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The original charter for the City of Westminster was adopted at a Special Election for the City of Westminster, held on Jan. 7, 1958, and duly filed by the City Clerk with the Secretary of State.

Other amendments to the City Charter have been adopted by the voters as noted.

Licensed Businesses Entire Site City Charter City Code Council Agendas

CHAPTER  TITLE
I  Name and Boundaries
II  Municipal Powers
III  Elections
IV  Organization of Government
V  General Provisions Re Officers & Personnel of the City
VI  Civil Service System
VII  The Council: Procedure, Miscellaneous Powers & Duties
VIII  Legislation
IX  General Finance - Budget, Audit
X  Taxation
XI  Borrowing Power
XI.V  Land Development & Public Improvements
XII  Improvement Districts
XIII  Purchases - Contracts - Leases
XIV  Municipal Utilities
XV  Public Utility Franchises
XVI  Municipal Court
XVII  Miscellaneous
XVIII  Transitional Provisions