§ 7-2-101. Metropolitan Government Charter Commission — Creation — Methods of Selecting Members
The initial step in a consolidation under this chapter shall be the creation of a metropolitan government charter commission, sometimes called “charter commission” in this chapter, by one (1) of the following methods: The commission may be created by the adoption of a consolidation resolution by the governing body of a county and by the […]
§ 7-2-102. Election of Members
No less than forty-six (46) days nor more than sixty (60) days after the adoption of a consolidation resolution by the governing bodies of a county and of its principal city, which resolution providing for an election of the members of a metropolitan government charter commission, it shall be the duty of the county election […]
§ 7-2-103. Organization of Charter Commission — Officers and Personnel — Compensation — Vacancies
The members of the charter commission shall hold an organizational meeting at the courthouse at ten o’clock a.m. (10:00 a.m.) on the fifth day following their appointment or election, or at such subsequent date and place as a majority of the members may assemble. The metropolitan government charter commission shall be authorized to elect a […]
§ 7-2-104. Appropriation for Charter Commission — Disbursement — Cooperation From Public Officials
Whenever any charter commission is established as provided in this chapter, it shall be the duty of the governing body of the county to appropriate sufficient funds to defray the expenses of the commission, which appropriation shall be not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) nor more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). Such funds shall […]
§ 7-2-105. Preparation and Filing of Proposed Charter — Publication
Any charter commission established under this chapter shall prepare and file the charter proposed by it not later than nine (9) months after the date of its initial meeting, or within such extended limit of time as may be authorized by resolution of the governing bodies of the county and principal city. Copies of the […]
§ 7-2-106. Referendum on Proposed Charter
After a copy of the proposed charter has been certified to the county election commission, as provided in § 7-2-105, it shall be the duty of the county election commission to hold a special referendum election for the ratification or rejection of the proposed charter. The ballot shall be prepared so as to provide a […]
§ 7-2-107. Smaller Cities — Inclusion in Proposed Consolidation — Referendum
After a charter commission has been created, any smaller city within the county may by action of its legislative body appoint a representative to consult with the charter commission concerning the terms upon which the functions of such smaller city may be included in the proposed consolidation. Any terms proposed by the charter commission with […]
§ 7-2-108. Metropolitan Charters — Contents — Removal of Members of Boards, Commissions or Authorities
The proposed metropolitan charter shall provide: For the creation of a metropolitan government vested with: Any and all powers that cities are, or may hereafter be, authorized or required to exercise under the Constitution and general laws of the state, as fully and completely as though the powers were specifically enumerated in the Constitution and […]