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CHARTER

ADOPTED BY THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF CLOVIS AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 2, 1971 AS AMENDED BY VOTE OF THE CITY OF CLOVIS ON MARCH 6, 1984

We, the citizens of the City of Clovis, New Mexico, under the Constitution and law of New Mexico, do ordain and establish this government for the City of Clovis, New Mexico.

Powers

Section 1-1 Powers.

Electorate

Section 2-1 Electors.

Section 2-2 Regular city election.

Section 2-3 Nonpartisan elections.

Section 2-4 Elective offices.

Section 2-5 Term of office.

Form of Government

Section 3-1 Form of government.

Section 3-2 Term limits.

City Commission

Section 4-1 Composition.

Section 4-2 At-large election--Mayor.

Section 4-3 District elections.

Section 4-4 Staggered terms.

Section 4-5 Vacancy.

Section 4-6 Meetings.

Section 4-7 Powers and duties.

Mayor

Section 5-1 Organizational meeting--Mayor pro tem--Selection.

Section 5-2 Mayor--Duties.

Manager

Section 6-1 Qualifications--Appointment.

Section 6-2 Manager--Duties.

Charter

Section 7-1 Charter--Amendments--Revision.

Section 7-2 Saving clause.

Recall and Referendum

Section 8-1 Recall.

Section 8-2 Referendum.

Conflict of Interest-Ethics

Section 9-1 Definitions.

Section 9-2 Disclosure and voting.

Section 9-3 Contracts.

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