Chapter 2-1 GOVERNMENTAL STRUCTURE AND GENERAL PROCEDURES

The Council are the duly elected governing officials of the City. In order to assist such officials and the citizens of the City to carry out the duly established policies of the Council and to administer the needs of the City, the Council hereby establishes the structure and procedures for governing and administering the City.

(Ord. 77-010; as amended by Sec. 2, Ord. 88-08, eff. June 7, 1988)

Article 2. Elective Officers

2-1.201 The Council.

The Council hereby retains unto itself all the powers granted to it by State laws and enactments of the Council, except where duly excepted.

(Sec. 1.1, Ord. 77-010)

2-1.202 Reserved.

Editor’s Note: Section 2-1.202, “The City Clerk and City Treasurer,” was adopted by Sec. 1.2 of Ord. 77-010, and repealed by Sec. 3 of Ord. 88-08, eff. June 7, 1988.

2-1.203 The Mayor.

The Mayor shall preside at all meetings of the Council, be selected by Councilmembers as the laws and practices require, and retain all statutory and ordained powers granted to him.

(Sec. 1.3, Ord. 77-010)

2-1.204 General Municipal Election Dates.

The City shall hold its general municipal election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year.

(Sec. 2, Ord. 13-002, eff. Feb. 19, 2013)

Article 3. Employees

2-1.301 The City Manager.

The Council shall appoint a City Manager to serve the Council upon such terms and conditions as are consistent with law, enactments of the City, and the duties of the position as established by law and job description.

(Sec. 1, Ord. 85-020, eff. Oct. 15, 1985)

2-1.302 The City Attorney.

The Council shall appoint a City Attorney to serve the Council and City Manager upon such terms and conditions as are consistent with law, enactments of the City, and duties of the position as established by law and job description.

(Sec. 2.1, Ord. 77-010; Sec. 1, Ord. 85-020, eff. Oct. 15, 1985)

2-1.303 The Department Heads.

The City Manager shall appoint the Chief of Police, Fire Chief and other heads of City departments. Such department heads shall be each generally responsible for the proper functioning of their respective departments.

(Sec. 2.3, Ord. 77-010; Ord. 85-020, eff. Oct. 15, 1985)

2-1.304 The City Clerk and City Treasurer.

The City Manager shall, subject to confirmation by a majority of the City Council, appoint the City Clerk and City Treasurer, who shall have such duties as are specified by State laws or by enactments of the City Council. The City Clerk and City Treasurer shall be responsible to the City Manager and City Council for the proper functioning of such office, and shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council.

(Sec. 4, Ord. 88-08)

Article 4. Repealed by Sec. 2, Ord. 85-020, Eff. October 15, 1985

Article 5. Council Committees

2-1.501 Purpose.

The Council may establish, from time to time, working committees of not more than two (2) Councilmembers to investigate matters of Council and public concern and to cooperate with the appropriate commissions and committees and the Administrative Cabinet in the administration of the City.

(Ord. 77-010)

Article 6. Commissions and Boards

2-1.601 Establishment.

The Council is authorized to establish commissions and boards for the City as the Council shall deem necessary for the effective implementation of City policies.

(Sec. 4.1, Ord. 77-010)

2-1.602 Members.

Appointments to City commissions and boards shall be made in accordance with State laws and local enactments.

(Sec. 4.3, Ord. 77-010)

2-1.603 Duties.

City commissions and boards shall perform such duties as State laws and City ordinances and resolutions may require.

(Sec. 4.2, Ord. 77-010)

2-1.604 Relationships with the Council, Administrative Cabinet and Department Heads.

Commissions and boards, unless stated otherwise by State laws or City enactments, shall be advisory to the Council and the appropriate members of the City staff. Commission and board contact with the Administrative Cabinet shall be, except where otherwise directed by the Council, through the appropriate members of the City staff.

(Sec. 4.4, Ord. 77-010)

Article 7. Community Involvement in City Government

2-1.701 Utilization of Community Resources.

The City acknowledges the appropriateness and significance of involving its citizens in the operation of the City and the implementation of the policies established by the Council. It is the policy of the Council to utilize community resources wherever practicable and consistent with established policies of the City.

(Sec. 5.1, Ord. 77-010)

2-1.702 Participation Through Commissions, Boards and Committees.

It is the expressed policy of the City that citizens of the City and persons who work and own or operate businesses in the City shall be entitled to, and encouraged to, participate in City commissions and boards, ad hoc committees and other areas of service.

(Sec. 5.2, Ord. 77-010)

2-1.703 Public Meetings: Notices.

It is the policy of the City that members of the public be given appropriate notice of all Council, commission, board and committee meetings, and that, unless otherwise provided by law, all meetings of the Council, commissions, and boards be held in public, with appropriate opportunity to be granted for public comments.

(Sec. 5.3, Ord. 77-010)

CHAPTER 1.GOVERNMENTAL STRUCTURE AND GENERAL PROCEDURES

2-1.101 Purpose.