City Charter
/ˈsɪti ˈtʃɑːrtər/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal document or instrument that establishes a city as a municipal corporation and outlines the organization, powers, functions, and essential procedures of the city government.
The city charter grants the municipality authority to enact local ordinances and collect taxes.
Forms
- city charter
- city charters
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Commentary
City charters serve as foundational municipal constitutions and may be granted by state legislatures or through local adoption, establishing the scope of a city's self-governance.
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