Santa Monica Municipal Code Art. CHA The Charter of the City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-19 · Santa Monica
Sections in this part
- Article I — NAME OF CITY
- Article II — BOUNDARIES
- Article III — SUCCESSION
- Article IV — POWERS OF CITY
- Article V — FORM OF GOVERNMENT
- Article VI — THE CITY COUNCIL
- Article VII — THE APPOINTIVE OFFICERS
- Article IX — BOARD OF EDUCATION
- Article X — APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- Article XI — CIVIL SERVICE
- Article XII — RETIREMENT
- Article XIII — GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
- Article XIV — ELECTIONS
- Article XV — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
- Article XVI — FRANCHISES
- Article XVII — MISCELLANEOUS
- Article XVIII — RENT CONTROL LAW
- Article XIX — POLICE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
- Article XX — TENANT OWNERSHIP RIGHTS
- Article XXI — ARTICLE 34 VOTER AUTHORIZATION
- Article XXII — TAXPAYER PROTECTION
- Article XXIII — HOUSING POLICIES
Cite as: Santa Monica Municipal Code Article CHA · Text as of 2026-10-19
Preamble
We, the people of the City of Santa Monica, State of California, do ordain and establish this Charter as the organic law of said City under the Constitution of said State.
Article VIII — THE MUNICIPAL COURT (Repealed)¶
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