Combined Code_NOV2017

Sec. 4. Residence of electors. That all resident citizens within said corporation's limit who reside therein four months prior to the election shall be entitled to vote at said election provided they shall be qualified to vote for Members of the General Assembly. __________ * Editor’s Note: This provision has been superseded by G.S. 163-55, which requires only 30 days to attain residency for voting. State Law References: Qualifications to vote, G.S. 163-55; residence defined, G.S. 163-57. __________ Sec. 5. Town Council--General Powers. That said Council Members and mayor shall have the power to pass all bylaws, rules and regulations for good government of the corporation not inconsistent with the laws of North Carolina and the United States. (Ord. No. 2004-083 of 8-23-2004 ratified by the voters on 11-2- 2004) __________ * State Law References: Administration of council-manager cities, G.S. 160A-147 et seq. State Law References: G.S.160A – 102 Charter Amendments by ordinance approval by a vote of the people in a general election . __________ Sec. 6. Same--Levying of taxes. That the Town Council shall have the power to levy a tax on all property located within the corporate limits not to exceed $1.00 on the $100.00 valuation of property for general purposes and shall have all other taxing powers and privileges conferred by the general laws of North Carolina pertaining to municipalities, particularly [G.S.] 160A-206 et seq. __________ * Editor’s Note: This provision has been superseded by G.S. 160A-209(d) which allows property taxes to be levied up to a rate of $1.50 on the $100.00 valuation of property. State Law References: Levy of property taxes, G.S. 105-347; property taxes, G.S. 160A-209. __________ Sec. 7. Same--Spending of tax funds collected. That the Town Council shall have the power to spend the funds collected by taxes on behalf of said corporation for general municipal purposes, including the expenses incident to obtaining this charter. __________ * State Law References: Finance officers, G.S. 159-25(a)(2); power to administer taxes, G.S. 160A-206; power to levy taxes for certain purposes, G.S. 160A-209. __________ Sec. 8. Same--Appointment of treasurer. That the Town Council, when organized shall have the power to appoint a treasurer, who

CHT:5

Supp. No. 9