CHARTER OF THE CITY OF IRONTON, OHIO  


PREAMBLE
Article I. INCORPORATION, POWERS, FORM OF GOVERNMENT
§ 1.01. Incorporation.
§ 1.02. Powers.
§ 1.03. Form of Government.
§ 1.04. Construction.
Article II. THE COUNCIL
§ 2.01. Powers; Composition; Quorum; Ordinances and Resolutions.
§ 2.02. Qualifications of Members.
§ 2.03. Nominations.
§ 2.04. Salaries of Members.
§ 2.05. Vacancies on Council.
§ 2.06. Forfeiture of Office.
§ 2.07. Publication of Ordinances.
§ 2.08. Meetings.
§ 2.09. Signing of Ordinances.
§ 2.10. Standing Committees.
§ 2.11. Order of Business.
§ 2.12. Committee Reports.
§ 2.13. Division of Question.
§ 2.14. Voting.
§ 2.15. Debate.
§ 2.16. Conduct of Debate.
§ 2.17. Introduction of Legislation.
§ 2.18. Recording Votes.
§ 2.19. Order of Motions.
§ 2.20. Motion to be Stated by Vice Mayor.
§ 2.21. Reconsideration.
§ 2.22. Rules of Procedure.
§ 2.23. Appointments.
§ 2.24. Sergeant-at-Arms.
§ 2.25. Councilmen to Attend Meetings.
§ 2.26. Reference to Committee.
Article III. THE MAYOR
§ 3.01. Qualifications.
§ 3.02. Nomination.
§ 3.03. Election.
§ 3.04. Terms of Office.
§ 3.05. Salary.
§ 3.06. Veto Power of Mayor.
§ 3.07. Executive Powers of the Mayor.
§ 3.08. Vice Mayor.
Article IV. ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
§ 4.01. Director of Public Works and Services.
§ 4.02. Administrative Departments.
§ 4.03. Department Supervisors.
§ 4.04. Department of Law.
§ 4.05. Director of Finance.
§ 4.06. Residency Requirements.
Article V. FINANCE
§ 5.01. Fiscal Year.
§ 5.02. Annual Budget.
§ 5.03. Proceeds from Sale.
§ 5.04. Prohibition Against Deficit Spending.
§ 5.05. Transfer of Funds.
§ 5.06. Interpretation.
§ 5.07. Audits.
§ 5.08. Exemptions.
Article VI. GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 6.01. Conflict of Interest.
§ 6.02. Amendments to the Charter.
§ 6.03. Recall of Elected Officials.
§ 6.04. Initiative and Referendum.
§ 6.05. Oath of Office.
Article VII. CIVIL SERVICE
§ 7.01. Municipal Civil Service Commission.
§ 7.02. Civil Service; Classified and Unclassified.
§ 7.03. Civil Service Examinations.
§ 7.04. Eligibility.
§ 7.05. Political Activity.
Article VIII. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
§ 8.01. Authorization.
§ 8.02. Organization of Boards and Commissions.
§ 8.03. Zoning.
Article IX. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
§ 9.01. Fiscal Succession.
§ 9.02. Continuation of Ordinances.
§ 9.03. Continuance of Offices and Employees.
§ 9.04. Transfer of Records and Property.
§ 9.05. Continuance of Contracts and Public Improvements.
§ 9.06. Pending Actions and Proceedings.
§ 9.07. When Charter Takes Effect.