What Is Meant by a Charter

What is meant by a charter?

A) the oldest and most common form of city government, consisting of either a weak mayor and a city council or a strong mayor elected by voters and council
B) a gradual change in property ownership with wealthier people buying property and moving into neighborhoods, leading to the revitalization of the area
C) a city "constitution" that outlines the structure of city government, defines the authority of the various officials, and provides for their selection
D) a form of local government in which the voters directly elect the city council and the mayor
E) a form of local government in which the members of the city council select the mayor, who then shares power with other elected or appointed boards and commissions