Lelu Town Charter
TABLE OF CONTENT
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Article V
Article VI
Article VII
Article VIII
Article IX
Article X
Article XI
Article XII
Article XIII
Article XIV
Article XV
Article XVI
Preamble
Supremacy
Government
Executive
Legislature
Judiciary
Finance.
Education & Health
Archives, Custom & Historic Preservation
Land & Environment
Elections & Referenda
Recall & Impeachment
General Provisions
Amendments
Language
Oath of Office
Transition
PREAMBLE
As a community, we the people of Lelu Town hold certain truths: we believe in God,
we are loyalty to our government, we are devoted to our families, and we desire
to live in peaceful harmony under a government that represents our best
interest.
We, the people of Lelu Town, affirm our belief in human rights, and in the equal
rights of all men and women. We desire to live together in peace and harmony
with one another and enhance the livelihood and general welfare of our people.
We, the people of Lelu Town, dedicate ourselves, moreover, to the protection of our
island's natural beauty and our unique traditional way of life we cherish.
We, the people of Lelu Town, assert that Lelu is the seat of Kosrae's traditions and
culture. The historical heritage and spirit of our ancestors is the source of inspiration
and dedication we bring to the idea of establishing our Town Government under this
Charter.
We, the people of Lelu Town, believe that with each passing day we are drawn further
into the larger world of State and National events, with their inevitable associated
impacts; thus we commit ourselves to be ever vigilant to strike a balance between the
old and new so as to preserve our traditions and cultures, and with each passing day
our revered traditions and unique culture become more and more precious to us.
We, the people of Lelu Town, through this Charter seek to protect all that is sacred to our
people. We believe that our common goals may be reached through our participation
in the democratic government we now institute to reflect the expressed will and
common resolve of the Lelu Town people.
We, the people of Lelu Town, through the ever bountiful blessings of our omnipotent
Creator, believe that Lelu Town will always protect and promote the general welfare of
her people.
In attaining our common goals, therefore, desirous of living in peace and harmony, we, the
people of Lelu Town, join together to embrace and uphold this Charter.
(Amended by 3rd Lelu Charter Commission)
ARTICLE I. SUPREMACY
Section 1. This Charter is the Supreme Law of the Lelu Town Government. Any act of this
government in conflicts with this Charter shall be considered invalid to the extent of
conflict.
(Article I adopted by the 3rd Lelu Charter Commission)
ARTICLE II. GOVERNMENT
Section 1. The Municipality of Lelu shall also be known as the Municipality of Lelu Town. The
Government of Lelu Town shall also be referred to as the Lelu Town Government.
Section 2. The Lelu Town Government shall consist of three branches: Executive, Legislative,
and Judiciary.
Section 3. A flag, seal, and anthem for the Lelu Town Government shall be established by
ordinance.
(Sections 2 and 3 amended by the 3rd Lelu Charter Commission)
ARTICLE III. EXECUTIVE
Section 1. The Chief Executive of the Lelu Town Government shall be the Mayor. He shall serve
a four‑year term. The Mayor may not serve more than two consecutive terms or a total of
eight years. In the event of a vacancy in the Office of the Mayor, a new Mayor shall be
elected by a special election and he shall serve out the remaining portion of the Mayor he
replaces. Unless the remaining term is less than one year, he shall be appointed by the Lelu
Town Council.
(Section 1 amended by the 3rd Lelu Charter Commission).
Section 2. It shall be the duty of the Mayor to execute and implement provisions of this
Charter.
Section 3. The Mayor may not hold another public office or employment when he is holding
the position of Mayor.
Section 4. A person is ineligible to become Mayor unless he is forty years of age, registered as
a citizen of Lelu, residing in Lelu not less than five years before the election, a registered
voter and has not been convicted of a felony without having received a pardon one year
before election.
Section 5. It shall be provided by ordinance that the Mayor shall prepare and present a report
on the improvements and needs of the government to the Council, Executive, Judiciary
and the people of Lelu so that they may know of the assistance needed by the
government.
Section 6. If the Office of the Mayor is vacant, or the Mayor is unable to perform his duties
due to his illness or other reasons, he must appoint a member of the staff of the Office of
the Mayor who is able and has the qualifications for mayorship to perform his duties until
he is able to reassume his duties.
Section 7. In the event the Mayor dies, is seriously ill or disappears and /or cannot complete
his term in office, and if the remaining portion of that term is less than one year, the
Chairman of the Council shall nominate a new person to fill and to serve the remaining
portion of the term with the approval of two-thirds of the members of the Council.
Section 8. The Mayor shall have the power to veto a bill enacted by the Sroasr Masap which
has been presented for his approval. The Mayor must inform the Council of his objections
within twenty days after receiving the bill and he must return it to the Council no later
than ten days after vetoing it with his objections. The Mayor shall have the power of a line
item veto.
Section 9. The appointment of staff to work in the Office of the Mayor shall be accomplished
by ordinance.
Section 10. The appointment of personnel to enforce the Charter and the ordinances of the
Lelu Town Government shall be made by the Mayor with the approval of two-thirds of the
members of the Council.
Town Council.
(Section 1 amended by Third Lelu Charter Comm.)
Section 2. It shall be the duty of the Mayor to execute and implement provisions of this Charter.
Section 3. The Mayor may not hold another public office or employment when he is holding the position of Mayor.
Section 4. A person is ineligible to become Mayor unless he is forty years of age, registered as a citizen of Lelu, residing in Lelu not less than five years before the election, a registered voter and has not been convicted of a felony without having received a pardon one year before election.
Section 5. It shall be provided by ordinance that the Mayor shall prepare and present a report on the improvements and needs of the government to the Council, Executive, Judiciary and the people of Lelu so that they may know of the assistance needed by the government.
Section 6. If the Office of the Mayor is vacant, or the Mayor is unable to perform his duties due to his illness or other reasons, he must appoint a member of the staff of the Office of the Mayor who is able and has the qualifications for mayorship to perform his duties until he is able to reassume his duties.
Section 7. In the event the Mayor dies, is seriously ill or disappears and/or cannot complete his term in office, and if the remaining portion of that term is less than one year, the Chairman of the Council shall nominate a new person to fill and to serve the remaining portion of the term with the approval of two-thirds of the members of the Council.
Section 8. The Mayor shall have the power to veto a bill enacted by the Sroasr
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Masap which has been presented for his approval. The Mayor must inform the Council of his objections within twenty days after receiving the bill and he must return it to the Council no later than ten days after vetoing it with his objections. The Mayor shall have the power of a line item veto.
Section 9. The appointment of staff to work in the Office of the Mayor shall be accomplished by ordinance.
Section 10. The appointment of personnel to enforce the Charter and the ordinances of the Lelu Town Government shall be made by the Mayor with the approval of two-thirds of the members of the Council.
Section 11. The Mayor must keep accurate records and protect all property, including funds, of the Lelu Town Government.
Section 12. The salary of the Mayor shall be prescribed by ordinance. The salary of the Mayor may not be increased during his term of office. The salary of the Mayor may be decreased if so required.
Section 13. The Mayor of Lelu may be granted an authorization to borrow money for Lelu Town Government through legislative actions. The Lelu Town Council will enact ordinances to further regulate and control all Town Government borrowings.
(Section 13 amended by Third Lelu Charter Comm.)
ARTICLE IV. LEGISLATIVE
Section 1. Ordinances of the Lelu Town Government shall be enacted by the Lelu Town Council.
(Section 1 amended by Third Charter Comm.)
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