Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code Title CHA Charter of City of Desert Hot Springs

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.

CHARTER

200. Form of Government.

The municipal government established by this Charter shall be known as the “Council-Manager form of government.” The City Council establishes the policy of the City; the City Manager shall carry out that policy.

700. Amendment to Charter, Revised or Repealed.

This Charter, and any of its provisions, may be amended by a majority vote of its electors voting on the question. Amendment or repeal may be proposed by initiative or by the governing body.

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