Iowa Code 372.10 – Contents of charter

A home rule charter must contain provisions for:

1. A council of an odd number of members, not less than five.

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Charter: means the form of government selected by a city as provided in chapter 372. See Iowa Code 362.2
City code: means the city code of Iowa. See Iowa Code 362.2
Council: means the governing body of a city. See Iowa Code 362.2
Rule: includes "regulation". See Iowa Code 4.1

2. A mayor, who may be one of those council members.

3. Two-year or staggered four-year terms of office for the mayor and council members.

4. The powers and duties of the mayor and the council, consistent with the provisions of the city code.

5. A council representation plan pursuant to section 372.13, subsection 11.