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Seattle City Charter Drafts from 1914 Vague but Broad Powers
A lengthy 1914 draft charter outlines Seattle’s government structure. It setsCity limits for districts, defines municipal powers, and describes the council mayor system, districts, initiative processes, elections, and administrative departments including police, welfare, parks, libraries, finance, and audits. It details organizational rules, lines of authority, and procedures for contracts, procurement, and public works.
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