The San José City Charter
The San José City Charter was put into effect in May of 1965. The Charter is presented below as amended through November 2012. View the entire City Charter.

Article	Title
I	Incorporation and Succession
II	Powers of the City
III	Form of Government
IV	The Council
V	The Mayor
VI	Legislation
VII	City Manager
VIII	Administrative Organization
IX	Officers and Employees
X	Boards and Commissions
XI	Civil Service System
XII	Fiscal Administration
XIII	Franchises
XIV	School System
XV	Retirement
XVI	Elections
XVII	General Provisions
XVIII	Transitional Provisions
	Legislative History