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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
6
Historical draft shows multiple proposed amendments to Seattle City Charter items. It details initiative and referendum powers, franchise grants for street railways, mayor salaries, health commissioner, and building permits with procedural votes set for March 3 1908 general election.
Resolution outlines proposed amendment to Subdivision C of Section of Article IV, setting council member salary at 1360 per year and a 1608 deduction for absence from regular meetings. Amendment to be voted at upcoming general election on March 3. City Clerk attests to authority and date.
Resolutions propose amending Section 1 Article VIII to create a five member Board of Public Works and update Section 4 Article XIV to adjust librarian selection and Civil Service controls. The amendments authorize annual appointments, specify positions, and set submission and ratification dates in Seattle during 1908.
Resolution No 1 proposes amendment 16 to section 6 of Article IX of the city charter. It provides submission of the proposed amendment for voter election and directs the city to enact the measure through the council.
A historic Seattle city council resolution proposes amendments to the city charter and elections. It outlines financial disclosure for two prior fiscal years, city property and debts, and limits printed copies. It also covers a separate amendment to Article XXII creating a civil service exam board for boiler engineers. The measures are set for a March 3, 1908 election.
Resolution 1183 proposes Amendment No. to modify Subdivision Sixteenth of Section 18 in Article IV of the City Charter. The measure outlines the submission process for the proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection.
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