Article I. INCORPORATION, FORM OF GOVERNMENT, POWERS.

Article II. THE COUNCIL.

Article III. ELECTIONS.

Article IV. INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM, AND RECALL.

Article V. ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION.

Article VI. MUNICIPAL COURT.

Article VII. FINANCE.

Article VIII. TAXATION.

Article IX. PERSONNEL.

Article X. PLANNING.

Article XI. FRANCHISES AND PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Article XII. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Preamble.   PREAMBLE. We the citizens of Austin, in reverence to the dignity and the enrichment of all people, do ordain and establish this Charter to assure economic, environmental, and cultural prosperity throughout our community.