Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-12
'0PTS OUTLINE OF
NEW CHARTER FOR
CITY OF RICHMOND
Continued From Tenth pageo

city uepaTtm eDtS ana the revenues
he city for the ensuing year. and
|mit same, after five day: publication
feof, to tho City Council. and may
init thereafter supplementary bud
after like publication for flve days.
/ such time as the tax rate for the
i shall have been fixed for the Coun-
he Auditor. Commissioner OF Rev.
i. and all other financial officers are
Hired to give to the Mayor such in
hation and assistance as no may de-
Id in carrying out the purpose OF
paragraph.
NCIL MAY REJECT
ANY ITEM OF BUDGET
he City Council may reduce or re-
any item of said budget by ma
Y vote, hut shall not increase any
in, nor tho total OF said bud
or add any Item thereto. except by
rded vote of four -hfths OF the mem
hip Of said City Council.
shall be the duty Of the city on
when requested by the Mayor, to
ait forthwith in such detail as he
require. estimates for the next
| year Of the expenditures OF the
rtment or office under their charge,
h estimates shall DO transmitted to
let. or any supplementary budget.
e Mayor, may without notice,
g the affairs and financial trans
ms of any department or any di-
n of any department or the con-
and official acts OF any officer or
oyee OF the city TO be examined
Investigated.
conducting such investiga ton. the
n
ed by him for tho purpose of max
such investigation or examination.
compel the attendance OF wit
.s who may be sworn By tho Mayor
is representative presiding, and
compel the production OF books.
rs. and other evidence. and for
purpose may Issue Bubpoenas or
mons which shall be signed by
or by the person or persons APP
ed by him, as tho case may be,
n may be served and executed by
otficer authorized by law TO serve
Denas and other process.
En- OF MAYOR TO
SUMMON WITNESSES
any witness fail to intend or re-
- testify to any facts within his
ledge. or to produce any papers
ooks in his Rossession or under
cntrol. relating TO the matter un-
Equiry before the Mayor or before
person or persons appointed by
10 make such investigSa ton. the
=. or his representative. shall have
lower TO summons said party be-
khe Police Justice of the city. and
his failure 10 give a proper and
reason for such failure or re-
he shall be fined not less than
or more than 500. or Imprisoned
exceeding thirty days. or both.
witness shall DO excused from
wing touching his knowledge OF
natter under investigation in any
inquiry. but such testimony shall
@ used against him In any GRIM
prosecution, except for perjury
lifted upon such Inquiry.
such subjects as f,nnnce, ac-
ing. employment. schools. en-
: ring. parks. streets. charity,
=. fire and police. or any sub
municipal! interest and progress,
inyor shall have the power to
one or moro boards. each board
INSIST of as many members as he
feem necessary. Members of the
s shall hold Office until removed
Mayor or his successor. All cx-
tAL BOARD MEMBERS
TO SERVE WITHOUT PAY
members of such boards shall
without compensation and shall
osen FOR recognized aptitude for
after in hand. They shall! have no
FIFTY other than to consult. report
ivise with the Mayor and officers
rye OF such matter.
Oh
syor. but no, until their appoint
have been certified TO the Public
ncy Board. and have been ap-
| by Il az hcreinpefore provided.
actual expenses of said boards
De provided for IN the annual bud
I'D appropriation ordinance.
le Mayor die. resign. or move his
nee from tho city. or become in
ay incapacitated during his term
&c. he shall he succeeded IN office
he FIRST day OF February follow
Re next regular municipal cleo
LIZ the president OF the City Coun-
he next regular municipal cleo
Mayor shall be elected to I'LL such
red term.
ne Mayor be temporarily absent
the city, or become temporarily
ed from any cause, his duties
sc performed by the president OF
- ~ Council under tn, title OF Act
iyor.
isIoN MADE FOR
CITY PLANNING; COMMISSION
e shall be a City Planning Com
n 10 be appointed by the Mayor
oproved by the Public Efficiency
20 with power TO control In man
divided by ordinance the design
cation of works of art which are.
v become, the property OF the
0 plan and design the location OF
buildings, harhors. bridges. VIA
street fixtures. and other struc-
nd appliances; the relocation and
ion of any such works belonging
city; the location, extension and
u 1g OF streets, parks and other
&H places, and OF new areas; the
-atlon and marking Of all his
spots and buildings relating to
tory OF the city; the preparation
ms for the future physical de-
ent. beautifying and improve
the city. They shall serve with
improvisation and the actual eX-
of the commission shall be pro-
or in the budget and appropria-
dinance.
head OF any department or divi-
49, upon being so required. shall
in person ar by n proper repre-
We attend meetings of said com
, and shall render said commits
| services necessary to carry out
poses OF this section.
TO APPOINT A