Charter Definitions

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As used in chapters 1-4 of this title, unless the context otherwise requires:

  1. “Board” means the mayor and the aldermen;
  2. “Department head” means the city administrator, city recorder, treasurer, police chief and any other department heads appointed by the board or mayor;
  3. “Officer” means the mayor, aldermen, city attorney and city judge;
  4. “This charter” refers to chapters 1-4 of this title; and
  5. “Ward” means a geographical subdivision of the municipality established for the purpose of securing representation on the board.


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