9-284

9-284. Effect of charter on inconsistent
laws

A. When the charter has been framed, adopted and approved, and any of its
provisions are in conflict with any law relating to cities containing a population of
more than three thousand five hundred inhabitants in force at the time of the adoption
and approval of the charter, the provisions of the charter shall prevail notwithstanding
the conflict, and shall operate as a repeal or suspension of the law to the extent of
conflict, and the law shall not thereafter be operative as to such conflict.

B. The charter shall be consistent with and subject to the state constitution, and
not in conflict with the constitution and laws relating to the exercise of the initiative
and referendum and other general laws of the state not relating to cities.

C. Notwithstanding any statute, the charter may authorize agreements setting wages
and salaries which extend not more than two years beyond the term of the contracting
council.