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City Charter
The Charter is the constitution of the City of St. Louis and the plan for the government of the city.
The Charter of the City of St. Louis was adopted by the vote of the citizens on June 30, 1914. The Charter can only be changed by a vote of the people. Since 1914 various parts of the Charter have been changed.
An electronic version of the entire City Charter is available on the Municode website.
Direct links to each article are provided below for your convenience:
The Charter of the City of St. Louis Missouri
- Article I - Incorporation
- Article II - Elections
- Article III - Recall of Elective Officers
- Article IV - Board of Aldermen
- Article V - Initiative
- Article VI - Referendum
- Article VII - Mayor
- Article VIII - City Officers and Employees
- Article IX - Register
- Article X - Law Department
- Article XI - City Marshal
- Article XII - City Courts
- Article XIII - Board of Public Service
- Article XIV - Art Museum and Zoological Park
- Article XV - Department of Finance
- Article XVI - Board of Estimate and Apportionment
- Article XVII - City Bonds
- Article XVIII - Civil Service
- Article XIX - Franchises
- Article XX - Licenses Taxes
- Article XXI - Eminent Domain
- Article XXII - Public Works and Improvements
- Article XXIII - Special Tax Bills
- Article XXIV - Improvement Bonds and Funds
- Article XXV - Miscellaneous Provisions
- Article XXVI - City Parks Protection
- Schedule (Transitional Provisions)
Official Copies
Request official printed copies of the St. Louis Missouri City Charter from:
Office of the City Register
(314) 622-4145
1200 Market, City Hall, Room 118
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
Monday - Friday
8 AM - 4:30 PM
Unofficial Copies
Download and print the unofficial copy of the Original City Charter.
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