Bell Charter

The City of Bell is a Charter City. The City's Charter defines the manner in which the City governs and administers its municipal affairs similar to the manner in which the United States Constitution defines the powers of our national government. Each Charter City document is unique.

The City of Bell Charter document spells out the responsibilities of the City Council, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), also known as the City Manager, as well as City Officers and Employees. In addition, the Charter details information about Personnel, Fiscal Administration, Elections and other important functions.

For a city to be under the rule of a charter, its local electorate must approve the implementation of a charter by way of a vote. In 2005, the City of Bell held a special municipal election to establish Charter rule and replace the former General Law City rule. Learn more about the City of Bell Charter document and its provisions(PDF, 1014KB).

At the March 3, 2015 General Municipal Election the City of Bell voters voted in favor of amending certain sections ofthe City Charter. View the amended version of the City Charter(PDF, 1MB).