Establishes a charter for the city of Cambridge, defining its governance structure and procedures.
The Cambridge Charter establishes the governance framework for the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of the city council, school committee, and city manager. The city council, consisting of nine members elected by proportional representation, exercises legislative powers. The school committee, with six elected members and the mayor as a member, oversees the city's school system. The city manager, appointed by the city council, is responsible for the administration of city departments and ensuring compliance with the charter.
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