accordance
herewith.
§ 2. Inalienability of control of public
property.
The right of control and use of the public
rights of way, streets, highways,
sidewalks, alleys, parks, public squares,
and public places of the City is hereby
declared to be inalienable by the City, and
only subject to valid limitations imposed
by the Constitution and laws of the State
of Texas. No act or omission by the City
Council or any officer or agent of the City
shall be construed to grant, renew,
extend, or amend, expressly or by
estoppel or implication, any right,
franchise, or easement affecting said
public rights of way, streets, highways,
sidewalks, alleys, parks, public squares,
public places, and other real property,
except as provided in this Charter or
ordinance adopted in accordance
herewith.
§ 3. Ordinance granting franchises.
All ordinances granting, amending, renewing
or extending franchises for public utilities shall
be read at two separate regular meetings of
the Council and shall not be finally passed until
thirty (30) days after the first reading; and no
such ordinance shall take effect until thirty (30)
§ 3. Ordinance granting franchises.
All ordinances granting, amending, renewing,
or extending franchises for public utilities shall
be read at two separate regular meetings of
the City Council and shall not be finally
passed until thirty (30) days after the first
reading; and no such ordinance shall take
§ 3. Ordinance granting franchises.
All ordinances granting, amending,
renewing, or extending franchises for
public utilities shall be read at two separate
regular meetings of the City Council.
Subsequent to the first reading of such
ordinance but prior to the second reading,
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days after its final passage. Subsequent to the
first reading of such ordinance but prior to the
second reading, the full text of such ordinance,
or its caption if permitted by the City Council,
shall be published twice in the official
newspaper of the City of Euless. Subsequent
to the second reading of such ordinance, but
prior to its taking effect, the full text of such
ordinance, or its caption if permitted by the City
Council, shall be published twice in the official
newspaper of the City of Euless. The expense
of all such publications shall be borne by the
proponent of the franchise.
effect until thirty (30) days after its final
passage. Subsequent to the first reading of
such ordinance but prior to the second
reading, a descriptive the full text of such
ordinance, or its caption of the ordinance if
permitted by the City Council, shall be
published twice in the official newspaper or
other medium of the City. of Euless.
Subsequent to the second reading of such
ordinance, but prior to its taking effect, the full
text of such ordinance, or its caption if
permitted by the City Council, shall be
published twice in the official newspaper of
the City of Euless. The expense of all such
publications shall be borne by the proponent
of the franchise.
a descriptive caption of the ordinance shall
be published twice in the official
newspaper or other medium of the City.
The expense of all such publications shall
be borne by the proponent of the
franchise.
§ 4. Transfer of franchise.
No public utility franchise shall be transferable
except to persons, firms, or corporations taking
all or substantially all of the holder’s business
in the City of Euless and except with the
approval of the Council expressed by
ordinance.
§ 4. Transfer of franchise.
No public utility franchise shall be transferable
except to persons, firms, or corporations
taking all or substantially all of the holder’s
business in the City of Euless and except with
the approval of the City Council at a publicly
held meeting. expressed by ordinance.
§ 4. Transfer of franchise.
No public utility franchise shall be
transferable except to persons, firms, or
corporations taking all or substantially all
of the holder’s business in the City and
except with the approval of the City
Council at a publicly held meeting.
§ 5. Franchise value not to be allowed.
In fixing reasonable rates and charges for
utility service within the City and in determining
the just compensation to be paid by the City for
public utility property which the City may
acquire by condemnation or otherwise, nothing
§ 5. Franchise value not to be allowed.
In fixing reasonable rates and charges for
utility service within the City and in
determining the just compensation to be paid
by the City for public utility property which the
City may acquire by condemnation or
§ 5. Franchise value not to be allowed.
In fixing reasonable rates and charges for
utility service within the City and in
determining the just compensation to be
paid by the City for public utility property
which the City may acquire by
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shall be included as the value of any franchise
granted by the City under this Charter.
otherwise, nothing shall be included as the
value of any franchise granted by the City
under this Charter.
condemnation or otherwise, nothing shall
be included as the value of any franchise
granted by the City under this Charter.
§ 6. Regulation of rates.
The Council shall, to the extent and in the
manner authorized by law, have full power to
regulate by ordinance the rates, charges and
fares of every public utility franchise holder
operating in the City, provided that no such
ordinance shall be passed as an emergency
measure.
§ 6. Regulation of rates.
The City Council shall, to the extent and in the
manner authorized by law, have full power to
regulate by ordinance the rates, charges, and
fares of every public utility franchise holder
operating in the City, provided that no such
ordinance shall be passed as an emergency
measure.
§ 6. Regulation of rates.
The City Council shall, to the extent and in
the manner authorized by law, have full
power to regulate the rates, charges, and
fares of every public utility franchise holder
operating in the City.
§ 7. Consent of property owners.
The consent of abutting and adjacent property
owners shall not be required for the
construction, extension, maintenance or
operation of any public utility; but nothing in
this Charter or in any franchise granted
thereunder shall ever be construed to deprive
any such property owners of any right of action
for damage or injury to his property as now or
hereafter provided by law.
§ 7. Consent of property owners.
The consent of abutting and adjacent property
owners shall not be required for the
construction, extension, maintenance, or
operation of any public utility; but nothing in
this Charter or in any franchise granted
thereunder shall ever be construed to deprive
any such property owners of any right of
action against such public utility for damage or
injury to his their property as now or hereafter
provided by law.
§ 7. Consent of property owners.
The consent of abutting and adjacent
property owners shall not be required for
the construction, extension, maintenance,
or operation of any public utility; but
nothing in this Charter or in any franchise
granted thereunder shall ever be
construed to deprive any such property
owners of any right of action against such
public utility for damage or injury to their
property as now or hereafter provided by
law.
§ 8. Extensions.
All extensions of public utilities within the city
limits shall become a part of the aggregate
property of the public utility, shall be operated
§ 8. Extensions.
All extensions of public utilities within the Ccity
limits shall become a part of the aggregate
property of the public utility, shall be operated
§ 8. Extensions.
All extensions of public utilities within the
City limits shall become a part of the
aggregate property of the public utility,
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as such, and shall be subject to all the
obligations and reserved rights contained in
this Charter and in any original grant
hereinbefore made. The right to use and
maintain any extensions shall terminate with
the original grant. In case of an extension of
public utility operated under a franchise
hereafter granted, such right shall be
terminable at the same time and under the
same conditions as the original grant.
as such, and shall be subject to all the
obligations and reserved rights contained in
this Charter and in any original grant
hereinbefore made. The right to use and
maintain any extensions shall terminate with
the original grant. In case of an extension of
public utility operated under a franchise
hereafter granted, such right shall be
terminable at the same time and under the
same conditions as the original grant.
shall be operated as such, and shall be
subject to all the obligations and reserved
rights contained in this Charter and in any
original grant hereinbefore made. The
right to use and maintain any extensions
shall terminate with the original grant. In
case of an extension of public utility
operated under a franchise hereafter
granted, such right shall be terminable at
the same time and under the same
conditions as the original grant.
§ 9. Temporary permits.
Permits unconditionally revocable at the will of
the governing body for minor or temporary
privileges in the streets, public ways and public
places of the City may be granted and revoked
by ordinance from time to time, and such
permits shall not be deemed franchises as the
term is used in this Charter.
§ 9. Temporary permits.
Permits unconditionally revocable at the will of
the governing body for minor or temporary
privileges in the streets, public ways and
public places of the City may be granted and
revoked by ordinance from time to time, and
such permits shall not be deemed franchises
as the term is used in this Charter.
§ 10. Other conditions.
All franchises heretofore granted are
recognized as contracts between the City of
Euless and the grantee, and contractual rights
as contained in any such franchises shall not
be impaired by the provisions of this Charter,
except that the power of the City of Euless to
exercise the right of eminent domain in the
acquisition of any utility property is in all things
§109. Other conditions.
All franchises heretofore granted are
recognized as contracts between the City of
Euless and the grantee, and contractual rights
as contained in any such franchises shall not
be impaired by the provisions of this Charter.,
except that the power of the City of Euless to
exercise the right of eminent domain in the
acquisition of any utility property is in all things
§9. Other conditions.
All franchises heretofore granted are
recognized as contracts between the City
and the grantee, and contractual rights as
contained in any such franchises shall not
be impaired by the provisions of this
Charter. All franchises granted by the City
shall be subject to the general powers of
the City to regulate the rates and services
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reserved, and except the general powers of the
City heretofore existing and herein provided for
to regulate the rates and services of a utility,
which shall include the right to require
adequate and reasonable extension of plant
and service and the maintenance of the plant
fixtures at the standard necessary to render
the highest reasonable quality of utility service
to the public. Every public utility franchise
hereafter granted shall be held subject to all
the terms and conditions contained in the
various sections of this article whether or not
such terms are specifically mentioned in the
franchises. Nothing in this Charter shall
operate to limit in any way, as specifically
stated, the discretion of the Council or the
electors of the City in imposing terms and
conditions as may be reasonable in connection
with any franchise grant, including the right to
require such compensation or rental as may be
permitted by the laws of the State of Texas.
reserved, and except the general powers of
the City heretofore existing and herein
provided for All franchises granted by the City
shall be subject to the general powers of the
City to regulate the rates and services of
public utilities a utility, which shall include the
right to require adequate and reasonable
extension of plant and service and the
maintenance of the plant fixtures at the
standard necessary to render the highest
reasonable quality of utility service to the
public. Every public utility franchise hereafter
granted shall be held subject to all the terms
and conditions contained in the various
sections of this article whether or not such
terms are specifically mentioned in the
franchises. Nothing in this Charter shall
operate to limit in any way, as specifically
stated, the discretion of the City Council or the
electors of the City in imposing terms and
conditions as may be reasonable in
connection with any franchise grant, including
the right to require such compensation or
rental as may be permitted by the laws of the
State of Texas. The City Council shall have
authority to adopt by ordinance such
additional requirements and limitations
pertaining to the use of the public rights of
way, streets, highways, sidewalks, alleys,
parks, public squares, and other public places
as are deemed reasonably necessary to
protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
The use of such public places by public
of public utilities, which shall include the
right to require adequate and reasonable
extension of plant and service and the
maintenance of the plant fixtures at the
standard necessary to render the highest
reasonable quality of utility service to the
public. Every public utility franchise
hereafter granted shall be held subject to
all the terms and conditions contained in
the various sections of this article whether
or not such terms are specifically
mentioned in the franchises. Nothing in
this Charter shall operate to limit in any
way the discretion of the City Council in
imposing terms and conditions as may be
reasonable in connection with any
franchise grant, including the right to
require such compensation or rental as
may be permitted by the laws of the State
of Texas. The City Council shall have
authority to adopt by ordinance such
additional requirements and limitations
pertaining to the use of the public rights of
way, streets, highways, sidewalks, alleys,
parks, public squares, and other public
places as are deemed reasonably
necessary to protect the public health,
safety, and welfare. The use of such public
places by public utilities or private persons
shall be subject to the predominant rights
and authority of the City to maintain such
public places for the benefit of the citizens
and the public. Any use of such public
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utilities or private persons shall be subject to
the predominant rights and authority of the
City to maintain such public places for the
benefit of the citizens and the public. Any use
of such public places that is deemed to
interfere with the City’s predominate control of
such places shall be eliminated at the user’s
sole expense. Notwithstanding the above, the
power of the City to exercise the right of
eminent domain in the acquisition of any
private or public utility property is in all things
reserved.
places that is deemed to interfere with the
City’s predominate control of such places
shall be eliminated at the user’s sole
expense. Notwithstanding the above, the
power of the City to exercise the right of
eminent domain in the acquisition of any
private or public utility property is in all
things reserved.
§10. Licenses and permission to occupy
public property.
The City Council may approve licenses,
permits, or other grants of permission for
persons or entities to occupy public rights of
way, streets, highways, sidewalks, alleys,
parks, public squares, and public places for
purposes reasonably required for business
operations or necessary for permissible
enjoyment of adjacent properties. The City
Council shall establish reasonable fees for the
granting of such use and permission. The
granting of any such license, permit, or
permission shall not be deemed a franchise
as otherwise provided in this article, and shall
be terminable by the City Council in the public
interest.
§ 10. Licenses and permission to
occupy public property.
The City Council may approve licenses,
permits, or other grants of permission for
persons or entities to occupy public rights
of way, streets, highways, sidewalks,
alleys, parks, public squares, and public
places for purposes reasonably required
for business operations or necessary for
permissible enjoyment of adjacent
properties. The City Council shall
establish reasonable fees for the granting
of such use and permission. The granting
of any such license, permit, or permission
shall not be deemed a franchise as
otherwise provided in this article, and shall
be terminable by the City Council in the
public interest.
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§ 11. Franchise records.
Within six (6) months after this Charter takes
effect, every public utility and every owner of
public utility franchises shall file with the City,
as may be prescribed by ordinance, certified
copies of all franchises owned or claimed, or
under which such utility is operated in the City
of Euless. The City shall compile and maintain
a public record of public utility franchises.
§ 11. Franchise records.
Within six (6) months after this Charter takes
effect, every public utility and every owner of
public utility franchises shall file with the City,
as may be prescribed by ordinance, certified
copies of all franchises owned or claimed, or
under which such utility is operated in the City
of Euless. The City shall compile and maintain
a public record of public utility franchises.
§ 12. Accounts of municipally owned
utilities.
Accounts shall be kept for each public utility
owned or operated by the City, in such manner
as to show the true and complete financial
results of such City ownership and operation,
including all assets, appropriately subdivided
into different classes, all liability subdivided by
classes, depreciation reserve, other reserves,
and surplus; also revenues; operating
expenses including depreciation, interest
payments, rental, and other disposition of
annual income. The accounts shall show the
actual capital cost to the City of each public
utility owned, also the cost of all extensions,
additions, and improvements and the source of
the funds expended for such capital purposes.
They shall show as nearly as possible the cost
of any service furnished or rendered by any
such utility to any other city or governmental
department. The Council shall annually cause
§ 12. Accounts of municipally owned
utilities.
Accounts shall be kept for each public utility
owned or operated by the City, in such
manner as to show the true and complete
financial results of such City ownership and
operation, including all assets, appropriately
subdivided into different classes, all liability
subdivided by classes, depreciation reserve,
other reserves, and surplus; also revenues;
operating expenses including depreciation,
interest payments, rental, and other
disposition of annual income. The accounts
shall show the actual capital cost to the City of
each public utility owned, also the cost of all
extensions, additions, and improvements and
the source of the funds expended for such
capital purposes. They shall show as nearly
as possible the cost of any service furnished
or rendered by any such utility to any other city
or governmental department. The Council
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to be made by a certified public accountant,
and shall publish, a report showing the
financial condition of said public utility and the
financial results of such city ownership and
operation, giving the information specified in
this section and such additional data as the
Council shall deem expedient.
shall annually cause to be made by a certified
public accountant, and shall publish, a report
showing the financial condition of said public
utility and the financial results of such city
ownership and operation, giving the
information specified in this section and such
additional data as the Council shall deem
expedient.
ARTICLE XII. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 1. Public records of the City.
Every ordinance or resolution, upon its
becoming effective, shall be recorded in a book
kept for that purpose and shall be authenticated
by the signature of the Mayor or Council
Member and attested by the city secretary as
herein provided, which book and a duplicate
copy thereof shall be kept in a fireproof city
depository. All public records of every office,
department, or agency of the City shall be open
to inspection by any citizen at all reasonable
times, provided that police records and vital
statistics records, and any other records closed
to the public by law, shall not be considered
public records for the purpose of this section.
§ 1. Public records of the City.
Every ordinance or resolution, upon its
becoming effective, shall be recorded in the
office of the City Secretary in a book kept for
that purpose and shall be authenticated by the
signature of the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member and attested by the cCity
sSecretary as herein provided, which records
book and a duplicate copy thereof shall be
kept in a fireproof city depository. All public
records of every office, department, or agency
of the City shall be open to inspection by any
citizen at all reasonable times, provided that
police records and vital statistics records, and
any other records closed to the public by law,
shall not be considered public records for the
purpose of this section.
§ 1. Public records of the City.
Every ordinance or resolution, upon its
becoming effective, shall be recorded in
the office of the City Secretary and shall be
authenticated by the signature of the
Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem and attested by
the City Secretary as herein provided,
which records shall be kept in a fireproof
city depository. All public records of every
office, department, or agency of the City
shall be open to inspection by any citizen
at all reasonable times, provided that
police records and vital statistics records,
and any other records closed to the public
by law, shall not be considered public
records for the purpose of this section.
§ 2. Personal interest in city contracts.§ 2. Personal interest in city contracts.§ 2. Personal interest in city contracts.
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No officer or employee of the City of Euless
shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect,
in any contract with the City, or be financially
interested directly or indirectly in the sale to the
City of any land, materials, supplies or services,
except on behalf of the City as an officer or
employee. Any knowing and willful violation of
this section shall constitute malfeasance in
office and any officer or employee guilty thereof
shall be removed from his office or position. Any
violation of this section, with the knowledge,
expressed or implied, of the person or
corporation contracting with the governing body
of the City shall render the contract involved
voidable at the discretion of the governing body.
No officer or employee of the City of Euless
shall have a financial interest, direct or
indirect, engage in any business, transaction,
or professional activity, or incur any obligation
of any nature which is in conflict with the
proper discharge of their duties for the City in
the public interest. in any contract with the
City, or be financially interested directly or
indirectly in the sale to the City of any land,
materials, supplies or services, except on
behalf of the City as an officer or employee.
No officer or employee of the City shall
engage in any exchange, purchase, or sale of
property, goods, or services to the City
except: i) rendering services to the City as an
officer, employee, or advisory board member;
ii) paying taxes, fines, utility service, or filing
fees; or iii) purchase of land from the City or
sale of land to the City pursuant to statutory
procedures for such purchase or sale. Any
knowing and willful violation of this section
shall constitute malfeasance in office and any
officer or employee guilty thereof shall be
removed from his their office or position. Any
violation of this section, with the knowledge,
expressed or implied, of the person or
corporation contracting with the governing
body of the City shall render the contract
involved voidable at the discretion of the City
Council governing body.
No officer or employee of the City shall
engage in any business, transaction, or
professional activity, or incur any
obligation of any nature which is in conflict
with the proper discharge of their duties for
the City in the public interest. No officer or
employee of the City shall engage in any
exchange, purchase, or sale of property,
goods, or services to the City except: i)
rendering services to the City as an officer,
employee, or advisory board member; ii)
paying taxes, fines, utility service, or filing
fees; or iii) purchase of land from the City
or sale of land to the City pursuant to
statutory procedures for such purchase or
sale. Any knowing and willful violation of
this section shall constitute malfeasance in
office and any officer or employee guilty
thereof shall be removed from their office
or position. Any violation of this section,
with the knowledge, expressed or implied,
of the person or corporation contracting
with the City shall render the contract
involved voidable at the discretion of the
City Council.
§ 3. Nepotism.§ 3. Nepotism.§ 3. Nepotism.
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No person related within the second degree by
affinity, or the third degree by consanguinity to
the Mayor, any member of the City Council, or
the city manager shall be appointed to any paid
office, position, clerkship, or other service of the
City. This prohibition shall not apply, however,
to any person who shall have been employed by
the City prior to and at the time of the election of
the Mayor or Council Member, or appointment
of the city manager, so related to him.
No person related within the second degree
by affinity, or the third degree by
consanguinity to the Mayor, any member of
the City Council, or the cCity mManager shall
be appointed to any paid office, position,
clerkship, or other service of the City. This
prohibition shall not apply, however, to any
person who shall have been employed by the
City prior to and at the time of the election of
the Mayor or Council Member, or appointment
of the city manager, so related to him.
continuously employed by the City for at least
six (6) months prior to the election of the
Mayor or Councilmember, or thirty (30) days
prior to the appointment of the City Manager,
so related to the employee.
No person related within the second
degree by affinity, or the third degree by
consanguinity to the Mayor, any member
of the City Council, or the City Manager
shall be appointed to any paid office,
position, clerkship, or service of the City.
This prohibition shall not apply, however,
to any person who shall have been
continuously employed by the City for at
least six (6) months prior to the election of
the Mayor or Councilmember, or thirty (30)
days prior to the appointment of the City
Manager, so related to the employee.
§ 4. Officers not to be interested in
franchises; forfeiture of office.
No officer or employee of the City of Euless
shall accept, directly or indirectly, any gift, favor,
privilege or employment from any public utility
corporation enjoying a grant of any franchise,
privilege or easement from said City, during the
term of office of such officer, or during the
employment of such employee of the City,
except as may be authorized by law or
ordinance. Any officer or employee of the City
who shall violate the provisions of this section
shall be punished as may be prescribed by law
for such offense.
§ 4. Officers not to be interested in
franchises; forfeiture of office.
No officer or employee of the City of Euless
shall accept, directly or indirectly, any gift,
favor, privilege, or employment from any
public utility corporation enjoying a grant of
any franchise, privilege, or easement from the
said City, during the term of office of such
officer, or during the employment of such
employee of the City, except as may be
authorized by law or ordinance. Any officer or
employee of the City who shall violate the
provisions of this section shall be punished as
may be prescribed by law for such offense.
§ 4. Officers not to be interested in
franchises; forfeiture of office.
No officer or employee of the City shall
accept, directly or indirectly, any gift, favor,
privilege, or employment from any public
utility corporation enjoying a grant of any
franchise, privilege, or easement from the
City during the term of office of such
officer, or during the employment of such
employee of the City, except as may be
authorized by law or ordinance. Any officer
or employee of the City who shall violate
the provisions of this section shall be
punished as may be prescribed by law for
such offense.
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§ 5. Removal of Mayor or Council Member
for official misconduct or incompetency.
A Mayor or Council Member may, upon notice
and hearing, with opportunity to respond, be
removed from office by the unanimous vote of
remaining Council Members for official
misconduct or incompetency. A Mayor or
Council Member removed for official
misconduct or incompetency shall not be
eligible for re-election to the same office for two
years after the date of removal.
§ 5. Removal of Mayor or Council Member
for official misconduct or incompetency.
A Mayor or Council Member may, upon notice
and hearing, with opportunity to respond, be
removed from office by the unanimous vote of
remaining Council Members for official
misconduct or incompetency. A Mayor or
Council Member removed for official
misconduct or incompetency shall not be
eligible for re-election to the same office for
two years after the date of removal.
§ 6. Mechanic, material or labor claim.
All subcontractors, materialmen, mechanics
and laborers upon any public works of the City
of Euless are hereby required to notify the City
of all claims they may have against the
contractor on account of such work, and when
such notice has been given, the City shall retain
an amount from any funds due the contractors,
sufficient to satisfy such claims; provided that
such notice must be given at any time after such
indebtedness becomes due and before the
city’s final settlement with the contractor; and
provided further, that no contractor or
subcontractor shall issue any checks on, or on
account of, any public works of said City.
§ 6. Mechanic, material or labor claim.
All subcontractors, materialmen, mechanics
and laborers upon any public works of the City
of Euless are hereby required to notify the City
of all claims they may have against the
contractor on account of such work, and when
such notice has been given, the City shall
retain an amount from any funds due the
contractors, sufficient to satisfy such claims;
provided that such notice must be given at any
time after such indebtedness becomes due
and before the city’s final settlement with the
contractor; and provided further, that no
contractor or subcontractor shall issue any
checks on, or on account of, any public works
of said City.
§ 7. Notice of claim.§75. Notice of claim.§5. Notice of claim.
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The City of Euless shall not be held responsible
on account of any claim for damages to any
person or property unless the person making
such complaint or claiming such damages shall,
within appropriate periods prescribed by law or
ordinance of the City, file with the city secretary
a written statement under oath, detailing the
incident, and if it be for personal injuries, giving
a list of the witnesses, if any known to affiants,
who witnessed such accident or such other or
further report as may be required by applicable
law or ordinance.
The City of Euless shall not be held
responsible on account of any claim for
damages to any person or property unless the
person making such complaint or claiming
such damages shall, within appropriate
periods prescribed by law or ordinance of the
City, file with the cCity sSecretary a written
statement under oath, detailing the incident,
and if it be for personal injuries, giving a list of
the witnesses, if any known to affiants, who
witnessed such accident incident and or such
other or further information report as may be
required by applicable law or ordinance.
The City shall not be held responsible on
account of any claim for damages to any
person or property unless the person
making such complaint or claiming such
damages shall, within appropriate periods
prescribed by law or ordinance of the City,
file with the City Secretary a written
statement under oath, detailing the
incident, and giving a list of the witnesses,
if any known to affiants, who witnessed
such incident and such other or further
information as may be required by
applicable law or ordinance.
§ 8. Assignment, execution and
garnishment.
The property, real and personal, belonging to
said City shall not be liable to be sold or
appropriated under any writ of execution or cost
bill, nor shall the funds belonging to said City, in
the hands of any person, be liable to
garnishment on account of any debt the City
may owe or funds the City may have on hand
due any person, nor shall any of its officers or
agents be required to answer any writ of
garnishment on any account whatsoever, nor
shall said City be liable to the assignee of any
wages of any officer, agent or employee of said
City, whether earned or unearned, upon any
claim or account whatsoever, and any such
attempted assignment shall be absolutely void
as to the City.
§ 86. Assignment, execution, and
garnishment.
The property, real and personal, belonging to
the said City shall not be liable to be sold or
appropriated under any writ of execution or
cost bill, nor shall the funds belonging to the
said City, in the hands of any person, be liable
to garnishment on account of any debt the
City may owe or funds the City may have on
hand due any person, nor shall any of its
officers or agents be required to answer any
writ of garnishment on any account
whatsoever, nor shall said the City be liable to
the assignee of any wages of any officer,
agent, or employee of said the City, whether
earned or unearned, upon any claim or
account whatsoever, and any such attempted
assignment shall be absolutely void as to the
§6. Assignment, execution, and
garnishment.
The property, real and personal, belonging
to the City shall not be liable to be sold or
appropriated under any writ of execution or
cost bill, nor shall the funds belonging to
the City, in the hands of any person, be
liable to garnishment on account of any
debt the City may owe, nor shall any of its
officers or agents be required to answer
any writ of garnishment on any account
whatsoever, nor shall the City be liable to
the assignee of any wages of any officer,
agent, or employee of the City, whether
earned or unearned, upon any claim or
account whatsoever, and any such
attempted assignment shall be absolutely
void as to the City.
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City.
§ 9. Bonds of contractors.
The governing body of the City of Euless shall
require good and sufficient bonds of all
contractors, with a good corporate surety
thereon, acceptable to the governing body of
the City of Euless.
§ 9. Bonds of contractors.
The governing body of the City of Euless shall
require good and sufficient bonds of all
contractors, with a good corporate surety
thereon, acceptable to the governing body of
the City of Euless.
§ 10. Condemnation of dangerous
structures.
Whenever, in the opinion of the governing body
of the City of Euless, or appropriate city official,
any building, fence, shed, awning, cave,
excavation, structure, object or thing of any kind
or part thereof may fall or collapse and injure
persons or property, the City may order the
owner or agent of the same or occupant of the
premises, to take such corrective measures as
the governing body may direct, and may punish
by fine all persons failing to do so. Upon failure
to comply, the governing body shall have the
additional power to remove the same on
account of the owner of the property and assess
the expenses thereof, including condemnation
proceedings, as a special tax against the land
or improvements, and same may be collected
as other special taxes provided for in this
Charter, or by suit in any court of competent
jurisdiction.
§ 10. Condemnation of dangerous
structures.
Whenever, in the opinion of the governing
body of the City of Euless, or appropriate city
official, any building, fence, shed, awning,
cave, excavation, structure, object or thing of
any kind or part thereof may fall or collapse
and injure persons or property, the City may
order the owner or agent of the same or
occupant of the premises, to take such
corrective measures as the governing body
may direct, and may punish by fine all persons
failing to do so. Upon failure to comply, the
governing body shall have the additional
power to remove the same on account of the
owner of the property and assess the
expenses thereof, including condemnation
proceedings, as a special tax against the land
or improvements, and same may be collected
as other special taxes provided for in this
Charter, or by suit in any court of competent
jurisdiction.
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§ 11. Building permits.
The City of Euless shall have power to prohibit
the erection or construction of any building or
structure of any kind within the City of Euless
without a permit first having been issued by the
City for the construction or erection of such
building or structure, and may authorize a fee to
be charged for such permit, and in pursuance of
said authority may authorize the inspection by
the City of all buildings or structures during the
progress of their construction and may require
that all buildings shall be constructed in
conformity with the building code which exists in
said City or shall hereafter be passed.
§ 11. Building permits.
The City of Euless shall have power to prohibit
the erection or construction of any building or
structure of any kind within the City of Euless
without a permit first having been issued by
the City for the construction or erection of
such building or structure, and may authorize
a fee to be charged for such permit, and in
pursuance of said authority may authorize the
inspection by the City of all buildings or
structures during the progress of their
construction and may require that all buildings
shall be constructed in conformity with the
building code which exists in said City or shall
hereafter be passed.
§ 12. Pools, ponds and lakes.
The City of Euless shall have power to control
or prohibit the construction of pools, ponds or
lakes, receiving water from a recognizable
stream, creek, branch or natural drainage. The
City may control location, construction, height of
structure, depth and size of body of water to be
impounded. No pool, pond or lake, receiving
water from a recognizable stream, creek,
branch or natural drainage, shall be constructed
without first obtaining a permit issued by the
City.
§ 12. Pools, ponds and lakes.
The City of Euless shall have power to control
or prohibit the construction of pools, ponds or
lakes, receiving water from a recognizable
stream, creek, branch or natural drainage.
The City may control location, construction,
height of structure, depth and size of body of
water to be impounded. No pool, pond or lake,
receiving water from a recognizable stream,
creek, branch or natural drainage, shall be
constructed without first obtaining a permit
issued by the City.
§ 13. Bonds of city officials, employees, or
department directors.
§137. Bonds of city officials, employees,
or department directors.
§7. Bonds of city officials, employees,
or department directors.
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In addition to any bonding provisions herein
provided, the Council may require any city
official, department director or city employee,
before entering upon his duties, to execute a
good and sufficient bond with a surety company
doing business in the State of Texas, and
approved by the Council, as surety thereon,
said bond to be in such amount as the Council
may demand, payable to the City of Euless, and
conditioned for the faithful performance of the
duties of his office; premium of such bond to be
paid by the City.
If deemed necessary in appropriate
circumstances, In addition to any bonding
provisions herein provided, the City Council
may require any city official, department
director, or city employee, before entering
upon his their duties, to execute a good and
sufficient bond with a surety company doing
business in the State of Texas, and approved
by the City Council, as surety thereon, said
bond to be in such amount as the City Council
may reasonably determine demand, payable
to the City of Euless, and conditioned for the
faithful performance of the duties of his their
office.; The premium of such bond to shall be
paid by the City.
If deemed necessary in appropriate
circumstances, the City Council may
require any city official, department
director, or city employee, before entering
upon their duties, to execute a good and
sufficient bond with a surety company
doing business in the State of Texas, and
approved by the City Council, said bond to
be in such amount as the City Council may
reasonably determine, payable to the City,
and conditioned for the faithful
performance of the duties of their office.
The premium of such bond shall be paid
by the City.
§ 14. Amendment of the Charter.
This Charter may be amended no more than
once every two (2) years as provided by the
laws of the State of Texas.
§ 14. Amendment of the Charter.
This Charter may be amended no more than
once every two (2) years as provided by the
laws of the State of Texas.
§ 15. Separability clause.
If any section or part of a section of this Charter
is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a
court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity
shall not invalidate or impair the validity, force or
effect of any other section or part of a section of
this Charter.
§158. Separability Severability clause.
If any section or provision part of a section of
this Charter is held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not invalidate
or impair the validity, force, or effect of any
other section or provision part of a section of
this Charter.
§8. Severability clause.
If any section or provision of this Charter is
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a
court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity shall not invalidate or impair the
validity, force, or effect of any other section
or provision of this Charter.
§ 16. Construction of the Charter.§169. Construction of the Charter.§9. Construction of the Charter.
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In the wording of the Charter, the use of the
singular number shall include the plural, and the
plural shall include the singular. Words used in
the masculine gender shall include the feminine
also, unless by reasonable construction, it
appears that such was not the intention of this
Charter.
In the wording of the Charter, the use of the
singular number shall include the plural, and
the plural shall include the singular,. and
wWords used in the masculine gender shall
include the feminine also, unless by
reasonable construction, it appears that such
was not the intention of this Charter.
In the wording of the Charter, the use of
the singular number shall include the
plural, the plural shall include the singular,
and words used in the masculine gender
shall include the feminine also, unless by
reasonable construction, it appears that
such was not the intention of this Charter.
§ 17. Construction of power.
This Charter shall not be construed as a mere
grant of enumerated powers, but shall be
construed as a general grant of power and as a
limitation of power on the government of the City
of Euless in the same manner as the
Constitution of Texas is construed as a
limitation on the powers of the legislature.
Except where expressly prohibited by this
Charter, each and every power under Article XI,
Section 5, of the Constitution of Texas, which it
would be competent for the people of the City of
Euless to grant expressly to the City, shall be
construed to be granted to the City by this
Charter.
§1710. Construction of power.
This Charter shall not be construed as a mere
grant of enumerated powers, but shall be
construed as a general grant of power and as
a limitation of power on the government of the
City of Euless in the same manner as the
Constitution of Texas is construed as a
limitation on the powers of the legislature.
Except where expressly prohibited by this
Charter, each and every power under Article
XI, Section 5, of the Constitution of Texas,
which it would be competent for the people of
the City of Euless to grant expressly to the
City, shall be construed to be granted to the
City by this Charter.
§10. Construction of power.
This Charter shall not be construed as a
mere grant of enumerated powers, but
shall be construed as a general grant of
power and as a limitation of power on the
government of the City in the same
manner as the Constitution of Texas is
construed as a limitation on the powers of
the legislature. Except where expressly
prohibited by this Charter, each and every
power under Article XI, Section 5, of the
Constitution of Texas, which it would be
competent for the people of the City to
grant expressly to the City, shall be
construed to be granted to the City by this
Charter.
§ 18. Effective date of Charter.
This Charter, if adopted, shall become effective
from and after the votes cast at the election at
which it is submitted to the voters shall have
been counted and the result of said election
§1811. Effective date of Charter.
This Charter and any amendments thereto, if
adopted, shall become effective from and
after the votes cast at the election at which it
is submitted to the voters shall have been
§11. Effective date of Charter.
This Charter and any amendment thereto,
if adopted, shall become effective from
and after the votes cast at the election at
which it is submitted to the voters shall
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declared and an order or ordinance shall have
been entered upon the records of the City
Council declaring it adopted.
counted and the results of said election
declared and by an order or ordinance shall
have been entered upon the records of
adopted by the City Council declaring it
adopted.
have been counted and the results of said
election declared by an order adopted by
the City Council.
§ 19. Rearrangement and renumbering.
The Council shall have the power, by ordinance,
to renumber and rearrange all articles, sections,
and paragraphs of this Charter or any
amendments thereto, as it shall deem
appropriate, and upon the passage of any such
ordinance, a copy thereof certified by the city
secretary, shall be forwarded to the secretary of
state for filing.
§1912. Rearrangement and renumbering.
The City Council shall have the power, by
ordinance, to renumber and rearrange all
articles, sections, and paragraphs of this
Charter or any amendments thereto, as it shall
deem appropriate, and upon the passage of
any such ordinance, a copy thereof certified
by the cCity sSecretary, shall be forwarded to
the sSecretary of sState for filing.
§12. Rearrangement and renumbering.
The City Council shall have the power, by
ordinance, to renumber and rearrange all
articles, sections, and paragraphs of this
Charter or any amendments thereto, as it
shall deem appropriate, and upon the
passage of any such ordinance, a copy
thereof certified by the City Secretary shall
be forwarded to the Secretary of State for
filing.
§ 20. Exemption from appeal bond.
It shall not be necessary in any action, suit or
proceeding in which the City is a party, for any
bond, undertaking or security to be executed by
or on behalf of said City.
§2013. Exemption from appeal bond.
It shall not be necessary in any action, suit, or
proceeding in which the City is a party, for any
bond, undertaking, or security to be executed
by or on behalf of said the City.
§13. Exemption from appeal bond.
It shall not be necessary in any action, suit,
or proceeding in which the City is a party,
for any bond, undertaking, or security to be
executed by or on behalf of the City.
ARTICLE XIII. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 1. Creation of the Parks and Leisure
Services Board.
There shall be established by the City Council a
Parks and Leisure Services Board which shall
consist of six (6) residents of the City of Euless.
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The members of said Parks and Leisure
Services Board shall be appointed by the City
Council for a term of two (2) years. Three (3)
members of the Parks and Leisure Services
Board shall be so appointed each odd
numbered year and three (3) members shall be
so appointed each even numbered year. The
membership of the Parks and Leisure Services
Board shall elect a chairman from among its
members and shall meet not less than once
each month. Vacancies and unexpired terms
shall be filled by the City Council for th e
remainder of the term. A majority of the
members shall constitute a quorum. The Parks
and Leisure Services Board shall keep minutes
of its proceedings, which shall be of public
record, and shall serve without compensation.
The duties and responsibilities of the Parks and
Leisure Services Board shall be defined by
ordinance adopted by the City Council. The
Board shall be responsible to and act as an
advisory body to the City Council and shall have
and perform such additional duties as may be
prescribed by ordinance from time to time.
ARTICLE XIV. - LIBRARY BOARD
§ 1. Creation of the Library Board.
There shall be established by the City Council a
Library Board which shall consist of six (6)
residents of the City of Euless. The members of
said Library Board shall be appointed by the
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City Council for a term of two (2) years. Three
(3) members of the Library Board shall be so
appointed each odd numbered year and three
(3) members shall be so appointed each even
numbered year. The membership of the Library
Board shall elect a chairman from among its
members and shall meet not less than once
each month. Vacancies and unexpired terms
shall be filled by the City Council for the
remainder of the term. A majority of the
members shall constitute a quorum. The Library
Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings,
which shall be of public record, and shall serve
without compensation. The duties and
responsibilities of the Library Board shall be
defined by ordinance adopted by the City
Council. The Board shall be responsible to and
act as an advisory body to the City Council and
shall have and perform such additional duties as
may be prescribed by ordinance from time to
time.
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EXHIBIT B
BALLOT LANGUAGE
Proposition A – Non-substantive Language Revisions
Shall the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to provide non-substantive
reorganization and language revisions and to provide consistent language references for
purposes of clarity and grammatical uniformity?
Proposition B – City Streets and Public Property
Shall Article I, Sections 4 and 5 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to
include public parks and public rights of way with the listed types of property for which the
City has jurisdiction and control?
Proposition C – Boundaries
Shall Article I, Sections 6 and 7 of the Euless Home Rule charter be amended to
provide that the existing boundaries of the City may be altered only through the
annexation, disannexation, and boundary adjustment provisions provided in state law?
Proposition D – City Council Qualifications
Shall Article II, Section 2 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to provide
minimum qualifications for City Council that are consistent with or authorized by state law,
including requiring the minimum age to run for City Council be 21?
Proposition E – City Council Qualifications
Shall Article II, Section 2 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to prohibit
members of the City Council from holding any public office that is incompatible with the
office of City Council under state law?
Proposition F – Removal of Mayor or City Councilmember
Shall Article II, Section 4 and Article XII, Section 5 of the Euless Home Rule Charter
be amended to define incompetency and official misconduct for which the Mayor or a City
Councilmember may be removed from office?
Proposition G – City Council Vacancies
Shall Article II, Section 5 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to provide
that vacancies on the City Council for a remaining term less than 12 months may be filled
by appointment or by a special election, as allowed by state law, and provide procedures
for City Council appointment?
Ordinance No. 2445, Page Page 83 of 86
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Proposition H – Duties and Meetings of the City Council
Shall Article II, Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13 of the Euless Home Rule Charter
be amended to provide for powers and procedures for the City Council; clarify the duties
of the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem; require that five members of the City Council shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business; outline when City Council meetings
will be held and allow the City Council to declare a vacancy if a Councilmember is absent
from three consecutive regular meetings; amend the minimum procedures and
requirements for adoption of ordinances and resolutions; and provide for the Charter to
be made available in electronic format accessible from the City’s website?
Proposition I – City Boards
Shall Article II, Section 6 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to provide
for the creation and appointment of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
the Parks and Leisure Services Board, and the Library Board by the City Council, and to
delete Article X, Sections 1 and 2, Article XIII, and Article XIV containing specific
requirements for such boards?
Proposition J – Elections
Shall Article III of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to provide that
elections shall be held in accordance with the requirements of state law, and to delete
inconsistent provisions regarding recounts, drawing of lots, and a candidate application
form?
Proposition K – City Manager
Shall Article V, Sections 1 and 2 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended
to allow for the engagement of the City Manager pursuant to an employment agreement,
which is not in conflict with state law, that may include a residency requirement for the
City Manager, and shall include the duties of the City Manager; and to delete all conflicting
provisions?
Proposition L – City Secretary
Shall Article II, Section 7 and Article V of the Euless Home Rule Charter be
amended to allow for the engagement of the City Secretary pursuant to an employment
agreement that is not in conflict with state law and that outlines the duties of the City
Secretary?
Proposition M – City Attorney
Shall Article II, Section 8 and Article V of the Euless Home Rule Charter be
amended to provide for the appointment and duties of attorneys to represent the City?
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Proposition N – Municipal Court
Shall Article II, Section 6 and Article VI, Sections 2 and 3 of the Euless Home Rule
Charter be amended to provide for the appointment of municipal court judges by the City
Council, the appointment of a municipal court clerk by the City Manager , and to delete
processes for filling vacancies that are in conflict with state law?
Proposition O - Finance
Shall Article VII of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to provide that the
budget adoption and amendment process and annual audit process comply with state
law by deleting inconsistent requirements for publication, public hearings, and approval;
provide that the budget shall be a public record; prohibit expenditures that exceed
proposed revenue plus cash on hand; and provide that the adopted budget be published
on the City’s website in accordance with state law?
Proposition P – Bonds and Indebtedness
Shall Article VIII of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to provide that the City
may issue bonds or indebtedness as allowed by state law, provide the bonds or
indebtedness be approved in accordance with state law, and to delete inconsistent
provisions?
Proposition Q – Franchises and Public Utilities
Shall Article XI of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to revise the
requirements for approval of franchises and adopt specific requirements for the utilization
of public right of way in the City by public utilities and by licensees and permittees
approved by the City Council, and confirm that the right of the City to control the use of
streets, highways, sidewalks, alleys, parks, public squares, and public places of the City
is inalienable and subject only to valid limitations imposed by the Constitut ion and laws
of the State of Texas?
Proposition R – City Contracts
Shall Article XII, Section 2 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to revise
limitations on officers and employees having a personal interest in contracts with the City
and prohibit the purchase by or sale to the City of property, goods, or services by officers
and employees of the City except for specific listed purposes?
Proposition S – Nepotism
Shall Article XII, Section 3 of the Euless Home Rule Charter be amended to
exclude previously employed officers and employees from the nepotism prohibition in a
similar manner as state law?
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Proposition T– Miscellaneous Provisions
Shall Article VII, Section 12 and Article XII, Sections 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12 of the Euless
Home Rule Charter be amended to remove specific provisions relating to purchase
procedures, mechanic, material or labor claims, bonds of contractors, condemnation of
dangerous structures, building permits, and pools, ponds and lakes , to instead be
governed by state law or City ordinance?
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