Title CHA — CHARTER OF CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
Article 1 — ARTICLE 4 MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS REVENUE RETENTION
Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Desert Hot Springs
| 100. | Municipal Affairs: | 400. | Reductions Prohibited. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generally. | 401. | Mandates Limited. | |
| 101. | Powers of City. | ||
| ARTICLE 5 | |||
| ARTICLE 2 | GENERAL LAWS | ||
| FORM OF GOVERNMENT | |||
| 500. | General Law Powers. | ||
| 200. | Form of Government. | ||
| ARTICLE 6 | |||
| ARTICLE 3 | INTERPRETATION | ||
| REVENUE, SAVINGS, AND | |||
| GENERATION | 600. | Constitution and | |
| Interpretation. | |||
| 300. | Public Works Contracts. | 601. | Severability. |
| 301. | Public Financing. | ||
| 302. | Utility Franchises. | ARTICLE 7 | |
| 303. | Enterprises. | AMENDMENT | |
| 304. | Economic Development and | ||
| Community Development. | 700. | Amendment to Charter, | |
| Revised or Repealed. |
PREAMBLE
We, the people of the City of Desert Hot Springs, declare our intent to maintain in our community the historic principles of self-governance inherent in the doctrine of home-rule. Therefore, we, the citizens of the City of Desert Hot Springs, do enact and establish this Charter in order to form a better City government; to better serve and provide for the health, safety, morals and welfare of the people of our City; to improve the means of cooperation and assistance with neighboring governmental jurisdictions; and to preserve and enhance the quality of life of the people of Desert Hot Springs.
Through the adoption and enactment of this City Charter, the citizens of Desert Hot Springs hereby do declare their express intent and purpose to be and remain forever a separate and independent City, as provided for by the Constitution of the State of California.
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