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Home My WebLink About750506.tiff NN NOTICE I hereby certify that pursuant to C. R. S. 1973 , 30-11-504, as amended, a proposed charter for the County of Weld, State of Colorado, was presented to the Board of County Commissioners by J. L. "Bud" Johnson, Chairman of the Charter Commission, receipt whereof is hereby acknow- ledged. Pursuant to C. R. S. 1973, 30-11-505, as amended, the complete text of said proposed charter shall be published in the Greeley Journal as submitted to the Board. Dated: August 20, 1975 GGGrreJd IRMAN, BOARD OF COU TY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: C CZ .524<.2c./: #"" COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER A CLERK TO THE ( BY: = r uty Count erk Published: August 29 , 1975 in the Greeley Journal 750506/ /7k) 9(9 / Page 10 THE GREELEY JOUR1 August 29,1975 • not more often than every two years,and other units of government,and,under Section 4-1—Departments Created. Elected officials shall have direct author- sioners er snail make the initial appoint- Len�' then revise and alter the boundaries so that procedures provided by law,cause the (1)There are hereby created the De- ity over the employees in their respective nts for one,two and three years,in • 7 districts are as nearly equal in population co my to be included within such dis- pertinent of Finance,Central Purchasing, offices pursuant to the County personnel order to initiate the staggered term.No as possible. tricts consisting of two or more counties and Personnel;the Department of Health policies,rules,regulations,job classifica- person shall serve more than two con- Any change n the boundaries of or parts thereof s may be authorized or Services;the Department of Planning Ser- lion and compensation plans. rive terms as a member. county) Notices (3 commissioners district which shall provided by law for the joint performance vs:the Department of Engineering Ser- (7)All employees of the County shall be (4)The Planning Commission cause a duly elected or appointed commis- f county functions or the performance vice sand the Department of Communica- included within the provisions of the per- 0()Shall act and decide on all petitions sioner to be longer a resident of the of regional functions. lions Services. Sonnet system,except the Board may,in its and applications submitted to it pursuant NOTICE district which he represents shall not dis- (r)E tablisha municipal conference to (2)The Chairman of the Board of County discretion,exclude the employees of car- to law or regulation. hereby certify that pursuant to C.R.S. qualify him fromtermholding office during the be called by the Board of County Com- Commissioners shall be responsible for lain divisions,and except the undersheritf (b)Shall perform such funetlons and I 19]3,30-11-erti504,a amended, topr C.R.etl remainder of the term for which he was missioners of less than three timeseach coordination of the Department of Finance, and chief deputy of each elected official, duties as shall be provided by law and as charter for the County Weld,State o elected or appointed. year to which all municipal officials shall Central Purchasing,and Personnel. temporary employees,advisors,and con- shall be directed by the Board. of Section 3-3—Qualifications of Members. be invited and appropriate agendas de (3)The coordinator of each of the other sultants retained by contract,the County (s)All decisions of the Planning Com- Colored o,was presented to the Board County Commissioners by J.L."Bud-of Commissioners from districts shall re- veloped in order that mutual problems be departments shall be the responsibility of Attorney and Assistant County Attorneys, mission shall be subject to appeal to and Johnson,Chairman of the Charter Com- side within their geographic districts when considered. of the other Commissioners. and except as otherwise provided by law. review by the Board in accordance with receipt whereof is hereby acknom-w- om Rated,elected or appointed and dire- (s)Require that all inspections of one Except as otherwise i in this (8)The Board of County Commissioners state law and the rules and regulations missio!edged.Pursuant to C.R.S.1973,30-11-505, nominated, their terms of office. whatever type made by county officers or Charter,each department or division may shall appoint an appeals board to which an established by the Board. tlrsued.the complete text f 505, Section 3-4—Terms of Office, employees be made promptly and with- be atlministered by a director,or directors employee may appeal his dismissal,sus- (d)Application for re-zoning shall be as proposed charter shall pl published in the m(1)The terms of office of County Com- out unreasonable delay. appointed by the Board of County Commis- pension,demotion,or other grievance. referred to the Board in accordance with Greelee charter shall be d to the Board. oners shall commence on the first ti(e)d form or exercise,or provide for s rs,and subject to the mediate (a The number of members,term,and the state law and the rules and regula- Datetl:August20,1975 working day of the year immediately follow- the performance or exercise of,any or all c ruination of the commissioner,capon- qualifications of the appeals board shall lions of the Board. g the eneral election at which they am permissive functions,services,facilities s ble for the Department.Each director be set forth by the personnel policies, (e)No utility transmission system shall GLENN K.BILLINGS,CHAIRMAN elected and shall be for four years with and powers that may now or in the future shall Be responsible within his department, rules and regulations. be constructed until the entity develop- BHARDOF terms staggered as follows:Two commis- be authorized by law and not specifically subject to the approval of the Board and the (b) he procedures for appeal shall be ing such system shall have made applica- COUNTY COMMI SSIONE OFS s n each from geographic district- entioned or assigned by this Charter. regulations of the personnel system,for the outlined in the personnel policies,rules tion to the Weld County Planning Com- WELDCOUNTY,COLORADO numbered one and three and one commis- The Board hall perform or assign any appointment promotion,discipline and d regulations. mission pursuant to the rules andonan- n r elected at large,shall be elected for mandatory duty,responsibility or tune- discharge of employees of that department. (Cl The department of finance,central lions or the Planning Commission and four year terms at the general election in lion required of the county by the Sews or Responsibility for coordinating the de- purchasing and personnel hall contain until u chi tility ystem has been COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER 1976 and each four(4)years thereafter;and Constitution of the state,which may have partments 1 Health Services,Planning such other divisions as may from time to provedby the Board.Prior acquisition o ATTEST S.LOU SHEHEE,JR. f AND CLERK TO THE BOARD one Commissioner for geographic district been omitted in this Charter. Services,Engineering Services,and Com- time be established by the Board,and shall utility transmission easements and umber two and one commissioner elected Section 3-9—Compensation, cation Services shall be rotated ennui perform such functions and duties as may rights-of-way shall not be consideredB by BY:JEANNETTE ORD WAY to large shall be electetl for a four(4)year (1)Compensation of members of the allynl from time to time be assigned or re- the Planning Commission or Board. DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK term ae the be election in 1978 and Board shall be fixed by the County Council. (5)Each department may be divided into assigned to it. (I)The Planning Commission shall es- DEPUTY four(4)years thereafter. (2)No member's compensation shall be many divisions as the Board of County Section 4-3—Department of Health Ser- foolish rules ntl regulations covering Published August 29,1975 in the Greeley each(2)The term of office of a commissioner increased or decreased during his term of Commissioners may determine to be vice.. appications for utility transmission Journal shall continueuntil his successor is elected office,except as permitted by law. necessary ory oneable.Each division may (A)Division of Public Health. easement systems and hearings thereon. and qualified. e(m)Until otherwise set the salary of the be headed by one person responsible di- (1)The Director of Public Health shall be The ationshallincludeallinforma- (3)No person shall serve more than two members of the Board shall be Commis- re fly to the department director. ppointed by the Board upon consultation lion required by the Board including en- PROPOSED full consecutive terms as County Commis- Oners of districts 1 and 3,$10,00000;and C(6)Nothing herein shall prevent the ap- with the Board of Health. Iron ental and economic Impact HOME RULE CHARTER sioner. Commissioner of district 2 and Commis- .ointment of one person as head of more (2)The Director of Public Health snail: statements. FOR Section 3.5—Chairman of the Board of sioners at large,$15,000.00 per year. than one division. (a)Have all powers and duties now make The Planning Commission hall WELD COUNTY,COLORADO County Commissioners. Section 3-10—Rules of Procedure, (7)Nothing herein shall apply to the De- provided or hereafter provided by m ke its recommendations to the Board Presented to the County Commissioners (1)The Board,from among its members, The Board shall adopt rules of.epee- .eminent of Law. state law for health departments in Col- as to whether an application fora tans- July 2,1975 shall elect annually at its first meeting in duce governing the time,place,and con- (8)0 The Board shall organize and may orado. mission utility system should be granted PREAMBLE January of each year,a Chairman of the duct of its meetings and hearings,and the r ize the departments established by b)Direct supervision of the Environ- or denied and the Board shall make a We,the people of Weld County,Col- Board. introduction of the action on motions,re- this Charter,and assign or reassign 1unc- mental Health ervices. final determination. orado,M order to avail ourselves of self- (2)The Chairman shall preside over solutions and ordinances.The Board may lions and duties between departments and (c)Cooperate and work jointly with the (5)The Planning Commission shall determination in county affairs to thefullest meetings of the Board. also adopt procedures for requiring atten- divisions,and may create additional divi- Commissioner assigned to the Depart-adopt by-laws which shall state the our- extent permissible under the Constitution shade(3)The Board,from among its members, dance of its members.All official actigs s went of Health Services on all county poses oilheCommission andshMI at least. and laws of the State of Colorado,and in hall elect annually at its first meeting in shall be open to the public,and no action Ig(9)In case of re-organization or reel- health related activities. (a)Provide for the selection of its off ic- order to provide uncomplicated,unbur- shall of each year,a chairman pro tem, shall be taken by the Board other than at an epanme,there shall not be more than five (d)Make recommendations to theems and for m ittentment Of standing and pensome government responsive to the to preside over meetings in the absence of official meeting.A record of and departments at Lany aw)including including the Board for the purpose of helping to special committees necessary to effect people,and Pn order to provide for the most the chairman. shall betaken and preserved,adit shall be Department of Law)including the Depart- eliminate and avow the duplication of the discharge of its responsibilities. efficient and effective county government Section 3-6--Commissioner-Depart- publm record. m t of Finance,Central Purchasing,and services m county health related areas. (b)Provide for the adoption of a possible,do hereby ordain,establish and wants. Section 3.11--Meetings Personnel (e progra ms all health programs that schedule of meetings,including at least adopt this Home Rule Charter for Weld (1)The department of Finance,Central (1)Regular Board meetings shall beheld Section 4-2--Department of Finance,Con- affect Weld County. one meeting per month.and attendance County,Colorado. Purchasing and and Personnel shall be coordi- at least twice weekly on days to be defer- teal Purchasing,and Personnel. (f)Cooperate with the Commissioner requirements.ARTICLE I rated by the Chairman of the Board of mined by the Board by resolution,except (A)The Division of Finance and Central assigned to the Department of Health (c)Require that minutes be kept of the NAME,NATURE,BOUNDARIES, County Commissioners. regular meeting may be cancelled,how- Purchasing shall: Services,in order to plan,cooperate and Planning Commission deliberations and COUNTY SEAT (2)n Each of the other tour major depart- per,by resolution of the Board passed and (1)With the assistance of the elected of- contract with other county health agen- decisions. Section l-1—Name. a Is,as established by Article IV.shall be prior to ye cancelled at least ten(10)days helots and department gather to- so that all programs benefit from the (0)Require five members to constitute The name of the county as it operates coordinated by one of the other commis prior to the cancelled meeting data gather the information necessary for the (g)combined o use of facilities and staff. quorum. under this Charter shall continue to be Rare totether with assistance from (2)Special meetings shall be called by preparation of the budget,and in such form ag)Work with regional,state and fed- (B)Board or Adjustment. Weld County. another commissioner,both of whom shall the lerk upon the written request of the as the Board directs prepare a preliminary eel authorities relating to public health The Board of Adjustment shall consist of Section 1-2--Nature and Legal Capacity. be appointed by the Board at its first meet- Chairman or of any three(3)members of draft of the budget for the next fiscal year programs in Weld County. nine members,appointed in the same From the time that this Charter takes ef g'in January each year. the Board Each member of the Board shall and submit it to the Board by such date as (h)Report at least annually to the manner and for the same terms as the Plan- fact the county shall continue t°be: Section 3-7--Clerk to the Board, be provided at least twenty-four hours writ-the Board may direct.Such preliminary Board on all matters set forth above nine Commission.The Board of Adjust- (2)an agency of the state and (1)The Clerk to the Board shall be the ten notice of such meeting,served person- draft shall include recommended operating (i)Perform such functions and duties met will perform such functions and (2)a body politic and corporate. County Clerk. ally or left at each members usual place of expenses,capital expenditures,and re- as the Board shall direct. duties as are provided by law. Section 1-3—Boundaries. (2)r The Clerk shall be custodian of the residence.However,a special meeting cal-venuesources for all departments and (3)The Board of County Commissioners (C)The Department of Planning Services The boundaries of the county astound- county seal hall maintain a journal of led as herein provided may beheld on shoe-units of the countygovernment and any shall appoint a Board of Public Health con- hall contain such other divi siond as may aces under this Charter shall be the bound- Board proceedings;record all motions: ter notice if all members of the Board are other information deemed necessary. sisting of nine persons.Such board shall be from time to time be established by the or hereafter prescribed for the solutions, lions of and votes by the resent or have waived notice thereof in e(n)Prepare monthly financial state chosen as follows: Board.and shall perorm such functions county by the laws of the state. Board:shall be the agent of the county for writing.A copy of the notice of a special ments,budget and appopnation reports as (a)The Board of County Commission-and duties as may from time to time be Section 1-4--County Seat. service of process:and shall perform such meeting shall be posted Ina at the ous directed. shall determine six geographic areas assigned or reassigned to it. The seat of governmentof the county as other duties ae ere now or may hereafter be place in the offices of the Board at the time (3)Assist the Board in administration of and appoint one member from each of Section 4-5--Department of Engineering it i operates under this Charter shall on- prescribed by law for clerks of Boards of such notice is given to members of the the budget and in preparation of appropria- the geographic a ease Each member Services, time to be in the City of Greeley,provitletl County Commissioners or by this Charter. Board.No business shall be transacted eta lion ordinances. shall reside within thegeographic area (1)The Board of County Commissioners nothing herein shall prevent the location of Section 3-8--Powers and Duties. special meeting unless the same has been (4)Establish,maintain and operate the for which he is appointed at the time of shall appoint the director of the Depart- county buildings and facilities elsewhere in (1)The Board of County Commissioners stated in the notice of such meeting. central purchasing office for the county. his appointment and during his term met of Engineering who may be known as the county. shall be the governing body of the county.It (3)When a regular e or Special meeting is Responsibilities of the purchasing office (b)Three members shall be appointed the County Engineer.The County Engineer ARTICLE II shall exercise all the powers and perform nor coned or recessed d to aa time certain,shall include the purchase,noels,Band dis- from the county at large. shall be licensed,or hall be eligible for COUNTY POWERS all the dotes now required or permitted or notice of the time and place of the,aeon-iribution of supplies,materials,property, (c)The geographic boundaries may be license,as a registered professional en Section 2-1--General Powers. that may hereafter be required or permitted vening thereof shall be posted in a prom;-equipment and inventory pursuant to adjusted from time to time by the Board ghee,in the State of Colorado. Except as this Charter provides to the by state law to be exercised or home ent place in the offices of the Board. policies and procedures established by the of County Commissioners. (2)The County Engineer shall exercise contrary.Wed County shall exercise and by county commissioners in either home Section 3-12—Quorum. Board and in accordance with this Charter (4)The term of office shall be for three all of the powers and perform all the acts provide all mandatory and permissive rule or non home rule counties. Three of the members of the Board in and the laws of the state. years,said terms to be staggered so that and duties now required or that may here at county powers and functions as provided (2)It shall exercise all powers of the office at the time shall be a quorum forthe (5)Exercise such additional powers and two members from geographic areas and ter be required by state law to be exercised by law and shall have allrighta and powers county to determine policy and to enact transaction of business. perform such required additional the ohs and one member at large are appointed each or performer)by the County Surveyor. n or hereafter granted or allowed by the legislation. Section 3-13—Majority Required. duties as may be required by Board. year.The Board of Commissioners shall (3)The County Engineer shall perform laws now of the United States and under the (3)It shall be responsible for the proper Any resolution or ordinance to be (6)The division of Finance and Central make the Initial appointments for one such functions and duties as the Board Constitution and laws of the State of Col exercise by the county departments and adopted,amended,or repealed,shall re-Purchasing shall be under the direction Ma two and three years,in order to initiate shall direct. orado for exercise by counties',in addition other agencies established by this Charter quire concurrenceice at o of the members Finance officer whose duties shall inclutle the staggered terms.NO person shall (4)The department of Engineering shall thereto it shall bealter authorized without or by the Board for all executive and ad- of the Board in office at the time. the following: more than two consecutive terms contain such divisions as may from time to amendment to this Charter to provide all ministrative powers and tluties delegated Section 3.14—Ordinances, (a)The county Finance Officer shall on sas erve member time be established by the Board,and shall functions,services,and facilities and to ex- thereto. (1)An ordinance may be introduced at behalf of the Board of County Commis- (4)a The Boardof Public shall perform such functions and duties as may ercise all prerogatives,functions.duties, (4)Without limiting the generality of the any regular meeting by any member of the sinners act as Chief Accounting Officer adopt by-laws which shall state the pur- ,row time.time be assigned or reassigned and powers that may now or hereafter be foregoing or diminishing the total authority Board.Upon introduction it shall be pre- of thecoordinate and manage.supervise, poses of the Board and shall at least: to it. authorized by the Constitution of the State and idedth responsibility of the Board asherein sorted and read a first time,and pu bile coordinate and direct the activities of the (a)Provid e for the selection of its offic- Section 46--Department uiCommunica- i Colorado and statutes enacted pursuant provided,the powers and duties of the notice of the proposed ordinance given at Division of Finance and Central Purchas- ers,and for appointment of standing and lions Services. thereto for home rule counties,it being the Board shall include duties and powers to: least ten(10)days before its second read- ing.He shall be responsible to e Board special committees necessary to effect (1)The Board of County Commissioners intent and purpose of the people in adopt (a)Perform or provide for the perto a ing.If,upon second reading, majority of of Commissioners for the proper exec, the discharge of its responsibilities- shall appoint the director of the Depart- ing this Charter to vest their county gov- mance of any duties and responsibilities the Board approves the ordinance, me public tion,administration and functioning of (b)Provide for the adoption of a t of Communications Services. ernment with all of the prerogatives and required by statute or the Constitution of notice shall be given a second time as a the affairs of the above described divi- schedule of meetings and attendance re- (2)The Director of Communications powers of local government that are now or Colorado of county commissioners in ppr posed ordinance,at least ten(10)days sions of Weld County,including the per- quiremenis. Services shall perform such functions and in the future shall be available to it. non-home rulet' and in home rule before its final passage.Upon final dap formance by the respective divisions and (c)Require that minutes be kept of the duties as the Board shall direct. Section 2-2--Exercise of POW.. counties. n s non.public notice shall again be given. officers of those functions,dot es and Board of Public Health deliberations and (3)There may be a division of Extension All executive.administrative,and leg's (b)Enact legislation including such (2)E cept in case of an emergency ordiservices permitted or required by this decisions. Service powers, functions, duties means of enforcement thereof as shall be Rene n rdinence shall become effective charter. (d)Require five members constitute a The County Agent hat l perform such andprerogg.fives now or hereafter posses authorized by law. polio),wise formally five(5)days after its final public notice un- (b)Cause the policies adopted or ap- quorum. functions as are provided by law or as re- ed by Weld County shall be vested in a promulgate county policy.Unless other- less a later date is specified M the ordi- proved by the Board of County Commis. (e)Provide for studying county health quested by the Board,which may include Board of County Commissioners and in the wise required by statute,the Board shall na rs to be implemented in those divi- programs and direct their implements- the 4-H programs. Elective Officers provided for by this Char act only by ordinancein matters of legis- (3)e Every ordinance,except a general coons es required by the Board of County of in cooperation with the the Directors (4)The Department of Communications ter.Executive and administrative powers, tenon,contracts,appropriations,and budget ordinance,aegeneral appropriation Commissioners and insure that the ac- of Public Health and the Board of County Services shall contain such divisions as hereby vested in the Beard may,to the ex- disposition of real property,and by orb;- ordinance,and an be e adopting a tivities of those depdrtmentsare nnsis- Commissioners. may from time to time be established by the tent provided in this Charter,be exercised a e,resolution or motion,as may be code by reference,shall confined to a tent with ofthepoliciesdetermined and set B.Hospital Division: Board,and shall perform such functions by the departments herein established as appropriate,in other matters. single subject which shall be clearly ex by the Board of County Commissioners. (1e Except as pro..herein.the ad- and duties as may from time to time be agents of the Board.The legislative powers (c)Appoint,remove and establish qual- pressed in its tie. (c)Supervise and direct the prepare- ministration of Weld County General Hospi- assigned or reassigned to it. f the County shall be exercised only by the if;cations of department heads,and (4)All ordinances shall be introduced in lion of the budget. tal shall remain as provided by law and the ARTICLE V Board. through them,direct the functions of written or printed,orm.50 ordinance shall (dl Exercise control over purchases rules and regulations of the Board of True- DEPARTMENT OF LAW Section 2-3--Cooperative Agreements, county offices,departments,divisions be amended by reference to its title only, and expenditures and keep the Board of tees,and they shall be directly responsible Section 5-1--County Attorney—Appnint- The county shall have the power to enter and agenoes. but the revised sections of the ordinance, County Commissioners advised of the 1i- to the Board of County Commissioners.' m nL into contracts or agreements with other (d)Appo Appoint and remove the county at- ..amended,shall be re-enacted in full and nancial condition and future needs of the (2)Members of the Hospital Board of (1)There shall be a Department Of Law, governmental units for joint use of build- thrney,pursuant to section 5-1 of this public notice given,except as otherwise County. Trustees shall be appointed for three year Me director of which shall be known as the gs,equipment,and facilities,and for fur- Charter,and retain suchBoard prates- Provided herein for amendments to cedes. (B)The Division of Personnel shall: terms and no person shall serve more than County Attorney.He shall be appointed by nl es,including receiving commodities or see- nal advisors as the Board may deem However,an ordinance or section thereof (1)Assist the Board in the preparation of two consecutive terms. the Board for an indefinite term and his agreements law enforcement services. necessary.o maybe repealed by reference to its title and asystem of employment policies,rules,job (3)The County Attorney shall represent employment may be terminated by majority Such agreementt or contracts shall be au- (f)Adopt an administrative code. ordinance or code number only. classification and compensation plans in and advise the Board of Trustees. vote of the Board. thorized only by the Board of County Com- (,)Develop,or cause to be developed,a (5)The enacting clauseof all ordinances accordance with generally accepted per- C.Other Divisions: (2)The office of County Attorney shall be system of employment policies,rules,job Glebe:"Be it ordained by the Board of s Iprinciples. The department of Health Services shall the primary employment of the cnempl At- Section 2-0—Service Districts. classification generally n plans in ty Commissioners of Weld County, elownch system shall include et leastihe contain such other ivisions as may from torney and he shall have nootheremploy- The county shall have the power,when accordance with generally accepted Colorado." following: time to time be established by the Board, me t as an attorney. authorized and permitted by law,and re- principles and promulgate such policies, (6)An ordinance which is declared (a)Employment and promotion in the and shall perform such functions and (3)The Board may appoint such assis- questedbyeadistrict,to providefunctions rules and plans,under the authority of therein to be an emergency ordinance may county government shall be made upon duties as may from time to time be assigned tent county attorneys as it deems necessary and services within existing service dis- and incompliance with the provisions of be enacted by four-fitting at of the Com- the basis of ability,education,training, r Section to it. subject to the same term and limitations as tricts.New service districts may be created ertinent Colorado and Federal statutes mi in• sat me meeting at which it is in- and experience necessary to carry out Section 4-4--Department of Planning Ser- Inc County Attorney only after the purpose and boundaries of and this Charter. troduced,without any requirement of prior the duties and responsibilities of the v1C e Section 5-2—Qualifications. such district have been submitted to and (g)Initiate suits Or actions on behalf of public notice. Public notice of an work to be performed. (A)Division of Planning,Zoning and In. The County Attorney shall be a resident approved by a majority of those voting elec- the county. emergency ordinance shall be given forth- (b)Classification and compensation spection. M the County of Weld and a duly licensed tors living'n the owning property in the (h)Create such agencies,boards and with after passage.The effective date of an according to duties and responsibilities (1)0 director of the Department of Plan- attorney for the State of Colorado for at district The procedure for designating and commissions as the Board may deem emergency ordinance shall be the date of pursuant to adoption ofa classification Ring Services shall be appointed by the least five(5)years immediately prior to his establishing special districts and submit- necessary ores may be required by state its enactment unless a later date is and pay plan which shall from time to Board upon consultation with the Planning appointment,and shall have been actively ring the questions to the voters shall be law,and appoint the members thereof specified in the ordinance.An emergency time be reviewed and amended by the Commission. engaged in the practice of law during such established by the Board The action creating an agency,board or ordinance shall contain a specificstate- Board as necessary. (2)The Director of Planning Service. five years. Special districts may be created under commission shall also set forth compen5 met Of the emergency. 0(rc)Stannerds of employment based on shall: Sections-3--Duties. such laws as are in effect or may satins duties,and responsibilities as (7)TheChairman shall sign and the clerk conduct and performance of work and (a)Be responsible for the administra- (1)The Department administrative of Law shall exercise hereafter be adopted. well as any qualifications and conditions shall attest to all ordinances approved by the procedures for creating and abolish- lion and ordination f the Planning, all legal and administrative functions of the The county shall have the power to sof elf n vice.The Board may designate it- the Board All rtlinances of the County ing positions. Zoning and Inspection Divisions. County government assigned by law or the othegee levy and colect such taxes and self to perform the functions and exec- shall be indexed by subject byewhmcrk and (d)Dismissal,disciplinary and amp- (b)Subjectto rules and regulations Board t0 the County Attorney. may be authorized or se the process of any such board or kept in a book for that purpose which shall Ioyee grievance procedures. promulgated by the planning commis- (2)The County Attorney shall act as legal permitted by law or this Charter within such commssi unless prohbited by state be a public record. (e)An appointing or employing author- m ' advisor for the Board and all departments service districts for the support of district law or l this Charter. (8)Standard codes,oOtalegatetl by me ity may not employ or request the en.- in(i)supervise the issuance of all build- and divisions of county government. functions and services. (i)Appropriate funds for all lawful put- Federal government,the State of Colorado, him as t of any person who is related to ins permits. (3)The County Attorney shall,upon re- Section 2-5—Construction. poses', or by an agency of either of them,or by any him as spouse,parent,child,brother,alai (ii)direct and coordinate the a- questofelectivcountyofficersissuefor- In this Charter no mention f particular (j)Establish and levy taxes,charges municipality within the State of Colorado, ter or in-law. t'rviti f the a building,electrical and aI written opinions on questions of law, 4 power or enumeration of 'I powers fees and licenses by5 recognized trade of professional or (1)No employee shall,during working Plumbing i p t' s which shall b tamed by the County as hall be construedto b exclusive or to eootenulate,license and tax utilities to ga enf.00, r amendments er revisions hours engage in any ilhical activity. (c)Coordinate activities between the public documents. restrict the authority that the county would the extent permitted bylaw. thereof,may be adopted by reference:pro- Any person employed with the county, Board of Adjustment and the Planning (4)When directed by the Board,the have if the particular power were not men- (I)Purchase or otherwise acquire, advded the public notice of the ordinance except an elected official,who seeks Commission and provide the necessary County Attorney shall represent the Honed or the similar powers not enumer- hold,own,sell,trade,transfer,rDdivide, adopting any said code shall advise that election toa partisian public office,shall Boson personnel to work with the Board County,County Officers.County Emp- ated.The Charter shall be liberally con- lease,encumber,or reserve interest in copies thereof are available for inspection request a leave of absence,without pay, of Adjustment. IOyees,and appointed boards and commis- strued.to the end that,within the limits real and personalproperty,and receive at the office of the Clerk of the Board,and immediately after announcement of his (d)Coordinate the activities assigned sions and their members in suits actions imposed by the Charter and by the law of girls and grants,in the name of the Provided that any penalty clause in said a didecy. to the Planning Commission affecting and other legal proceedings. the United States and of the state,the county. codes may be adopted only if set forth in full D(g)Theoific ial hours°,all Weld County the County in connection with the Reg- (5)In the event of conflict between he county have all powers necessary or con- (m)Approve and execute,on behalf Of in the adopting ordinance. Departments shall be as established by I Council of Governments. Board and any other county officer,such ant for Meconductor its affairs.includ- boeeenty,all contracts.Contracts shall or Board shall cause the permanent the Board in the personnel policies rules le)Be responsible for planning and my officer shall be represented by the inlg all powers that counties may assume be executed for the Board by the Chair- dd a s to be codified periodically. and regulations. coordinating of all County parks and re- Weld County District Attorney. under the statutes of me state and under man. Such codification may be of the entire body (h)The personnel system shall comply creational facilities. Section 5-0--Special Counsel. the provisions of the state Constitution (m)Act as a board of appeals to hear 01 permanent ortlinance.or of the ordi- with the provisions of pertinent Colorado (f)Perform such functions and duties The Board may appoint special counsel p con rning county home rule. complaints On actions taken by county nances of some particular subject.Such and Federal statutes. as Me Board shall direct for the purpose of making investigations ARTICLE III boards,commissions and departments.codification may be re-enacted by refer- (3)The personnel policies,rules and (3)The Board of County Commissioners and representing its County in suits by and BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Procedure for appeals shall be as set Once by the Board or may be authenticated regulations and classification andcompen- shall appoint a Planning Commission con- againstthe County.itsofficersor its agen- Sectlon 3-1—Composition. forth in the administrative code,Or by In such manner as may be designated by sation plans may beamendedby the Board. sisting of nine persons.Such commission• c' Employment of special counsel shall The Board of County Commissioners resolution of the Board.No person shall ordinance.No codification ordinance shall (4)The Board of County Commissioners shall be chosen as follows. be by wnflan contract which shall set forth hall consist of five members elected as be denied the right to appeal,provided be invalid on the grounds that it deals with shall implement personnel system which (a)The Board of County Commission- the purpose and terms of employment and follows' they comply with the administrative pro-more than one subject. shall become effective no later than twelve ens shall determine six geographic areas compensation therefore. (1)Three members,each nominated, cedures established by the Board. Section 3-15--Vacancies. (12)months from the effective date of ihS and appoint one member from each of ARTICLE VI elected and residing in separate geog- (o)Establish salaries or other compen- 11 A vacancy in the office of County Charter. Me geographic areas.Each member ELECTIVE OFFICERS r phis districts as established in section 3-2 sation for the county attorney,assistant Commissioner shall be filled by appoint- (5)No County employee shall lose any shall reside within the geographic area Section 6-1--Elective Officers. of this Article coa ty attorneys,and all other county ment by County Council. vested retirement benefits by reason of any for which he is appointed at the time of The Elective Officers 01 the County of (2)Two members,each nominated and employees,or appointees not included (2)A vacancy in any other elected office, change in retirement plans. his appointment and during his term. Weld.Colorado,shall be f Cve County Com- elected from the county at large within the personnel system. except Councilman,shall be filled by ap- e(n Elected officials shall make appoint- (b)Three members shall be apponted fission e five County Councilmen;one Section 3-2--Districts. (p)Provide for reimbursement of ac-.ointment by the Board.Said appointee m is to fill vacancies in their departments from the county at large. County Clerk.who shall be Clerk of the CI)There are herebbyestablished three fuel expenses of food,travel,and lodging shell be of the same political party as tment frome list of names certifiedqualified by the person- (c)The geographic boundaries may be Board of County Commissioners:one geographic districts necessary for performance of the duties the previous off and the appointment net department to be quaffed for the pros adjusted from time to fine by the Board County Sheriff- County Coroner-one ere district 1 2 and 3 which shall, f a County Commissioner,County shall rbe effect 'I the next general ton to be filled The elected official may of County Commissioners. County Treasurer:and one County As- tlellye,correspond t0 the three Commis- COun or m0 county Officer county amp election at which t a person shall be interview each person on the list and ex- (r)The term of office shall be for three sore The salary or compensation term Of districts in existence on the effective loyee,oriooioner of an appointed board elected for the rARTICerofthe term,if any amine the qualifications and Shall have the years,said terms to be staggered so that office and qualifications of such officers date of Ibis Charter. Commission ARTICLE IV authority to reject all persons on the list two members from each geographic area hall be as provided in this Charter. a2)The Board shall review the bound- o(q)Authorize multi-jurisdictional per- DEPARTMENT OF whereupon the personnel department shall and one member at large are appointed Section 6-2—Oath of Office, arms of the districts when necessary,but formance of duties and functions with rnteu.v"="......., Certify a new lice August 29,1975 THE GREELEY JOURNAL t age 11 office,every officer designated by the Char- event of a vacancy In the office of County the County Personnel System. 'e for inspection In the office of the file with the Clerk an affidavit of not more When e petition with sufficient signa- ter shall take,subscribe,and file with Sheriff,the Unaeretlerift shall perform all 13)A vacancy in the Board of County c; x to the Board during regular office than two hundred words stating the lures is filed within the time allowed,the Coun Clerk,an oath or affirmation that he the duties of County Sheriff during such Commissioners shall be filled by appoint- hears,and that any interested person may reasons for requesting the recall.The Clerk Clerk shall present the petition to the will support the Constitution of the United absence or until rush vacancy shall be fit- men,by the Council.Said appointees-shall fluor register any objections oatany shall,within forty-eight hours after the fit- Board ae its next regular meeting. States,the Constitution of the State of Col- led. be of the same political par as that of the time prior to the final adoption of the p�of said affidavit,mail a copy of the af- (2)Board Action. evade,this Charter and the Ordinances of (2)The Undersheriff shall pertorm such pp usofiece,:and the appointment shall butlget. tfo be recalled certified may,o days of Upon opr referendum the Board fan the County of Weld,Colorado,an.will other duties as may be directed by the Oe effective until the next general election, (3)Follpwing'ne public Dlsc hearing hear-to be recalled who may,within five days of initiative or referendum petition,the Board faithfully perform the duties of this office. County Sheriff. t which time a person Shall be elected for ingot the Board my revise or e receipt of said affidavit,file with the Clerk,a shall,within thirty(30)days,either; Section 6-3--Vacancy. Section 10.6--Jailor—County not Furnish the remainder of the term,if any. ,proposed budget or increase or decrease sworn statement of not more than two (a)Adopt the ordinance or resolution Vacancies in elective offices,except Residence. (4)In the event a valid canteen for recall y item therein.The Board shall then hundred words to justification of his course submitted by an initiative petition; County Commissioners and County Coun- The County shalt`not be required to f Presen d as provided in Article XV,the adapt the budget together with any office..After receipt of the statement an as the ordinance or resolution, m- ailmen shall be filed by the Board as pro- Dish the Sheriff,...keeper of the jail,n r Council may susperM the officer befog re- reendmend thereto,in accordance with defense,if any,but in no event later than ten r part tbereof,referred to by a referen- Itled by this Charter. any deputy appoinqq�Bfor that oureose,with called with pay,peMingg the atoll stet- (fie requlremen,s of state law.The Board days after failing a copy of the aft davit to dam petttton; Section 6-4—Term of Office. living quarters.Imo shall not relieve the icon.In the t the Council suspends shell also atlopt an ordinance approprtat-the officer,the Clerk shall issue a petition (c)Submit the proposal provided for in (1)The term of oifice of all elected offices sheriff of his duty taeetety keep all prison-Such officer,the Council may apeotntsome g funds for the ensuing fiscal year and for recall. the petition to the electors. shall commence on the first working day of a minuted to hY ceded),according to qualified person to perform,^ duties of shall certify the taxes M be levied as pro- (2)Said petition shall include the state- (3)Submiaslon to Electors. the immediately following the t law. the office pending the recall election.In the yid etl by law. merit of reasons for requesting recall antl Should the Board decide to submit the year atw y g genera event the officer to not recalled.he shall be el)The Board may adopt emergency ap-the officer's statement of justification if proposal to the electors,it shall besubmlt- I r four yewhich he is elected and shall be E S1 immediately reinstated. proprtations upon declaration that an un-there be such a statement.Said petition 'ed at the next general election held in the for four years. COUNTY TREASURER yreinta gent ea y county or,at the discretion of the Boardat (2)The term of office of all elected of- Section 11.1—Bond. p(5)In the event an elected official is for- foreseen disaster or y exists. us[be si etl b qualified electors num- flees shall continue until a successor The County Treasurer shall execute to m llypchargetl or indicted for the commis- Such appropriations shall be funded from baring at least fifteen per cent(15%)of the special election;provided,however,that elected and qualified. the peapIe of the SteteofCeletedo,and file s f e crime,the Council may suspend tangency orotherava1 ble funtls,or as total nu mbar of votes cast for that oarticu- if newer.or special election is to be held Section 6-5--Qualifications. In the office of the County Clerk,a bond,as such officer,with or without pay, ending Otherwise permitted by state law. tar office, the last preceding election in Me County within 120 tlaysafferpresen- (1)All elected officers shall be qualified provided by this Charter and approver)byy prosecution of the offense,If elected (5)Except as otherwise provided herein,within the district from which the officer fatten thereof,the Boar.shall call especial electors of the County. the Board.The sureties shall be resmnsl- Officer is foundguiltyot y by a the provisions of state law concerning w Selected or within the county in the case election to be held within sixty(60)days. (2)All elected officers shall have resided blefortheactsoiths CounryTreasurerand courtorlury,the Council shall immediately adoption of budgets and appropriation of of an officer elected at large. ()The presentation to the Board of in the County fora consecutive period of his deputies. upentl such effacer without pay until his funds by local governments shall govern (3)Each signer of a petition Mali sign his valid and sufficient referendum petition not less than one(1)year immediately pre- Section 11.2—Duane. conviction shall become final and he has the procedures of the Board, name,and after his name,the date antl his shall automatically suspend the opera- ced ing election. (1)The County Treasurer shall appoint a exausted,or by failure to assert them,has Section 14-3--Capital Improvements place of residence by street and number, (ion of the ordinance r reoluteon in (3)All elected officers shall be at least chief deputy to act In his absence,dlsabil-waived all rights to newtraai an.all rights of Program and Budge'. rural route and box number.or other cur- question pending repeal by the Board or twenty-one(21)Years of age before assum- Iry,o e of avecancy in the office.and PP....a At the time such officer s convic- The Board may require that the director(emery designation,except that a post of- final determination by the electors,ex- ing office. such y Chief Deputy shall perform all the Lion s final,the attach shad be vacant and f Finance and Purchasing submit,at the fice box number shall be insufficient. cep(as heretofore provided with regard (4)Except for County Councilmen and dui es of County Treasurer during such ab- the vacancy filled as herein provided. time of submission of the annual program (41 The signed recall petition shall be to b(The Or all the Coroner,each County office shall be until such vacancy shell be filled. Should the officer be suspended from five year capital improvements program filed with the Clerk within sixty days after (b)The result of all elections held the primary employment of the officer dui- s,(2)The County Treasurer may appoint office by the Council,as provided in this and budget.Such program shall include issuance.If said petition is filed within the der the provisions of this section shall ing the term for which he is elected or am such other deputise as may be necessary or Lion,be tountl not guilty Ina state or mm ntletl projects,construction time specified,and appears to be sufficae., be determined by a majority vote of the pointed. required to carry outthe duties of'beoIfrce. federal court, tiher on appeal,ermine! schedule,estimate of costs,anticipated re-the Board shall set a date for a recall elec- electors voting thereon. Section 5-6--Compensation. (3)The County Treasurer shall exercise trial.or new trial. Council shall forthwith a sourer,methods m financing,and ton to be held within sixty tlays,uniessa (c An ordinance or resolution adopted (1)Compensation of all elected officers, all of the powers and perform all the acts re instate such officer and he shall receive venue other information as may be required. general...nor especial election will y by the electorate ihrouah initiatory ppro- except County Concllmen,shall be fixed by and duties now required or that may hereof- hssbeck pay,unless during such period. Section 14.4—Audits. held within one hundred twenty(120)days ceedenes may not be mended re- the County Council. ter be',ire,by state law to be exercised suspension,e successor to h sus- The Board shall providefr an indepen-following the filing of the petition,in which pealed by the Board fora period oirtwo (2)NM elective officers compensation or perfor ad by the Coun Treasurer. ,ended officer has,been duly erected and dent annual audit of all county accounts t the recall election may be held at the years and a resolution or ordinance re- shall increased or descreased during his (4)The County Treasurer may exercise qualified.In the event a successor to such and funds,antl more frequent audits s time of the general or special election.To pealed by the electorate may not be re- term of office.except as permitted by law. those tliscre[lon ry county functions and re- suspended officer has been so elected and deemed necessary.Such audits shall be each petition paper shall be attached an eacted by the Board fora period of two ARTICLE VII powers,and provide such services as may tale his such suspended officer shall cn matle by ac certified p bite accountantor affidavit Dy the circulator thereof.stating years. COUNTY ASSESSOR be authorized by law. carve his back pay only up to the expiration selected by Inc Board.The same auditor or the number of signers and affirming that (d)lf two o'more ordinances orresolu- Sectton]-1—Bond. Section 11-3--Qualifications of Chief De. date of his regular term of office and he auditing firm shall not be retained for more each signature is the genuine signature of hens adoptetl at the same election shall The County Assessor shall execute'O putt'' hall not be reinstated or paid further un- than five consecutive years.The audit shall the person whose name at purports to the have confltcteng provisions,the pr., x The Chief De t shall Have had a less he'rs such person duly elected and be available for inspection by the public to and that at was made to Inc presence of the in the ordinance or resolution re- thepeopleoftheStateof Colorado,and file pU y Ilfisd. the office of the Clerk to the Board. atflant and that each signer has stated to lying the highest number of affirmative in the office of the Count Clerk,a bond mot flue gars invesimen[experi- qua ce y s r in handling investments,of the type (6)The Council shall review all aspects Section 14-5--Funds. the circulator that he is a qualified elector votes shall prevail este such conflict and provided by this Charter and approved by handled an the oifice of the County Trees- of county government and shall make such Funds shall be established as directed of the County. the adopted ordinance or resolution re- handled in The sureties shall be response- periodic reports to the peesle rub tang to by the Board,pursuant to the provisions of (5)All petitions shall be deemed and held 'Ding the lesser number of votes,to the urer ble for the acts of the County Assessor and Section 11-0—Investment of Funds. expenditures,efficiency,responsiveness, state law to be sufficient if they appear to be signed extent it is severable,shall nevertheless his deputies. (1)The County Treasurer shall,with pa,. adherence to statutes,laws and agate- Section 14-6—Long Term Financing. by the requisite number i g and be effective except as to the matters of Section]-2--Duties dente,deposit available funds in - bons,a.other matters as the Council The incurringi of indebtedness by the such sign hall be deemed held to be conflict or inconsistency. (1)The County Assessor shall appoint a dance with the statutes of the State of Col- deems advesreble.Such report or reports county and the issuance of evidences of a qualified elector,unless a protest in writ- (el The Board shall not refer more than chief deputy to act in his absence,desabil hubo in such form as the Council shall such indebtedness shall Id authorized, ing under oath shall Defiled in the office of five measures to the people at anyeen- aty,or in case of a vacancy in the oifice,and financial instelbtaorw. oetermeneand shall be filed with the Board made and executed in accordance with the the Clerk by some qualified elector,within eralelecti The number of measures to such chief deputy shall perform all Inc (2)All interest from County funds shall of County Commissioners and copies fur- taws of the state,including the borrowing fifteen days after such petition is filed.set- be submitted at a special election shall duties of County Assessor during such ab- Dished to MI elected officers. of money to fund county projects,the tine forth specifically the grounds of such not be limited. until such vacancy shal Inc filled. become a part of the general fund,except ] For thepledging o project repayment protest. ro e 2 The ocean( Assessor that interest from particular funtls may,by (e purposes of assisting the f t revenues in re tIn Incthe event of such test the ARTICLE XVI s c) y may appoint s tattoo of the Board,be retained in such Council in carvin out the duties set forth thereof,and the issuance of revenue war- Clerk shall forthwith mail a copy to the per- GENERAL PROVISIONS uhted to as may be necessary or fund. n paragraph(6)above,the COuncel may rants.revenue bonds or other forms olive- son or persons named in such petition as Section TheB61--Continuity of Government. required to carry out the dotiesoilocer ice. ARTICLE XII appoint a performance and,tor who shalt be dance of such obligations. representing the signers thereof,together The Board shall provide for continuity of (3)The County Assessor shall exercise OFFICE OF COUNTY responsible solely to the Council.The Section 14-7--Limitation on Annual Tax with a notice fixing a time for hearing such government in the event of a disaster.It all of the powers and perform all the acts SURVEYOR ABOLISHED Council shall determine his qualifications Levy protest which hearing shall be not less than ahall prescribe gurus which well pre- and duties now required or that may hereof Section 12.1—Mee of County Surveyor and compensation.He shall serve at the (1)Limitation.Except as otherwise pro- five nor more than ten days afters h serve representative government and pro- terbe required by state law to be exercised Abolished, Pleasure of the Council.The office of per- aided herein,all ad valorum tax levees for notice is mailed.All hearings shall be be- vide an orderly line of succession ofauthor- or performed by the County Assessor. Upon adoption of this Charter the office formance auditor need not be a permanent county purposes,when applied l to the total fore the Clark and all testimony shall be ity p when disaster makes such measures (4)The County Assessor may exercise of County rah shall be abolished ei- position,but the office may be filled by the vluation for ed t t i the County, under oath.Such hearings shall be sum- necessary.In no case will such temporary those discretionary couny functions and lectsve January(.19]6. Council as it deems necessary. shall be reduced Scso as to prohibit the levy- miry and not subject to delay,and must be beyond the of elective offices extend powers,and provide such services and Sec[1on 12.2—Tranaler of Dulles. Section 13-9—Nominatlonoi Councilmen. ing of a greater amount of tax revenue than concluded within thirty(30)days after such beyondthenextscheduledgeneralxelec- facilities as may be authorized by law. The County Engineer shall exercise all of (1)Candidates for councilmen shall be was leveed from ad valorum taxation in the petition is filed,and the results thereof shall lion. Section Chief Deputyief Deputy. yhave attended the powers and perform all the acts and nominated without regard to political parry prat o ing ytlarfpplu'M1e a per centof bonds sb,forthPwreshpner^efe'fdpt5i the person or Ali- Section 16-2—Eminent cite eothein duties now req Iwed or that may hereafter it l f bye petition on forms suppt d by c P 0 payment ons representing gn s p pet, county s powers of and passed the Colorado Tax Assessors be r i ed b rate law to be exercised or the county k.A petition of nomination and interest ih t'on. eminent domen to the fullest extent au drool o an equivalent thereof,and shall rtogmed b ythe Count Surve may consist of one or more sheets but it (2)increased levy—procedure 6)In case the petitiones not uffc petit may ihor zed by state law. have hatlra minimum of five years expert- Section 12-3--Existing Properly and Re- shall contain the name and address of only mo If the Board be.the opinion the b withdrawn by the persons or a majority Section 16-3—Bonding of Officers.ence in reading and platting legal descrap- cords candidate.The petition may designate amount of tax limited by the preceding of the persons representing the signers of Members of the Board and such other too, Inc application of Inc ill levy to re- All property records,equipment and o re persons as a committee to fella section well be insufficient for the county such peteteon,and may,within fifteen(15) officers or employees as by It oardmay re- 01ty assessment,antl the appllcte. supplies of the office of toady Surveyor, vacancy such nomination. needs for the current year,it may submit days thereafter,ion lhaded and refaled as quire and as required this Charter shall f Incthe assessment rolls to the computer. wherever located existing when this Char- (2)Nomination petitions may be cercu- the question of an increased levy to the an original petition.The finding as to Inc give bond in a amount and with surety ARTICLE VIII ter becomes effective,shall be transferred fated and signed beginning on the ninety- County Council,and the County Council sufficiency of any petition may be reviewed prescribed by Inc Board,or as required by COUNTY CLERK as directed by the Board. fifth day and ending on the forty-fifth day shall examine the needs of the County by the Distract Court of Weld County,upon law.The premiums on such bonds shall be Section 8-1—Bond. ARTICLE%III prior to the day of election.Each petition end ascertain from such examination the application of any person signing such pet- paid by the county,and the bonds shall be The County Clerk shall execute to the COUNTY COUNCIL shall be signed by qualified electors in the financial condition thereof,and if in the eteon,bu such review shall be hadand deter filed with the County Clerk.The amount of people of the State of Colorado,and file an Section 13-1—Composition. following umbers: opinion of a majority of the County mined forthwith. each bond shall be re-established prior to • the office of the County Clerk,a bond,as The Count Council shall consist of five (01 Fora candidate in Inc council at Council that the County is in need of ad. (7)There shall be whose on the official S each election. provided by this Charley and approved by members elected 560owl large at least two hundred(200)qualified Icrealfunes,the council may grant an ballot,as to every officer whose recall is to Section 16-4--invalidity of Part--Severe- the Board.The sureties shall be reopens, (11 Three members.each nominated, electors residing (than the county; eased levy for Inc County in such be voted on.the words,"Shall(name of the bility. ble for the acts of the County Clerk and his elected and residing- separate neon- (b)For a candidate from a geographic amount as it deems apprpreate and tY, person against whom recall petition is filed) If a court of competent jurisdiction shall. deputes. 'chic d-sir cisas established Article IIL die-t t least two hundred(2001 qua) County authorized to make such in- be retained in the office of(title t officer. by finaljudgment,hold any partor prov Section B-2--Duties. a Section 3 2 of this Charter. lied electors residing i in the candidate's creased levy.However,no such excess The ballot shall provide for "y or no i this Charter to be invalid or uncon (1)The County Clerk shall appoint (2)Two members,each nominated antl d it c,; levy shall be granted which willallow ea vote. sttutonal,all other provsons of this Char chief deputy to act in his absence,disabel- elected from the county et large. (3)Each qualified elector signing a pets- greater revenue than would be produced (8)If a majority of those voting on said ter shall be considered to be severable and ity,or in case of a vacancy in the office,and Sectlon13-2--Oualiflcallons of Members. teen shall add to his signature his place of by applying the previous year mill levy to question of the recall of any incumbent shall not be affected thereby and the effect such Chief Deputy shall perform all the 1 Councilmen from distracts Shall re- esOence by street and number,rural route the current years assessed valuation. from office shall vote"yes',said mourn- f such decision shall not extend beyond duties of County Clerk during such b- sitlewsihin'helrgeographictllsirictswhen and box number or other customary de peg- (b)In case the County Council refuses bent shall continue in said office;if a major- that required by the court's ruling. until such vacancy obeli be filled. ated.elected or appointed and dui- nation, pt that a post office box or fails within f ifteenp(15)days after sub- sty shall vote"no"such incumbent shall Section 16-5—Article and Section Titles. se(2)The County Clerk may appoint such nom of each shall be insu 01rint The circulatorion to it of an dopted budget to 'hereu on be deemed removed antl have- The Article and section titles (this other deputies carry s as may be necessary or re- ing their terms a office. each nomination ateon shall make an rani such increased levy,n all of et,or in shall be titled provided in this Charter are inserted for reference and con- ()Councilmen shall not hold anpy otherPe Q ncyas qulretl to Oct Inc duties of ore office. county elective office and shallot be a affidavit that each signature thereon is Inc the event an increase beyond that which Charter. vensenre only and shall not be control dto (3)The County Clerk shall be the Clerk to ounry employee. signature of the person whose name el our- Inc council is authorized to grant is Section 15-4—Initiative and Referendum, limit,prescribe,or in any way control the the oard yof County Commissioners as Section lb3—Torino of ORlee ports to be and that each signer has stated sought,the question may be submitted to The People of Weld County reserve to scope or intent of any provision therein. provided(4)Thby County Clicle erk shI. all exercise all 01 (1)The terms of office pi County Coun-ion 3-7. tothf c circulator iortounty gddst�iict,,as genthe eral fified or peciallors of electothe n called for that ferendum,by es h petition,towers of„p000ailawnd rrp- Saction 16-6—Notice to Incpu r Ordc finances and of the u dperform all the acts and oilmen shall commenceon theta's,working ore ecay be or county anprop- public powers an tlay of the year immediately following the the case may be,for which the nomination Purpose. osed law,re amendment of a law,submit- certain official acts,a ants, s shall• now required or that may hereafter ge era)election ft which they are electetl is made.The signature of each signer of a (c)Due notice of submission of the fed for the registered voters of the county to lions,proceedings meetings shall be be required by stale law to be exercised or andshalibefor four petition shall constitute prima facie ova- question of whether to grant Molnarease aprove or reject at the polls.An ordinance given.Unlessdefinedrotherwiseentheor- per(ormed by the County Clerk. goers' man tlence of his qualifications without the re- levy shall be given by the County Clerk for or resolution may be initiated by petition,or es,rules or laws public n to the (5)The County Clerk may exercise those shill)The term.c��tlnueunlllll'srce of a successoq'selected I darement that each signer make an af- at leastthirty(30)days in advance of the ra esolution on an enacted ordinance or procedure to which the public noticere- dlscretaonarycountyfunctionsandpowers fidavel as to his qualifications. date set for the general or special elec- solution may be had by petition,or the later,public notice maybe p by publication in and provide such services and facilities as antl3qualified, spn shalt serve more than two (4)No petition shall be mlid that does (eon by giving a public notice as provided Board on its own motion in enacting an newspaper of general circulation in the may be authorized by law,for County os cutive terms esacouncelman. not contain the requisite number of names herein.(a majority of the votes cast at ordinance or rereon,on may provide a County or by such other media In such Clerks. Section 13-4--Openlzatlon. f electors qualified to sign the peteteon. any such election s in favor of the in. referendum thereon. form as may be prescribed by the Board. ARTICLE IX eI)At its first meeting in January each Any such petition may be amended an this eased levy as named in said election The referendum shall apply to all old, When the notice informs the public of some COUNTY CORONER year Council shall elec,,irom among re peel al anytime prior to fifteen tlays be- note ce,then the County may make such Dan and resolutions,nae passed by the event to take place in the future,it shall be Section 9-1—Duties. embers,a President,who shall preside fore the tlay of election. increased levy. Board,except ordinances making the tax published at least five days prior to such (1)The County Coroner shall appoint a 'Zee' its meena nd a Vice-Prised eat, (5)An elector may sign more than one (d)In the event such increase shall be levy,making the annual appropriation,cal- event chief deputy to act in his absence,desabil- who shall Pre-aid-ilia-absence of the Press- nomination Petition' voted by the electors under the ieced- ling a special election r ordering em- Section 16-7--Vacancy. Ity,or in case.a vacancy in Inc oifice and dent (6)Each nomination tin petition shall be ing subsections,the increased revenue paid for nis initiated by petition and to be Every elective county office shall be- suchchief deputy shall perform all of the (21 The Council shall adopt rules of pro- filed with the County Clerk no tater than the resulting therefrom shallbe included in paid by special assessments.Measures come ant,on the happening of any one duties of County Coroner during such ab- cadbre the', P'ace and con- forty-fifth day prior to the day of election. determining the five per cent(5%)tomato- sassed es emergency measures shall be of Inc following events,before the expere- sence or ntil such vacancy be filled. governingEvery such a etition hall have endorsed hen en the following year. except to referendum lake other measures, ,eon of the term of officer tl f,;of its meetenge antl herenes,antl the such The County as may b may appoint inirod action of a C action on motions antl thereon or appended thereto pti g written Section 14-8--Limffe[lon of Capital Ex- from pt that they effect not le efer suspended (1)The death of the f officer. ru hothe'deputies as may be necessary or solutions.The Council may also adopt affidavit of the centlidate accepting such petliturea. from going into effect while referendum (2)The resignation of the officer. equired to carry out the duties of theoifece. Procedures for requiring)attendance of it an 'nation.The acceptance of nomination Any one project,except hospital pro- proceedings are pending.If,when submit- (3)The removal of the officer,by recall or (3)The County Coroner shall exercise all embers.All orri al meetings shall be shall contain Inc full name and place of dads,requiring a capital expenditure out of led to a vote of the electors,an emergency otherwise. of the powers and perform all the acts and m of the cendedeale. funds procured by ad valorem taxation measure be not approved by a majority 0i (6)Toe officer ceasing to be a resident of duties now required or that may hereafter open to[he public,and no action shall be residence 7)n The county clerk shall cause all equalto a three mill levy for three years,or a those voting thereon.['shall be considered Weld Cpunry,or in the case of an officer be re taken by the Council other than al an off,- preserved for a hot project requiring a ca - repealed, required by state law to be exercised or sal meeting.A record of proceedings shall n alien petitions to be pilaf pro act re capital expa led, regards any further action required to live in a district,ceasing to be a performed by the County Coroner. preserved, ntl it shall be period of two years.All such petitions shall diture from ad valorum lax funds be pr a conferred by alt rights and privileges resident of the district from which elected. 4 The Count Coronerexercisebe taken and n pet proper y years,shall be pro- conferred by it shall be null and void;pro- (5)The officers refusal or neglect to lake () y y public record. a open public inspection antler three mill ley for three those discretionary county functions and (3)Regular meetings shall be held a, regulation by the clerk. habated until such time as the question of eded,however,that such measure so re-0110 deposit of office or renew his official bond, powers,and provide such services as may least monthly onadso or days to be deter- (e)Procedure for withdrawal shall be as eal suture of said funds shall have been pealed shall be deemed sufficient authority or to deposit such oath and bond within the be authorized by law,for County Coroners. inetlb the Councilb Iution5 follows: first submitted toer vote of the qualified for any payment made or expense incurred time prescribed by law. ARTICLE X by yresl patio Any person who has been nominated electors at a general or special election and enact dance with the measure previous to (6)The final decision of a competenitre- COUNTY SHERIFF. ee'ings may be called btpige President e and who has accepted a nomination may shall have received a majority vote approv-'the referendum vote thereon. banal.declaring void an officer's election Section 10-1--Qualifications. copy o f the notice of a ring shall office, a his name to be withdrawn from g such expenditure. (1)Procedure. r ppointment. The County Sheriff shall be a graduate of nostetlenaconspleuouslacelnsionerea-, such nomination,at en time prior to Section 14-9—Bidding--Procedure. (a)An Initiative or referendum petitioncompetent the Board of County Commissioners at a certified law enforcement00 academy or(5 the time such notice is given to members of ban affidavit before election,byewrit- (1)TheBoard of County Commissioners shall be signed by qualified lectors wbunal sctte finding an officer guilty of ittee. . stetuteon requiring at least 90 quarter(60 the Council. ten affidavit withdrawing from such shall adopt bedding procedures for county numbering at least five(5%)per cent of Section 16-8--Boards--Composition. mister)credit hours for graduation;or Section 13-6--Quorum--Majority Ac- nomination.The affidavit stating with-purchaes hick shall assure open and the total vote at the last general election. The members of all appointive boards have had a minimum of five years expire- (ton - arawalshall be signed bythe candidate competitive bidding on all county porch- and all signatures on said petition shall and commissions shall be broadly rep- e an administrator in law enforce- (1)Three of the members of the Council and filed with the clerk. e and the Central Purchasing Division be obtained wethen 45 days prior to the'resemateve of the community and geog- ent at the rank of Sergeant,or above. in office at the time shall be a quorum for (9)Objections to nominations.All pets-Shall follow the procedures adopted an all date of filing of the petition with the rash ec area served. Section 10-2—Bond. the transaction of business,but in the ab-irons of nomination which are in apparent county purchases. Clerk.Any such petition shall be adore, (1)The members of all appointed The County Sheriff shall execute to Me aenee pia quorum,a lesser number may conformity with the provisions of this sec- (2)Bid specifications shall be prepared sedgal to the Board and may be an aygprn_ boards and commissions shall be ap- people of the Stale of Colorado,and file in adjourn any eating to a later time or date, non,as determined by Inc clerk,are valid in such a manner as to invite and er o r- gate of two or more pelatlonppapers pointed for three(3))year terms. the office of the County Clerk,a bond,as ntl an the absence of all one'members the unless objection thereto as duly made in age beddipmirom all supplaera.megoods tical as to content and simultaneously (2)No person shall serve more than two provided by this Charter and approved by president may ad)Ourn any meeting for not writing within three days after the filing of dequrp ant being purchased by the filed by one person. consecutive terms on any one appointive the Board.The sureties shall be respons Ion r than O week. the same.Incase object on is made notice County.Nspecifications shall be as submit- (5)Ainitiativep Rion shall set forth. board or commission. ble for the acts of the County Sheriff,the (2^Any resolution on to be adopted. thereof shall be forthwith mauled to any led to bidders restrictive detail as to 'n full the d' or resolution it (3)No person who has been an elected Snare herft,and his deputes. me dad or repatetl,or any other action candidate who may be affected thereby.eliminate any line of competitive equip proposes to relate and no petition shall officer of the County shall be appointed Section10-3-Duties. of theGouncilshall re t The clerk shall pass upon the validity of all m t. propose d to initiate more than one aide- to an appointive board or commission 1 The Count Sheriff shall appoint quire concurrenceo objections,whether of form or substance, a(3)The County Comm lest n shall give a e or resolution.A referendum ' until one her leaving office.ass () Y FPoin three of the members of the Council in of- pe i- year a deputyheriff,who shall also be a general and has decisions upon matters of form preference m r sedent Weld County bad- lion shall identity the ordinance or rapt- n(4)Policy reconsider s of advisory lice at the time. deputy,to serve during Inc pleasure of the (3)All offeceal ectaon taken by theCouncel shall be canal.His eo cctsupon matters of tlers in all cases where the bids are tom- ution,or part thereof.It of proposes,o be boards shall be considered le the Board Sheriff. hall be announced by the Presad ant or,' substance hall be open to judicial review.petatave in price and quality. submitted to the voters for approval, and either accepted or rejected.If re- (2)TheCountySheriffmayappointsuch his absence,DytM Vice-Presid en,,and all Said clerk shall tl title object tons within at (4)The County Commie one's shall (c)Each signerer a petition shalt sign atted in whole or in part,the reasons for other deputies as may be necessary or re- official commuri)fra'ions f the Council least forty-eight hours after the Same are enter in the minutes of the meeting,at his name,and ,ter has name,Inc date such rejection shall be stated and madea quared to carry out the duties of the office. hither oral or written,shall be made by feted ntl any objections sustained may be which a purchase is made for other than a and his place ofaresiaentce street and part of the Board's records,open to'he (3)The County Sheriff shall exercise all v is Oresident o rn his absence,by the remedied or defect cured upon the original low bid,the reason for not accepting the number,rural mute and be..number,or public. of the powers and perform all the acts and Vice-President.r petition,by an amendment thereto,or by low bid. Sc other customary designation,except Section 16.9--Conflict of Interest. duties now required or that may hereafter filing s new petition within three days after (5)All purchases of 52,000.00 or more that a post office box number shall be (1)General No County officer,member be required by state law to be exercised or Section 13-6—Compensation. such objection is sustained,but in no even'shall be by winsufficient lten,sealed bid and bids over . of an appointed Board,or employee shall performed by the County Sheriff. A Councilman shalt receive no compen- later Manthe thirtieth day before the day of$2,000.00 shall,be followed by a ten day (co To each petition paper shall be at- have any interest en any enterprise or or- (4)The County Sheriff may exercise teen for his services,but shall be ream-election. period for consideration and investigation tanned an affidavit by the circulator 5signers g szateon doing business with Weld those discretionary count functions and nursed for aclualend necessary expenses ARTICLE XIV f the bids submitted to determine corn- thereof,stating the number of signers County which might interfere with the un- Iacelf• fre5 ands marov de be authorized b services taw and incurred an the performance of his official FISection 14-1AN Fiscal CE YeaD UDGET r. senersshalsons of gacice t th and e bidethe The find lobe the affirming th genuine at each signature is biased discharge of his duty to the public (5)The County Sheriff shall provide such Section 13-7--Vacancies. The fiscal year of the county shall corn-most beneficial top the County.y person whose name signature of be.and restrictohe and Me nest n shall not at ly the County.This law enforcement services to incorporated (1)0 vacant hall be filled by t- m on January l and end on December ARTICLE XV carper ppyntedre rdf,,or municipalitiesbeprovided for by ent by the remaining members appoint- the 31,of eat u ELECTIONS that at was made in the all ben it of the member of an m appointed t board, c as may m . g s year, noes otherwise a has- feaCl.Such petition within fifteen with employee's department transaction has no,direct such se contract or ajoint agreement be, Council. Slection by 14-a lAeoaw ualr Bme counties.Sectionxcept as General Elections. days Canka who sthe signatures waturre hhere n If enttacerprise nor businessor ergorganization. with any such eon the Board and lt municipality.sty. mo A dies, vacancy(Mall exist when 11 Coun- Section a director Annual Budget. Except elected oerwere f the theic u In,hes the p cam,aes esa ct o suffic.It en(2) pe organization. Sherifn 10.4—Quelliicetions of Under lilice, does,turn th,is removed from oh non s ell prepare re p ree Drcome benomiaced officers note pursuaunry shag number petition of does ur contain 01afiedelec. (2 Specific: employee sheriff. ere,moves from the district from which a e hell neap asc recommended l a at genera l elected pursuan No slate to of signatures Shull of notify forltw b icy (a)No employee ll tav Cny inl Pert (lcTop std Degee,shall quve As- elected,u n ate for ac unty eie t be- budget forth.next fiscalget andshat s locau a Sewti gun-gal a pe51 1 tors.the Clerk a per onI forthwith p byt, chasing Divisionenterprise shoorganization have any interest eo of Arcs Degree -tequivalent,or n comer a candidate far a he cou elected of to the Board Such budget shall include Section al el Special Elections. certified mail the n(IS) filing such pet b any s wrhr se or orunt zalion doing Police efi Police Administration.or n See Section a1 employe of the Duties. commencedoperatingand revenue source cap tat Spec solutffin o elect oar shall be ducted by notification ntl n Shan e 5)d y f om ng bus nets w er`r the County. relatedcders Se(l(Th 3C u eHwere�etnd hetsal depaoments nit dlthe countys r o oardamco who the prord vid sions of stateted in ac- n supplemental be allowedpaierihe filing tees(b) f he Tres rTers cllmn nor etude lesast The Uatlerlaw enforcement sho Ken hod al (11Th.oouncH sn n th pet the salaries of deoment, a antl unlit of r nform goy- Dd nc1 with tRe provisions of law. pf s)A rementdl m pal li pashal. a y proir sla y inurect sly hnl racial east inch ding tusub aialdin eraive all County on oCommissioners. ommI sio a rs.the of eoare dr m of and any other information SecAtion 1cled5-3 officer ()A referendum petition instance nst n el with the any prooni in interest in any maintains including experience, administrative of date.ny hangensalary,aye delayed deemed 0oard Sit anany time.Once 00001iOn On re-m jerks iilhi tiry 130)days s afer th toe U,sits. in which me Countymaintains antl)Tperhe S el el de. to provide for salary cy may bellcn fored hearing bon a proall po.d ludget Pu bb-041office at been,time. 00 of ereenon on on fechveClerk )the thirty(or inane or ins el- (3)Que. (3)The It met shall determine above that Inc a I as commissioners pissii at all compensation for nc un hearlrg sa b l b eg Public can has been helot tip other elheld f al lion to dale hf the opdt ition or rs.The (n)he event rqu esti to risenas: bonersheriff meets the above quoit Pica- all 21 th Cocif m all limes. lea notice of such hearings shall he given et recall one year.T The pros d re for recall l time to which such a pylon refers.The In the evict a 1 interest t bet rite 000 Sect. (2)The Council permeneloy a relnd least the Old prior place dehearings an least be foil ws. procedure for ntimefsry,shall of therender the it sable conflict of interest between any Section ass f t eats 0 0,dis bil ty t aed such purer lemployees,albOu r ermaneant tOd ing me ng t at the el pro of the hearings and shall O ea or flows'. sary,a not aforesaid the petition (111n caseoi'heabsence,tlisabili'y,prep temporary,as it may reouire,pursuant to indicating that proposed Dutlgel Is av- (1)One more qualified electors shall vo'itl because of the abresaid'ime limit. (coot on next page) Hello