Title 31, Government - Municipal
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-101 Corporate authority vested
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(1) The corporate and municipal authority of cities shall be vested in a governing body, to be denominated the city council, together with such officers as may be created under the authority of this title. (2) The city council shall possess all the legislative powers granted to c…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-102 Mayor - qualifications and duties
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(1) The mayor shall be elected at the regular election in the city. He or she shall be a registered elector who has resided within the limits of the city for a period of at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding the date of the election; except that, in the case of…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-103 Mayor - vacancy - appointment - mayor pro tem
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(1) Within thirty days of the mayor's death, disability, resignation, or other vacation of the mayor's office, the city council shall appoint a person possessed of all statutory qualifications or order a special election as soon as practicable to fill the vacancy until the term o…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-104 Wards
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Every city shall be divided by the city council into wards, and such wards shall be numbered consecutively beginning with the number one. The boundaries of said wards shall not be changed more often than once in six years, unless change is necessary to conform to constitutional a…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-105 Election of officers - terms
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The registered electors of each city shall elect, at the regular election, a mayor, a clerk, and a city treasurer from the city at large. At the same election, the registered electors of each ward of the city shall elect two members of the city council. The election shall be cond…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-106 Councilman - residence - vacancies
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Each councilman shall have resided in the ward in which he is a candidate for a period of at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding the date of the election and shall be a registered elector therein; except that, in case the boundaries of the ward are changed pursu…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-107 Appointment of officers - terms
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(1) The members of the city council elected for each city at the meeting at which their terms commence, as provided in section 31-4-105, shall organize the city council. A majority of the total number of members is necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-108 Expulsion from city council - vacancies in other offices
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(1) Any member of the city council may be expelled or removed from office, for good cause shown, by a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to the city council, but he may not be removed a second time for the same offense. (2) (a) In case any office of an appointive offic…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-109 Compensation and fees of officers
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The mayor shall receive such compensation for his services as the city council, prior to his election, may fix as provided in this section. The city council, at least as early as the last monthly meeting before such regular municipal election, shall fix by ordinance the compensat…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-110 City clerk - duties - city seal
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(1) The city clerk shall have the custody of all the laws and ordinances of the city council, shall keep a regular record of the proceedings of the city council, in such form as determined by the council, and shall perform such other duties as may be required by statute or by the…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-111 City treasurer - powers and duties
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The city treasurer has such powers and shall perform such duties as are prescribed by the statutes of this state and by the ordinances of the city council not inconsistent therewith. Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1027, � 1, effective July 1. Editor's note: This section is …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-112 Marshal or chief of police - duties
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The marshal or chief of police shall execute and return, by himself or herself or by any member of the police force, all writs and processes directed to him or her by the municipal judge in any case arising under a city ordinance. In criminal cases, quasi-criminal cases, or cases…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-112.1 Chief of police - permits for concealed weapons. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 81: Entire section added, p. 1437, � 2, effective June 8. L. 2003: Entire section repealed, p. 650, � 9, effective May 17.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-113 Terms of officers end upon adoption of charter
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If any city adopts a charter pursuant to the provisions of article XX of the state constitution, the term of office of every officer of such city who has been elected or appointed pursuant to the general laws of this state or under the ordinances of such city shall terminate imme…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-201 Authority to reorganize - rights and powers
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Any city may reorganize into a city council-city manager form of municipal government in accordance with the provisions of this part 2. However, no such city shall have conferred upon it by such reorganization any rights and powers except those rights and powers conferred upon ci…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-202 Petition - election
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(1) When a petition, signed by five percent of the registered electors of the municipality, requesting an election on the question of adopting the city council-city manager form of government is presented to the city council, the city council shall adopt an ordinance calling for …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-203 Majority vote carries - when effective
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(1) If a majority of the votes cast are for the proposition, it shall be carried. The form of government existing in such city at the time of such election shall continue unchanged until the next regular election. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the next reg…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-204 Prior laws applicable - rights and liabilities continue
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(1) All laws of the state applicable to the city before the adoption of the city council-city manager form of government and not inconsistent with the provisions of this part 2 shall apply to and govern such reorganized city. (2) Any bylaw, ordinance, or resolution lawfully passe…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-205 Council members - vacancies
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(1) The legislative and corporate authority of cities organized under this part 2 shall be vested in the city council members nominated and elected, two from each ward and one from the city at large, for a term of two years. Members of the city council shall be registered elector…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-206 Council members - nomination - election - compensation
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(1) The nomination and election of candidates for the city council provided for by this part 2 shall be in accordance with the Colorado Municipal Election Code of 1965. (2) The members of the city council shall receive such compensation as may be fixed by ordinance. Source: L. 75…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-207 Mayor - selection
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(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section, if the mayor is to be elected by and from among the members of the city council, then at the meeting of the city council at which their terms commence, as provided in section 31-4-105, the city council shall choo…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-207.5 Mayor - powers and duties
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The mayor shall be the presiding officer of the city council and shall have the same voting powers as any member of said council. The mayor shall be considered a member of the governing body and the city council and shall be recognized as the head of the city government for all c…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-208 City attorney - municipal judge
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The city council shall appoint a city attorney, who, upon taking office, shall be an attorney-at-law licensed to practice in the state of Colorado. The city council shall also appoint a municipal judge in accordance with section 13-10-105 (1), C.R.S. The city attorney shall serve…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-209 Rules - business - journal
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The city council shall determine its own rules, procedure, and order of business and shall keep a journal of its proceedings. It may compel attendance of members and may punish members for misconduct. Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1030, � 1, effective July 1. L. 79: Entire…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-210 City manager - qualifications - removal
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The city council shall appoint a city manager who shall be the chief administrative officer of the city. The city manager shall be chosen solely on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications and need not, when appointed, be a resident of the city or of the state…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-211 City manager - powers and responsibility
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(1) The city manager is responsible to the city council for the proper administration of all affairs of the city placed in his charge and, to that end and except as otherwise provided in this part 2, he shall have the power to appoint and remove all officers and employees in the …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-212 Council not to interfere
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Except as otherwise provided in this part 2, neither the city council nor any of its committees or members shall direct or request the appointment of any person to or his removal from office by the city manager or in any other manner take part in the appointment or removal of off…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-213 Duties of city manager
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It is the duty of the city manager to act as chief conservator of the peace within the city; to supervise the administration of the affairs of the city; to see that the ordinances of the city and the applicable laws of the state are enforced; to make such recommendations to the c…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-214 City manager sits in council - no vote
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The city manager is entitled to a seat in the city council but shall have no vote therein. The city manager has the right to take part in the discussion of all matters coming before the city council. Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1031, � 1, effective July 1. Editor's note:…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-215 Administrative plan
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(1) The city council, upon the report and recommendation of the city manager, has the power to create and establish by ordinance administrative departments of city administration. It is the duty of the city manager to propose a plan of administrative organization to the city coun…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-216 Accounts of utilities
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Accounts shall be kept for each public utility owned or operated by the city, distinct from other city accounts, and in such manner as to show the true and complete financial result of such city ownership and operation including all assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, an…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-217 Publicity of records
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Records of the city shall be open to inspection at reasonable times and under reasonable regulations established by the city as provided by article 72 of title 24, C.R.S. Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1032, � 1, effective July 1. L. 91: Entire section amended, p. 745, � 13…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-218 Pay of officers and employees
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The salary or compensation of officers and employees shall be established by ordinance, which shall provide uniform compensation for like services. Such schedules of compensation may fix the minimum and maximum for any grade. An increase in compensation, within the limits provide…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-219 Official bonds - waiver
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The city manager, the city clerk, and such other officers and employees as the city council may require so to do shall give bonds in such amounts and with such sureties as may be approved by the city council. The premiums on such bonds shall be paid by the city. The city council …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-220 Abandonment of form of government. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1032, � 1, effective July 1. L. 87: (1) amended, p. 327, � 80, effective July 1. L. 89: Entire section repealed, p. 1293, � 18, effective April 6. Editor's note: Before its repeal, this section was similar to former � 31-3-220 as it existed pr…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-221 Effective date of change. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1033, � 1, effective July 1. L. 83: Entire section amended, p. 1256, � 9, effective July 1. L. 89: Entire section repealed, p. 1293, � 18, effective April 6. Editor's note: Before its repeal, this section was similar to former � 31-3-221 as it…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-301 Mayor - board of trustees - election - compensation
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(1) The legislative and corporate authority of towns shall be vested in a board of trustees, consisting of one mayor and six trustees, who shall be registered electors who have resided within the limits of the town for a period of at least twelve consecutive months immediately pr…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-301.5 Change in number of trustees
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(1) The trustees of any statutory town may be reduced in number from six to four or again increased from four to six in the manner provided in this section. (2) When a petition signed by five percent of the registered electors of the town requesting an election for the purpose of…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-302 Mayor - powers
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The mayor or, in his absence, one of the trustees, who may be elected mayor pro tem, shall preside at all meetings of the board of trustees and shall have the same voting powers as any member of said board. The mayor shall be considered a member of the governing body and the boar…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-303 Trustees to fill vacancy - mayor pro tem - clerk pro tem
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(1) The board of trustees has the power, by appointment, to fill all vacancies in the board or any other office, and the person so appointed shall hold office until the next regular election and until a successor is elected and has complied with section 31-4-401. The board also h…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-304 Appointment of officers - compensation
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The board of trustees shall appoint a clerk, treasurer, and town attorney, or shall provide by ordinance for the election of such officers, and may appoint such other officers, including a town administrator, as it deems necessary for the good government of the corporation, and i…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-305 Clerk - duties
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The clerk shall attend all meetings of the board of trustees and make a true and accurate record of all the proceedings, rules, and ordinances made and passed by the board of trustees. Records of the town shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times and under reasonable re…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-306 Marshal or chief of police - powers and duties
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The marshal or chief of police has the same power that sheriffs have by law, coextensive with the county in cases of violation of town ordinances, for offenses committed within the limits of the town. He or she shall execute all writs and processes directed to him or her by the m…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-307 Removal of officers - causes - notice
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By a majority vote of all members of the board of trustees, the mayor, the clerk, the treasurer, any member of the board, or any other officer of the town may be removed from office. No such removal shall be made without a charge in writing and an opportunity of hearing being giv…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-402 New bond
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In the event that the official bond of any officer of a city or town, after the taking and approval thereof, becomes insufficient by reason of the death or insolvency of any of the sureties thereon, the governing body of such city or town may require such officer to procure addit…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-403 Lawful pay only for governing bodies
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No member of the governing body of any city or town shall receive any compensation for his services as such member except as provided by law. Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1035, � 1, effective July 1. Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 31-5-303 as it existe…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-404 Not to be appointed to office
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(1) During the time for which he has been elected or for one year thereafter, no member of the governing body of any city or town shall be appointed to any municipal office which is created or the emoluments of which are increased during the term for which he has been elected exc…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-405 Emoluments not to be increased
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The emoluments of any member of the governing body, including the mayor, trustees, and councilmen, shall not be increased or diminished during the term for which he has been elected or appointed except in the case of abolition of an office, in which case the emoluments of the off…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-406 Territorial corporations - compensation fixed by electors
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In cities and towns of not more than five thousand inhabitants incorporated prior to July 3, 1877, the mayor and members of the governing body shall not receive any compensation for services rendered by them as such mayor or members unless the question of paying such mayor or mem…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-4-407 Penalty for receiving illegal compensation
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Any mayor or member of the governing body of any city or town who takes or receives payment for any services rendered by him contrary to the provisions of section 31-4-406 commits a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five…