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Section 15. Chapter Seven of the Charter is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 7.01. Council to Control Finances. The Council shall have full authority over the financial affairs of the City except as limited or prohibited by the state constitution, state law, or this Charter. It shall provide for the collection of all revenues and other assets, and the auditing and settlement of accounts. it shall further provide for the safekeeping and disbursement of public moneys by the City Treasurer. (Amended 05/12/2003) Section 16. Chapter Ten of the Charter is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 10.01. Except as otherwise provided by state law, no person, firm or corporation shall place or maintain any permanent or semi-permanent fixtures in, over, upon, or under any street or public place for the purpose of operating a public utility, or for any other purpose, without a franchise therefore from the City. A franchise shall be granted only by ordinance, which shall not be an emergency ordinance. No exclusive franchise shall be granted unless the proposed ordinance is submitted to the voters of the City following a public hearing and approved by at least a majority of those voting thereon. Every ordinance granting a franchise shall contain all the terms and conditions of the franchise. The grantee shall bear the costs of publication of the franchise ordinance and shall make a sufficient deposit with the City Clerk to guarantee publication before the ordinance is passed. (Amended 05/12/2003) Section 17. Chapter Twelve of the Charter is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 12.02. Oath of Office. Every officer of the City shall, before entering upon the duties of his/her office, take and subscribe an oath of office in substantially the following form: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) to support the Constitution of the United States and of this State and to discharge faithfully the duties devolving upon me as (Mayor, Council Member, City Treasurer, City Clerk,) of the City of Lino Lakes to the best of my judgement and ability."(Amended 05/12/2003)