Ord 2013-044/Ordering a General and Special Election to be held on November 5, 2013 for electing a city council member for Place 1 and Place 2 and establishing early voting locations and polling places for the election

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SHALL SECTION 1.02 OF THE CITY CHARTER, RELATING TO THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT AND THE CITY COUNCIL'S EXERCISE OF ITS POWERS, BE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: Sec. 1.02. - Form of government. The municipal government provided by this Charter shall be known as the "council- manager government ". Pursuant to this Charter and subject only to the limitations imposed by the state constitution, the statutes of the state and by this Charter, all powers of the city shall be vested in an elective council, hereinafter referred to as the "council ", which shall in an open and transparent manner, enact local legislation, adopt budgets, determine policies and appoint the city manager, who in turn shall execute the laws and administer the government of the city. All powers of the city shall be exercised in the manner prescribed by this Charter, or if the manner not be prescribed, then in such manner as may be prescribed by ordinance. AMENDMENT NO. 8 SHALL SECTION 1.03 OF THE CITY CHARTER, RELATING TO THE GOALS OF SAN MARCOS' CITY GOVERNMENT, BE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: Sec. 1.03 Statement of Goals. The goals of the city government are to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the city's residents, provide for a high quality of life including, but not limited to, neighborhood integrity, a clean and abundant water supply, a cost - efficient electricity supply, efficient police and fire departments, educational opportunities, effective road and transportation systems, a healthy business environment, well maintained parkland and recreational opportunities, foster intergovernmental liaison and communication, encourage responsible citizenship, promote sound community and economic development, conserve and protect the city's natural resources and environment. AMENDMENT NO. 9 SHALL SECTION 3.02, SUBSECTION A, OF THE CITY CHARTER, RELATING TO THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE ON THE CITY COUNCIL, BE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: E.