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City Charter

The Upper Arlington Charter was enacted in 1919. Several amendments have been made to this document over the years, including a comprehensive review and revision by the 1997-1998 Charter Review Commission with electoral approval November 1998 and subsequent adoption.

The City’s Charter forms the foundation upon which the City is governed.

Section I – Corporate Powers
Section II – General Powers and Duties of Council
Section III – Initiative and Referendum
Section IV – Qualifications of Council Members
Section V – Conflict of Interest and Disqualification of Council Members
Section VI – Recall
Section VII – Elections
Section VIII – Organization
Section IX – President of Council
Section X – Duties of Mayor
Section XI – Council Meetings
Section XII – City Organization
Section XIII – City Manager
Section XIV – Organization of Departments
Section XV – Zoning and Planning
Section XVI – Taxation
Section XVII – Effect of Charter
Section XVIII – Charter Review Commission