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ARTICLE I. - FORM OF GOVERNMENT AND BOUNDARIES

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Burnet, TX.

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Section 1.01. - Incorporation.#

The City of Burnet, Burnet County, Texas, as the boundaries and limits are established in this Charter, or may hereafter be established, shall be a body politic, incorporated under and known by the name and style of the City of Burnet, Texas (the "City") with such powers, rights, and duties as provided by this Charter.

Section 1.02. - Form of Government.#

The municipal government provided by this Charter shall be the Council-Manager form of government consisting of a Mayor and Council Members (collectively and individually referred to herein as "Member(s) of City Council"), elected by and responsible to the people, and a City Manager, appointed by and responsible to the City Council for proper administration of the affairs of the City.

Section 1.03. - Boundaries.#

The boundaries of the City shall be the same as have previously been established, and as may be established by ordinance consistent with this Charter and not inconsistent with state law, as reflected on the official map of the City on file with the City Secretary.

Section 1.04. - Annexation.#

A.

Additional Territory. Additional territory may be annexed to the City in any manner and by any procedure that may now be provided by law or that may be hereafter provided by law.

B.

Disannexation. Any area of the City may be disannexed pursuant to any procedure allowed under state law or by adoption of an ordinance after notice and a public hearing.