The Town Council shall be the legislative and policy-making body of the Town of Telluride and shall exercise, except as otherwise provided in this Charter, all powers that it deems proper, including but not limited to, the adoption of laws, codes, budgets ordinances and resolutions. The Town Council shall appoint members of Town boards and commissions created by ordinance, so long as any of these positions exists.

The Town Council, as chief administrative body of the Town, shall ensure that Town administration is conducted in accordance with Town policy as specified by the Council. The Town Council shall hire, supervise and dismiss the Town Manager, Town Attorney, Town Judge and other Town Council employees as needed.

The Town Council shall approve the issuance of all Town warrants, and shall execute or delegate the authority to execute all contracts provided for by the Town budget. The Town Council may enter into negotiations on behalf of the Town with any party for the acquisition, transfer or trade of property, services or rights not provided for by the Town budget, provided that approval of any such action shall be by vote of the Council. (Amended 11/4/08)