Chapter 33 DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS

(B) In addition to the above department heads, the Mayor shall appoint the head of each of the following departments with the approval of the statutory board or commission operating the department:

(1) Park and Recreation Superintendent;

(2) Water Works Superintendent;

(3) Sewage Treatment Superintendent.

(1994 Code, § 33.002) (Ord. 1329, passed 8-22-1983)

Statutory reference:

Authority, see I.C. 36-4-9-2, I.C. 36-4-9-8

33.003 SUSPENSIONS, REMOVALS BY MAYOR.

All of such appointments by the Mayor shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and the Mayor may suspend or remove from office any department heads, deputies or other employees of the city appointed by him or a prior Mayor by notifying them to that effect and sending a written statement of the reasons for the suspension or removal to the Common Council.

(1994 Code, § 33.003) (Ord. 1329, passed 8-22-1983)

Statutory reference:

Authority, see I.C. 36-4-11-2

33.004 GENERAL POWERS OF DEPARTMENTS.

Subject to the appropriation power of the Common Council, the foregoing departments shall have the ability to hire such employees pursuant to I.C. 36-4-11-3 and purchase or contract for such materials and/or services as the governing board or commission over such department deems necessary to perform their public functions.

(1994 Code, § 33.004) (Ord. 1329, passed 8-22-1983)

33.005 USE OF CITY VEHICLES.

Any department head who has in his possession a city-owned motor vehicle and who, at the discretion of the Mayor, is permitted to take said city-owned motor vehicle home after normal working hours is prohibited from using said city-owned motor vehicle for any purpose whatsoever except city-related business.

(1994 Code, § 33.005) (Ord. 98-1719, passed 7-27-1998)

AVIATION BOARD

33.020 POWERS AND FUNCTIONS.

The Board of Aviation Commissioners shall continue as provided by ordinance of the city and shall have such powers and exercise such functions as provided for under I.C. 8-22-2 and by local ordinance and shall have control over the operation of the Aviation Department.

(1994 Code, § 33.020) (Ord. 1329, passed 8-22-1983)

33.021 AUTHORIZATION TO LEASE AIRPORT LAND.

Pursuant to I.C. 8-22-2-5(b)(5), as it may be amended from time to time, if any person whose character, experience, and financial responsibility have been determined satisfactory by the Board offers to erect a permanent structure that facilitates and is consistent with the operation, use and purpose of the airport, on land belonging to the airport, the Board of Aviation Commissioners is authorized to enter into a lease of airport land with such person, allowing for the erection of a permanent structure. The term of any such lease shall not exceed 99 years.

(Ord. 2013-2053, passed 2-11-2013)

COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION REBATE PROGRAM

33.035 PROCEDURES FOR THE COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION REBATE PROGRAM.

(A) Eligible activities/costs and rebate amount. Activities eligible for a rebate under the Commercial Revitalization Rebate Program (CRRP) are generally limited to exterior building repairs and improvements, such as exterior walls, roofs, facades, signs, awnings, and landscaping. Projects may include the development or improvement of parking facilities that are available to the public. Costs eligible for a rebate would include labor and materials, but not sales tax. The cost of demolition of dilapidated buildings may be eligible if the Common Council makes a finding that historic structures or areas will not be adversely impacted. CRRP funds will not be available for any project that results in the displacement of a household or a business. The Common Council determines the amount of a rebate, but in no case shall a rebate exceed 20% of eligible costs; and in no event shall the amount of a rebate exceed $25,000.

(B) Eligible properties. Any commercial building located within the city that requires rehabilitation or facade renovation to be economically feasible for use may be eligible for assistance through the Commercial Revitalization Rebate Program. The exterior design of any project proposed for financial assistance must be approved by the Common Council to be eligible for a rebate. After rehabilitation, the funded improvements must meet all applicable ordinances and building codes.

(C) Eligible applicants. Owners of eligible properties may be applicants. Tenants of an eligible property may be an applicant, but must be authorized in writing by the owner to complete the proposed renovation/rehabilitation activities.

(D) Application procedures.

(1) Applications shall be submitted to the Office of the Mayor, on forms designated for the Commercial Revitalization Rebate Program. Except under emergency conditions or other extenuating circumstances, work on the project shall not have started before the date of application submittal.

(2) Applications shall include competitive cost proposals by at least 2 reputable contractors. If the project requires design or engineering services, fee estimates by at least 2 reputable engineers or architects shall be included.

(3) Once the Mayor has determined the application is complete, he or she shall tender it to the Clerk-Treasurer. The Clerk-Treasurer shall first determine the availability of funds, and shall then forward the application and accompanying documents to the Common Council members for consideration at the Common Council’s next regularly scheduled meeting.

(4) The applicant shall appear at the meeting to present evidence and answer all reasonable inquiries of the Common Council. The Common Council shall by resolution approve or disapprove the rebate application determining the amount of rebate, if any.

(5) If deemed appropriate by the City Attorney for the specific project, the city and the applicant shall execute any necessary agreements stipulating to the terms of the rebate grant. Upon completion of the work and payment of the contractor, and based upon the Common Council’s resolution, the Clerk-Treasurer will then be authorized to disburse from the appropriate fund, and in accordance with established procedure, a rebate to the applicant in the approved amount.

(E) Prohibition of conflict of interest. No member of the Common Council, and no other official, employee, or agent of the city who exercises policy, decision-making functions or responsibilities related to the planning and implementation of the Commercial Revitalization Rebate Program, shall directly or indirectly participate in the program, without prior written disclosure of his or her interest in a proposed project on State Uniform Conflict of Interest Statement (State Form 54266 (R/6-12)/Form 236, or subsequent updates) and pursuant to state law. An applicant who is a member of the Common Council shall not participate in any decision with regard to a project in which he or she has an interest.

(Ord. 2013-2061, passed 7-8-2013)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

33.050 CREATION.

There is hereby created the Plymouth Economic Development Commission to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.

(1994 Code, § 33.035) (Ord. 1148, passed - -)

33.051 MEMBERSHIP; DUTIES.

The members of the Plymouth Economic Development Commission shall be appointed and shall perform the duties and exercise the powers as set forth in I.C. 36-7-12.

(1994 Code, § 33.036) (Ord. 1148, passed - -; Am. Ord. 1329, passed 8-22-1983)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

33.065 VOLUNTEER CLOTHING AND AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE, COMPENSATION.

(A) Each member of the regular Volunteer Fire Department of the city, not in excess of 45 members, including volunteer firefighters and volunteer EMTs/paramedics, who has performed his or her duty will be entitled to a minimum clothing allowance of $100 per year. Each volunteer firefighter shall also be entitled to a minimum automobile allowance at the rate of $100 per year for the use of the member’s automobile in the line of duty. Such sums shall be paid in December of each year. During the month of December, the Secretary of the Fire Department shall prepare and furnish to the Clerk-Treasurer a certified list of all volunteer firefighters and volunteer EMTs/paramedics who are regular members of the Volunteer Fire Department during the previous year. Such list shall be approved by the Secretary and Chief of the Fire Department. Volunteer firefighters and volunteer EMTs/paramedics who have not served for a full year shall be allowed $8 as a clothing allowance for each month of service. Volunteer firefighters who have not served for a full year shall be allowed $8 as an automobile allowance for each month of service.

(B) Each volunteer firefighter and volunteer EMT/paramedic shall earn credits for their service at the following rates:

Medical call with patient care and reporting: 2 credits;

Medical or fire call for up to the first 2 hours of call time: 1 credit;

Medical or fire call for the third hour of call time: 1/2 credit;

Medical or fire call for the fourth hour of call time and beyond: 1/2 credit;

Fire Department meeting: 1 credit.

A maximum of 2 credits may be earned by a volunteer for any single call or meeting. Volunteers shall be paid nominal compensation at the rate of $20 per credit and $10 per half credit. Such sums shall be paid each month, after the Clerk-Treasurer’s receipt of a certified list from the Secretary and Chief of the Fire Department, noting the number of credits each member earned during the month.

(1994 Code, § 33.045) (Ord. 941, passed - -; Am. Ord. 1322, passed 6-13-1983; Am. Ord. 91-1542, passed 12-30-1991; Am. Ord. 95-1651, passed 11-13-1995; Am. Ord. 96-1671, passed 10-15-1996; Am. Ord. 2004-1873, passed 11-22-2004; Am. Ord. 2017-2113, passed 4-24-2017; Am. Ord. 2022-2190, passed 3-28-2022)

33.066 INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR VOLUNTEERS.

The city shall provide insurance coverage for volunteer firefighters and volunteer EMTs/paramedics as required by I.C. 36-8-12.

(1994 Code, § 33.046) (Am. Ord. 2017-2113, passed 4-24-2017)

FIREFIGHTER’S PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

33.080 POWERS, FUNCTIONS.

The Firefighter’s Pension Board of Trustees shall have such powers and exercise such functions as provided under I.C. 36-8-7 and I.C. 36-8-8 and by local ordinance.

(1994 Code, § 33.050) (Ord. 1329, passed 8-22-1983)

COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS

33.095 CREATION.

A commission for the promotion and protection of human rights is hereby created. The commission shall be known as the Commission on Human Relations.

(1994 Code, § 33.055) (Ord. 1084, passed - -)

Statutory reference:

Authority, see I.C. 22-9-1-12.1

33.096 PURPOSE.

The purpose of the Commission on Human Relations is to carry out the provisions of the laws of the United States, the laws of the state and the provisions of this code and other ordinances of the city as they pertain to human relations and civil rights.

(1994 Code, § 33.056) (Ord. 1084, passed - -)

33.097 COMPOSITION; TERMS OF OFFICE; SECRETARY.

The Commission on Human Relations shall be composed of 5 members. The Mayor and City Attorney shall be permanent members of the Commission during their respective terms of office. The remaining 3 members shall be appointed by the Mayor from the members of the Common Council. One member shall be appointed for a 1-year term, 1 member for a 2-year term and 1 member for a 3-year term. After the initial terms of the members chosen from the Common Council, all subsequent members shall be appointed for 3 years or so long as they remain members of the Common Council, whichever term is shorter. The Clerk-Treasurer shall be the secretary of the Commission.

(1994 Code, § 33.057) (Ord. 1084, passed - -)

33.098 POWERS AND DUTIES.

The Commission on Human Relations shall have the following powers and duties:

(A) To adopt, promulgate, amend and rescind such rules and regulations which are not inconsistent with this subchapter or any other ordinance or law;

(B) To hire attorneys, reporters and any other persons necessary to carry out the intent of this subchapter and other ordinances and laws pertaining to human relations and civil rights;

(C) To receive and make preliminary investigations of discriminatory practices upon complaint and to hold hearings upon proper complaint;

(D) Foster through community effort or otherwise good will among groups and elements of the population of the city;

(E) Issue such publications and results of investigations and research as in its judgment will tend to promote good will and minimize or eliminate discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry;

(F) To issue an annual report of its doings;

(G) To discourage any person from engaging in discriminatory practices by informal methods of persuasion and conciliation, to include compliance with any ordinances or laws pertaining to human relations and civil rights;

(H) To hold hearings, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, administer oaths, take testimony and require the production of books and papers when necessary to carry out any ordinances or laws pertaining to human relations and civil rights.

(1994 Code, § 32.058) (Ord. 1084, passed - -; Am. Ord. 1329, passed 8-22-1983)

Cross-reference:

Housing discrimination, see Chapter 95

ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS BUREAU

33.110 CREATION.

There shall be created an Ordinance Violations Bureau pursuant to I.C. 33-36-3-1 et seq., as amended, for the city.

(1994 Code, § 33.065) (Ord. 1464, passed 4-10-1989)

33.111 VIOLATION CLERK.

The Clerk-Treasurer is appointed and shall serve as the Violations Clerk, who shall administer the Bureau. The Clerk-Treasurer is authorized to appoint a deputy to serve as the Violations Clerk in his place.

(1994 Code, § 33.066) (Ord. 1464, passed 4-10-1989)

33.112 CLERK TO ACCEPT APPEARANCES, WAIVERS, AND THE LIKE.

The Clerk-Treasurer and his staff, as his agents, shall accept written appearances, waivers of trial, admissions of violation and payment of civil penalties in the amount and for the violation as provided below.

(1994 Code, § 33.067) (Ord. 1464, passed 4-10-1989)

33.113 SCHEDULE OF CODE CITATIONS.

(A) Code sections which are subject to the jurisdiction of the Ordinance Violations Bureau and the civil penalties for violation of these sections are adopted by reference as if set forth in full.

(B) The provisions of the Plymouth Code referred to are hereby amended to provide and declare the civil penalty schedule with the said code provision to be the specific civil penalty for the violation of said ordinance or code provision.

(1994 Code, § 33.068) (Ord. 1464, passed 4-10-1989; Am. Ord. 1472, passed 7-10-1989; Am. Ord. 1484, passed 11-27-1989; Am. Ord. 98-1725, passed 9-14-1998; Am. Ord. 98-1726, passed 8-24-1998)

PARKS AND RECREATION

33.125 RECREATION.

Pursuant to the provisions of I.C. 36-10-3 et seq. there is hereby recreated a municipal Department of Parks and Recreation. The Department shall be managed by the Park and Recreation Board.

(1994 Code, § 33.075) (Ord. 92-1550, passed 4-27-1992)

Statutory reference:

Authority, see I.C. 36-10-3-3

33.126 COMPOSITION; APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS.

The Park and Recreation Board shall be composed of:

(A) Four members appointed by the Mayor on the basis of their interest in and knowledge of parks and recreation. No more than 2 members shall be of the same political party.

(B) One member from the Board of Trustees of the Plymouth School Corporation. That member shall be selected by the School Board.

(C) One member of the Board of Trustees of the Plymouth Library Board. That member shall be selected by the Library Board.

(D) The member selected by the School Board and the Library Board shall not be of the same political party.

(1994 Code, § 33.076) (Ord. 92-1550, passed 4-27-1992)

Statutory reference:

Authority, see I.C. 36-10-3-4

33.127 TERMS OF OFFICE.

Members currently on the Department of Parks and Recreation Board shall retain their seats and fulfill their terms of office as were established by their appointment under the previous ordinance. All terms expire on the first Monday in January, but a member shall continue in office until his successor is appointed. If an appointment for a new term is not made by the first Monday in April, the incumbent shall serve another term. If a vacancy occurs, the appointing authority shall appoint a new member for the remainder of the unexpired term.

(1994 Code, § 33.077) (Ord. 92-1550, passed 4-27-1992)

33.128 OFFICERS.

At its first regular meeting in each year, the Board shall elect a President and a Vice-President. The Vice-President shall have authority to act as the President of the Board during the absence or disability of the President. The Board may select a secretary from within or without its own membership.

(1994 Code, § 33.078) (Ord. 92-1550, passed 4-27-1992)

33.129 POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD.

The Board shall have the power to perform all acts necessary to acquire and develop sites and facilities to conduct such programs as are generally understood to be park and recreation functions. In addition, the Board shall have all the powers listed in I.C. 36-10-3 et seq.

(1994 Code, § 33.079) (Ord. 92-1550, passed 4-27-1992)

33.130 ANNUAL BUDGET, GIFTS.

The Board shall prepare and submit an annual budget in the same manner as other departments of the city government as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts. The Board may accept gifts, donations and subsidies for park and recreation purposes.

(1994 Code, § 33.080) (Ord. 92-1550, passed 4-27-1992)

PLAN COMMISSION

33.145 CREATION.

There is hereby created and established a City Plan Commission consisting of 11 members.

(1994 Code, § 33.090) (Ord. 720, passed - -)

33.146 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS; TERMS OF OFFICE.

The membership of the Plan Commission shall be appointed as follows:

(A) One member shall be appointed by the Common Council from its membership;

(B) One member shall be appointed by the Park Board from its membership;

(D) One member shall be the City Civil Engineer or a qualified assistant appointed by the City Civil Engineer;

(E) Five citizen members shall be appointed by the Mayor, of whom no more than 3 may be of the same political party. The term of each citizen member shall be 4 years;

(F) A member of the Marshall County Plan Commission shall serve as an advisory member of the Plan Commission and shall have all privileges of membership except the right to vote pursuant to I.C. 36-7-4-213;

(G) Two additional citizen members who are residents of the area over which the Plan Commission exercises jurisdiction, but which is outside the corporate boundaries of the city, shall be appointed by the Marshall County Board of Commissioners. These 2 citizen members may not be of the same political party. Their terms shall be 4 years each, all pursuant to I.C. 36-7-4-214.

(1994 Code, § 33.091) (Ord. 873, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 2001-1786, passed 1-22-2001)

33.147 POWERS.

The Plan Commission shall have such powers and exercise such functions as provided for under I.C. 36-7-4 and by local ordinance.

(1994 Code, § 33.092) (Ord. 1329, passed 8-22-1983)

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

33.150 ESTABLISHED.

There is hereby established the Plymouth Historic Preservation Commission. The Commission shall operate in compliance with I.C. 36-7-11 et seq., as it may be amended from time to time.

(Ord. 2015-2084, passed 1-26-2015)

33.151 COMPOSITION; APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS.

The Commission shall be composed of 3 voting members appointed by the Mayor and subject to the approval of the Common Council. The original voting members shall serve a term beginning on the date of the Commission’s establishment through December 31, 2017. Thereafter, all voting members shall serve a 3-year term.

(Ord. 2015-2084, passed 1-26-2015)

POLICE PENSION BOARD

33.160 POWERS.

The Police Pension Board of Trustees shall have such powers and exercise such functions as provided for under I.C. 36-8-6 (1925 Fund) and I.C. 36-8-8 (1977 Fund) and by local ordinance.

(1994 Code, § 33.093) (Ord. 1329, passed 8-22-1983)

Cross-reference:

For provisions concerning the Policeman’s Pension Fund, see § 34.050

33.161 BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

(A) Pursuant to I.C. 36-8-6-2, the Police Pension Board of Trustees shall consist of the following 7 members:

(1) The Mayor;

(2) The Clerk-Treasurer;

(3) The Police Chief;

(4) One retired member of the Police Department; and

(5) Three active members of the Police Department.

(B) Pursuant to I.C. 36-8-6-2, the Trustees consisting of the 1 retired member of the Police Department and the 3 active members of the Police Department shall be elected at a meeting of the active members of the Police Department at the Police Department Building on the second Monday in February of each year. The term of office for those Trustees so elected is 3 years.

(C) The Trustees shall have such powers and exercise such functions as provided for under state law, Plymouth city ordinance, and/or the duly adopted By-Laws of the Board of Trustees.

(1994 Code, § 33.102) (Ord. 97-1707, passed 12-8-1997)

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY

33.175 CREATION.

There is hereby created the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety consisting of 5 members.

(1994 Code, § 33.110) (Ord. 1294, passed 12-21-1981; Am. Ord. 2013-2054, passed 2-11-2013)

Statutory reference:

Authority, see I.C. 36-4-9-8

33.176 MEMBERS.

The members of the Board are the Mayor and 4 residents of the city who shall be chosen by the Mayor and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Clerk-Treasurer shall serve as the clerk to said Board.

(1994 Code, § 33.111) (Ord. 1294, passed 12-21-1981; Am. Ord. 2013-2054, passed 2-11-2013)

33.177 POWERS AND FUNCTIONS.

(A) The Board shall have such powers and exercise such functions as provided under I.C. 36-4-9, I.C. 36-9-6, I.C. 8-1.5-3 and I.C. 8-1.5-4, and any applicable statutes, state administrative rules and regulations and by local ordinances. The Board shall be the chief administrative body of the city and shall have control of the day-to-day operations of the following executive departments:

(1) Police Department;

(2) Fire Department;

(3) Building Commission;

(4) Street and Sanitation Department;

(5) Cemetery Department;

(6) Water Department;

(7) Wastewater Department; and

(8) Department of Stormwater Management.

(B) The Board of Public Works and Safety is designated as the City Purchasing Agency. The Purchasing Agency shall have all the powers and duties authorized under I.C. 5-22 and as may be supplemented from time to time by ordinances adopted by the Common Council and policies adopted by the Purchasing Agency. The Purchasing Agency shall act as the purchasing agency for every agency, board, office, branch, bureau, commission, council, department or other entity of the city. The Purchasing Agency may designate in writing any city employee or other city board as a Purchasing Agent.

(1994 Code, § 33.112) (Ord. 1294, passed 12-21-1981; Am. Ord. 1329, passed 8-22-1983; Am. Ord. 98-1717, passed 6-22-1998; Am. Ord. 2009-1989, passed 7-27-2009)

33.178 MEETINGS; OFFICERS.

(A) Meetings. The Board shall hold regular bi-monthly meetings and such other special meetings as they deem fit and proper.

(B) Officers. The Mayor shall serve as Chairperson of the Board and 1 of the appointed members shall serve as Vice-Chairperson to be elected by the Board.

(1994 Code, § 33.113) (Ord. 1294, passed 12-21-1981)

DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT

33.200 ESTABLISHMENT.

(A) The Common Council hereby establishes the Department of Redevelopment of the city. The Department shall be controlled by a board of 5 members known as the Redevelopment Commission.

(B) Pursuant to I.C. 36-7-14 et seq. all of the territory of the corporate boundaries of the city shall be a taxing district to be known as the Redevelopment District of the city for the purpose of levying and collecting special benefit taxes for redevelopment purposes as provided in I.C. 36-7-14 et seq. The Common Council finds and determines that all of the taxable property within this special taxing district shall be considered to be benefitted by the redevelopment projects and economic development projects carried out under I.C. 36-7-14 et seq. to the extent of the special taxes levied under those sections.

(C) Pursuant to I.C. 36-7-14 et seq., 3 members of the Redevelopment Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor and 2 members of the Redevelopment Commission shall be appointed by the Common Council. Members may be reappointed for consecutive terms.

(1994 Code, § 33.120) (Ord. 91-1540, passed 12-30-1991)

REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

33.230 CREATION.

The Common Council creates a redevelopment authority under I.C. 36-7-14.5 (“Act”) to be known as the Plymouth Redevelopment Authority (“Authority”) as a separate body corporate and politic and as an instrumentality of the City of Plymouth.

(Ord. 2017-2116, passed 5-8-2017)

33.231 PURPOSES.

(A) The Authority is organized for the following purposes:

(1) Financing, constructing, and leasing local public improvements to the Redevelopment Commission (“Commission”);

(2) Financing and constructing additional improvements to local public improvements owned by the Authority and leasing them to the Commission;

(3) Acquiring all or a portion of 1 or more local public improvements from the Commission by purchase or lease and leasing these local public improvements back to the Commission, with any additional improvements that may be made to them;

(4) Acquiring all or a portion of 1 or more local public improvements from the Commission by purchase or lease to fund or refund indebtedness incurred on account of those local public improvements to enable the Commission to make a savings in debt service or lease rental obligations or to obtain relief from covenants that the Commission considers to be unduly burdensome; and

(5) Any other purposes permitted by the Act, including the issuance of bonds to finance local public improvements.

(Ord. 2017-2116, passed 5-8-2017)

33.232 COMPOSITION.

The Board of Directors of the Authority shall be composed of 3 members who are residents of the city and shall be appointed by the Mayor for 3-year terms from January 1st following their appointment.

(Ord. 2017-2116, passed 5-8-2017)

YOUTH COUNCIL

33.250 CREATION.

There shall be and there is hereby created the Plymouth Youth Council.

(1994 Code, § 33.140) (Ord. 1299, passed 5-10-1982)

33.251 COMPOSITION.

(A) The Youth Council shall be composed of 20 members, all of whom must be teenage citizens who reside in the territorial limits of the Plymouth Community School Corporation and be between 13 years of age and 19 years of age, inclusive.

(1) The Mayor shall appoint 4 members, 2 of which are students at Plymouth High School, 1 of which is a student at Lincoln Junior High School, and 1 of which is a student at Riverside Intermediate School.

(2) Each member of the Plymouth City Council shall appoint 2 members, in consultation with the Mayor.

(3) The Adult Advisors shall, between them, choose 6 members, 2 of which are students at Plymouth High School, 2 of which are students at Lincoln Junior High School, and 2 of which are students at Riverside Intermediate School.

(B) Each member of the Youth Council shall be appointed for a term of 1 year or until his or her successor shall be appointed and qualified. Members may be reappointed. After the initial Youth Council has been organized, all terms of office for members of the Youth Council shall begin on the second Monday of September of each year and all appointments to said Youth Council shall be made during the month of August.

(C) Any vacancy occurring on the Youth Council shall be filled by the Mayor upon the recommendation of the Adult Advisors.

(D) The Mayor shall appoint 2 interested citizens to serve as Adult Advisors to the Youth Council. The term of office of an Adult Advisor shall be 1 year, or until a successor is duly appointed or qualified. An Adult Advisor need not be a resident of the City of Plymouth.

(1994 Code, § 33.141) (Ord. 1299, passed 5-10-1982; Am. Ord. 2010-2005, passed 6-14-2010)

33.252 OFFICERS.

(A) The Youth Council shall elect from its appointed members the following officers:

(1) President;

(2) Vice President;

(3) Recording Secretary;

(4) Corresponding Secretary;

(5) Treasurer.

(B) The initial officers shall be elected at the organizational meeting following the adoption of this chapter and appointment of the members to the Youth Council and shall serve until September of 2010, at which time a new election of officers shall take place and such election of officers shall then take place annually during the month of September.

(C) Such officers as hereinabove provided for shall have those duties as provided for in the by-laws of such organization or such duties as may be determined from time to time by the Youth Council.

(D) Other than the initial officers elected as hereinabove provided, each officer of the Youth Council shall hold office for a term of 1 year or until his successor is duly elected and qualified.

(1994 Code, § 33.142) (Ord. 1299, passed 5-10-1982; Am. Ord. 2010-2005, passed 6-14-2010)

33.253 PURPOSES.

The purposes and objectives of the Youth Council are as follows:

(A) To provide a direct communication vehicle between the youth of the city;

(B) To strive for better understanding and communication between the youth of the city and the city administration and the community as a whole;

(D) To encourage the city to provide activities for its young people;

(E) To support, aid and assist persons or organizations with ideas or projects which promote Youth Council purposes and objectives;

(F) To provide Youth Council members with the experience of working with city government;

(G) To promote better understanding and harmonious relationships among youth.

(1994 Code, § 33.143) (Ord. 1299, passed 5-10-1982)

33.254 MEETINGS.

The Youth Council shall hold regular meetings at such times and places as shall be determined by a majority vote of the Youth Council and shall monthly make a report of their activities to the Common Council.

(1994 Code, § 33.144) (Ord. 1299, passed 5-10-1982; Am. Ord. 2010-2005, passed 6-14-2010)

33.255 AUTHORITY.

The Youth Council shall have such lawful authority as may be necessary to perform those acts and fulfill those duties as may be required to fulfill the purposes of the Youth Council.

(1994 Code, § 33.145) (Ord. 1299, passed 5-10-1982; Am. Ord. 1329, passed 8-22-1983)

ZONING APPEALS BOARD

33.270 POWERS AND FUNCTIONS.

The Board of Zoning Appeals shall have such powers and exercise such functions as provided for under § 36-7-4 and by local ordinance.

(1994 Code, § 33.150) (Ord. 1329, passed 8-22-1983)

SAFETY COMMITTEE

33.285 ESTABLISHMENT OF SAFETY COMMITTEE.

A Safety Committee for the city is hereby created and shall consist of the department heads of the Aviation Department, the Building Commissioner’s Office, the Cemetery Department, the Fire and Emergency Services Department, the Human Resources Office, the Law Enforcement Services Department, the Parks and Recreations Department, the Street Department, the Water Department, and the Wastewater Department. Also, the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer of the city, or their appointed representatives, shall serve on the committee. The Safety Committee shall organize, determine its officers, and annually elect such officers from among its members.

(1994 Code, § 33.160) (Ord. 2000-1782, passed 10-10-2000)

URBAN FORESTRY AND FLOWER COMMITTEE

33.300 ESTABLISHMENT OF URBAN FORESTRY AND FLOWER COMMITTEE.

(A) There is hereby created a citizen’s advisory committee to be known as the Urban Forestry and Flower Committee, which Committee shall meet from time to time and shall study the matters of increasing, protecting and maintaining the city’s tree and flower population and shall advise the Common Council, the Mayor and various department heads and departments of the city with regard thereto.

(B) Members of the Committee shall be at least 18 years of age and shall have a demonstrable connection to the city and an interest in, experience with, or skill with trees or flowers.

(C) The Committee shall consist of 9 members. Among the members shall be 3 ex officio members, consisting of the Superintendents of the city’s Street Department and Parks and Recreation Department and the city arboriculturalist. The remaining 6 members shall be appointed by the Mayor and the Common Council with the Mayor having 4 of the appointments and the Common Council having 2 of the appointments.

(D) Members of the Urban Forestry and Flower Committee shall be unpaid. Each of the appointed members of the Committee shall serve for terms of 2 years.

(E) The Committee shall meet at least 2 times per year. An annual Committee organizational and planning meeting shall be held on or before March 31 each year. The second required meeting and any other additional meetings the Committee may deem appropriate may be scheduled at any time throughout the year.

(1994 Code, § 33.170) (Ord. 2002-1809, passed 3-11-2002; Am. Ord. 2012-2044, passed 7-9-2012)