Police Pension & Relief Board v. Bills

The present controversy involves a determination of the legal effect of an amendment to the charter of the City and County of Denver pertaining to the retirement of policemen and approved by a majority vote at a special election held on March 20, 1956.

Prior to June 1, 1947, the retirement of police officers of Denver was governed by ordinance. However, on May 20, 1947, the people of Denver approved an amendment *385to the city’s charter which incorporated therein a comprehensive plan covering the retirement of policemen from the active force. This charter amendment, which became effective on June…