§ 3. Form of government.


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  • The municipal government provided by this Charter shall be known as the "council-manager form of city government." Pursuant to its provisions and subject only to the limitations imposed by the constitution and general laws of the State of Texas and by this Charter, all powers of the City shall be vested in an elective City Council hereinafter referred to as the "City Council" or "the Council," which shall enact local legislation, adopt budgets, determine policies, and appoint the City employees. All powers of the City shall be exercised in the manner prescribed by this Charter, or if the manner be [is] not prescribed, then in such manner as may be prescribed by ordinance.