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TABLE OF CONTENTS PREAMBLE...................................................................................................................................1 ARTICLE I INCORPORATION AND GEOGRAPHICAL LIMITS.......................................................2 Section 1-1.Incorporation...................................................................................................2 Section 1-2.Geographical Limits........................................................................................2 ARTICLE II POWERS OF THE COUNTY.................................................................................................2 Section 2-1.Powers of the County......................................................................................2 Section 2-2.Exercise of Powers..........................................................................................2 ARTICLE III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH COUNTY COUNCIL................................................................................................................2 Section 3-1.Powers and Functions......................................................................................2 Section 3-2.Composition and Terms..................................................................................2 Section 3-3.Qualifications..................................................................................................3 Section 3-4.Vacancy in Office............................................................................................3 Section 3-5.Removal of Council Members.........................................................................3 Section 3-6.Organization of the Council; Officers; Employees.........................................3 Section 3-7.Meetings; Rules and Journal; Voting and Quorum.........................................4 Section 3-8.Actions of the Council.....................................................................................4 Section 3-9.Resolutions......................................................................................................4 Section 3-10.Ordinances.......................................................................................................4 Section 3-11.Emergency Ordinances....................................................................................5 Section 3-12.Submission of Bills to the Mayor....................................................................6 Section 3-13.Adoption of Pay Plan.......................................................................................6 Section 3-14.County Code....................................................................................................6 Section 3-15.General Plan....................................................................................................6 Section 3-16.Mandatory Program Review............................................................................7 Section 3-17.County RedistrictingCommission..................................................................7 Section 3-18.Office of the Legislative Auditor....................................................................8 ARTICLE IV EXECUTIVE BRANCH GENERAL PROVISIONS.......................................................................................................9 Section 4-1.Executive Powers............................................................................................9 Section 4-2.Organization....................................................................................................9 Section 4-3.Appointment by Mayor...................................................................................9 Section 4-4.Advisory Commissions.................................................................................10 Section 4-5.Powers and Duties of Agency Heads............................................................10 iii