CHAPTER X: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SECTION 39 DEBT LIMIT

The city’s indebtedness may not exceed debt limits imposed by state law. A city officer or employee who creates or officially approves indebtedness in excess of this limitation is jointly and severally liable for the excess. A charter amendment is not required to authorize city indebtedness.

SECTION 40 CONTINUATION OF EXISTING ORDINANCES

All ordinances of the city consistent with this charter and in force when it takes effect shall remain in effect until amended or repealed.

SECTION 41 SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this charter is held invalid, the other provisions of the charter shall not be affected.

SECTION 42 PREVIOUS CHARTER PROVISIONS

All charter provisions adopted before this charter takes effect are hereby repealed.

SECTION 43 TIME OF EFFECT OF CHARTER

This charter shall take effect January 1, 1997.

 

 

Last update: January 25, 2002