CHAPTER I. ADMINISTRATION

 


Article 1. General Provisions. 1

1-101.... Code designated. 1

1-102.... Definitions. 1

1-103.... Existing ordinances. 2

1-104.... Effect of repeal. 2

1-105.... Catchlines of sections. 3

1-106.... Parenthetical and reference matter. 3

1-107.... Amendments; repeal. 3

1-108.... Ordinances. 3

1-109.... Same; subject and title; amendment. 3

1-110.... Same; publication. 4

1-111.... Same; ordinance book. 4

1-112.... Resolutions, motions. 4

1-113.... City records. 4

1-114.... Altering code. 4

1-115.... Scope of application. 5

1-116.... General penalty. 5

1-117.... Severability. 5

Article 2. Elections. 6

1-201.... Conduct of election. 6

1-202.... Hours of voting. 6

1-203.... Governing body elections; terms. 6

1-204.... Commencement of terms of office; oath of office. 6

1-205.... Candidacy. 6

Article 3. Governing Body. 7

1-301.... Governing body. 7

1-302.... Same; powers generally. 7

1-303.... Same; meetings. 7

1-304.... Same; quorum. 7

1-305.... Powers of the mayor. 7

1-306.... President of the council. 8

1-307.... Administrative powers. 8

1-308.... Vacancies in governing body; how filled. 8

1-309.... Compensation. 8

1-310.... Expenses. 8

1-311.... Code of ethics. 9

Article 4. Officers and Employees. 11

1-401.... Appointment of officers. 11

1-402.... Employees. 11

1-403.... Removal. 11

1-404.... Vacancy in appointive office. 11

1-405.... City clerk. 11

1-406.... Same; fiscal records. 12

1-407.... Same; seal; oaths. 12

1-408.... Same; withholding agents. 12

1-409.... Assistant city clerk. 12

1-410.... City treasurer. 13

1-411.... City attorney; office; duties. 13

1-412.... City prosecutor; office; duties. 14

1-413.... Chief of police; duties. 14

1-414.... Public Works Supervisor; duties. 14

1-416.... Appointment or employment in more than one position. 15

Article 5. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits 16

1-501.... Personnel policies and guidelines. 16

Article 6. Police Department 17

1-601.... Police department. 17

1-602.... Police organization. 17

1-603.... Law enforcement personnel; general duties. 17

1-604.... Rules and regulations. 17

Article 7. Fire Department 18

1-701.... Volunteer fire department established. 18

1-702.... Appointment of fire chief. 18

1-703.... Fire chief; powers and duties. 18

1-704.... Assistant chief; powers and duties. 18

1-705.... Duties of firefighters. 18

1-707.... Private use of fire equipment. 19

1-708.... Firemen’s relief association. 19

Article 8. Municipal Court 20

1-801.... Municipal court established. 20

1-802.... Same; practice and procedure. 20

1-803.... Time and place of sessions. 20

1-804.... Municipal judge; appointment. 20

1-805.... Same; absence; vacancy; pro tem. 20

1-806.... Same; powers and duties. 20

1-808.... Court clerk. 20

1-809.... Payment of fine. 21

1-810.... Same; failure to pay separate violation. 21

1-811.... Failure to appear. 21

1-812.... Court costs. 22

Article 9. Public Building Commission. 23

1-901.... Public building commission created. 23

1-902.... Composition. 23

1-903.... Purpose, powers and functions. 23

1-904.... Support services. 23

1-905.... Further action. 23

Article 10. City Planning Commission/Board Of Zoning Appeals 24

1-1001.  Commission re-establishment. 24

1-1002.  Membership, terms, interest and compensation. 24

1-1003.  Meetings, officers and records. 24

1-1004.  Powers and duties. 24

1-1005.  Reserved. 25

1-1006.  Budget. 25

Article 11. Oaths. 26

1-1101.  Oath; affirmation. 26

1-1102.  Oaths filed. 26

Article 12. Open Records. 27

1-1201.  Policy. 27

1-1202.  Record custodians. 27

1-1203.  Local freedom of information officers. 27

1-1204.  Public request for access. 28

1-1205.  Facilities for public inspection. 28

1-1206.  Procedures for inspection. 28

1-1207.  Appointment of official custodians. 28

1-1208.  Appointment of local freedom of information officer. 29

1-1209.  Designation of additional record custodians. 29

1-1210.  Requests to be directed to custodians. 29

1-1211.  Fee administration. 29

1-1212.  Inspection fee. 29

1-1213.  Copying fee. 30

1-1214.  Prepayment of fees. 30

1-1215.  Payment. 30

Article 13. Investment of Public Funds. 31

1-1301.  Purpose and goals. 31

1-1302.  Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories. 31

1-1303.  Definitions. 31

1-1304.  Investment of idle funds. 32

1-1305.  Procedures and restrictions. 34

1-1306.  Custody and safekeeping. 34

1-1307.  Sale or transfer. 34

1-1308.  Interest on time deposits. 34

Article 14. Revenue, Finance & Community Development 35

1-1401.  Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes. 35

1-1402.  City sales tax; 1% for swimming pool and governmental purposes, expiring after 10 years. 35

1-1403.  Capital Improvements Fund. 35