21. Stormwater fees and charges existing before Proposition 218 became law are not subject to the election requirement. 22. He said it was good news that government fees and charges would be frozen for a year. 23. He said freezing government fees and charges were only gestures without much help in reviving the economy. 24. The local initiative power under Proposition 218 only applies to utility fees and charges imposed by local governments. 25. However, in meetings with various parties, the financial secretary has expressed reservations about freezing government fees and charges . 26. Willis said the report identifies a number of inefficiencies and inequities in the design of fees and charges . 27. Freezing Fees and Charges 138 There have been calls for a freeze on increases to fees and charges . 28. Section 6 of Article XIII D contains the detailed procedures and requirements applicable to property-related fees and charges . 29. Otherwise, financial services fees and charges surged, while the bank increased trust and agency fees and trading profit. 30. Consumer groups have accused the company of such questionable practices as failing to properly disclose fees and charges .
