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 Farmers Branch
 Code of Ordinances
 CHARTER
 Article II. THE COUNCIL

  § 2.06. Powers.  

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  • Except as otherwise provided by this Charter, all powers of the City and the determination of all matters of policy shall be vested in the Council. Without limitation of the foregoing powers of the Council, the Council shall also have the power to:

    (1)

    Appoint and remove the City Manager and the City Judge;

    (2)

    Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, establish other administrative departments and distribute the work of divisions;

    (3)

    Adopt the budget of the City;

    (4)

    Authorize the issuance of bonds by a bond ordinance;

    (5)

    Inquire into the conduct of any office, department or agency of the City and make investigations as to municipal affairs;

    (6)

    Appoint the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission;

    (7)

    Appoint the members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment;

    (8)

    Adopt and modify the official map of the City;

    (9)

    Regulate and restrict the area, height, and number of stories of buildings and other structures, the size of yards and courts, the density of populations and the location and use of buildings for trade, industry, business, residence or other purpose, and such other zoning regulations as may be authorized by law;

    (10)

    Adopt, modify and carry out plans proposed by the Planning and Zoning Commission for the replanning, reconstruction or redevelopment of any area or district;

    (11)

    Provide for an independent audit;

    (12)

    Appoint any and all other committees, commissions, and advisory boards it deems necessary;

    (13)

    Exercise all other powers authorized under State law for Home Rule Cities.

    In exercising its authority pursuant to paragraphs (6), (7), and (12) of this section, the City Council may not appoint a former employee of the City to serve on any board, commission, committee, or corporation that has a board of directors appointed in whole or in part by the City Council that is operating under the direct authority of or subject to the direct control of the City Council, until at least six (6) months has elapsed since the termination of such person's employment with the City.

(Amd. no. 4, 4-3-1971; amd. no. 5, 1-15-1983; amd. no. 27, 1-21-1989; amd. no. 5, 5-1-1999; Ord. No. 3503, Exh. A, 5-15-2018 )