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Section 2-1. Name, BI::>undaries. The Colorado municipal corporation now existing as the "City of Louisville" shall remain and continue under the same name and with the same boundaries until lawfully changed. Section 2 -2. Purpose of: Charter. It is the purpose of this Charter to establish a basic governmental structure that will provide for the effective and efficient conduct of the business of the City. Full participation in the affairs of the City, by every member of the community, shall be encouraged and permitted in the manner provided for in this Charter. Section 2-3. Form of GClvermnent. The municipal government provided by this Charter shall be known as a mayor-council-managrer government. Section 2-4. Powers of the City. (a) The City shall have all the power of local self- government and of home rule, and shall have all power possible for the City under the State Constitution. All such powers shall be exercised in a manner consistent with the United States Constitution, the State Constitution, and this Charter or, if not provided for in this Charter, in such manner as shall be provided by ordinance. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this Charter, the City shall also have all powers granted to cities, towns, and municipalities by the State statutes. (c) The enumeration of specific powers in this Charter shall not be considered as limiting or excluding any other power under Article XX of the State Constitution. Section 2-5. Amendments to the Charter. This Charter may be amended in the manner provided in the State Constitution and the State statutes pertaining to home rule charter amendments. Proceedings to amend the Charter may be initiated by: (a) A petition meeting the requirements of the State statutes; or (b) An ordinance, approved by at least two-thirds (2/3) of the entire Council, submitting the proposed amendment to a vote of the registered electors of the City. 4