Establishes a charter for the City of Somerville, outlining governance structure, election processes, and administrative procedures.

The charter for the City of Somerville establishes a legislative branch consisting of a city council with 11 members, including 4 at-large councilors and 7 ward councilors. It outlines non-partisan elections, the appointment and confirmation processes for department heads and other city officers, and the roles and powers of the mayor and city council. The charter also details the composition and duties of the school committee, the process for filling vacancies in city offices, and the procedures for municipal elections, including preliminary and regular elections.

Establishes a charter for the City of Somerville, outlining governance structure, election processes, and administrative procedures.

The charter for the City of Somerville establishes a legislative branch consisting of a city council with 11 members, including 4 at-large councilors and 7 ward councilors. It outlines non-partisan elections, the appointment and confirmation processes for department heads and other city officers, and the roles and powers of the mayor and city council. The charter also details the composition and duties of the school committee, the process for filling vacancies in city offices, and the procedures for municipal elections, including preliminary and regular elections.