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The San José City Charter
The San José City Charter was put into effect in May of 1965. The Charter is presented below as amended through November 2014.
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Article
Title
I
Incorporation and Succession
II
Powers of the City
III
Form of Government
IV
The Council
V
The Mayor
VI
Legislation
VII
City Manager
VIII
Administrative Organization
IX
Officers and Employees
X
Boards and Commissions
XI
Civil Service System
XII
Fiscal Administration
XIII
Franchises
XIV
School System
XV
Retirement
XVI
Elections
XVII
General Provisions
XVIII
Transitional Provisions
Legislative History
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