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. Powers generally. 3

1-109. Ordinances. 3

1-110. Same; subject and title; amendment. 3

1-111. Same; publication. 4

1-112. Same; ordinance book. 4

1-113. Resolutions, motions. 4

1-114. City records. 4

1-115. Altering code. 4

1-116. Scope of application. 4

1-117. General penalty. 4

1-118. Severability. 5

1-119. Collection of debts by a commercial firm is authorized. 5

ARTICLE 2. GOVERNING BODY.. 6

1-201. Governing body. 6

1-202. Mayor. 6

1-203. Acting mayor. 6

1-204. Meetings. 6

1-205. Vacancies. 6

1-206. Members not to interfere. 7

1-207. Compensation. 7

1-208. Compensation, expenses. 7

1-209. Code of procedure. 7

1-210. Code of ethics. 8

ARTICLE 3. CITY MANAGER.. 11

1-301. City manager; appointment; qualifications. 11

1-302. Same; salary, bond. 11

1-303. Same; powers. 11

1-304. Same; general duties. 11

1-305. Same; countersigning warrants. 12

1-306. Same; acting in other offices. 12

1-307. Same; spending authority. 12

ARTICLE 4. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. 13

1-401. Departments created. 13

1-402. Departmental division; officers; employees; boards. 13

1-403. Department of finance. 14

1-404. Same; city clerk. 14

1-405. Same; seal; oaths. 14

1-406. City treasurer. 15

1-407. Financial officer. 15

1-408. Department of law. 15

1-409. Same; city attorney. 15

1-410. Same; municipal judge; duties. 16

1-411. Department of public safety. 16

1-412. Same; chief of police. 16

1-413. Same; fire chief. 16

1-414. Same; ambulance coordinator. 16

1-415. Department of public service. 16

1-416. Same; utility division. 17

1-417. Appointment or employment in more than one position. 17

1-418. Additional departments. 17

ARTICLE 5. OATHS AND BONDS. 18

1-501. Oath. 18

1-502. Oaths filed. 18

1-503. Bonds required. 18

1-504. Same; premiums. 19

1-505. Condition of bonds. 19

1-506. Approval of bonds. 19

ARTICLE 6. PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS  20

1-601. Social security. 20

1-602. Salary. 20

1-603. Reimbursed expenses. 20

1-605. Conflict of interest. 20

1-606. Personnel rules and regulations. 21

1-607. Deferred compensation. 21

1-604. Same; auto expense. 21

ARTICLE 7. INVESTMENT OF IDLE FUNDS. 22

1-701. Purpose and goals. 22

1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories. 22

1-703. Definitions. 22

1-704. Investment of idle funds. 23

1-705. Procedures and restrictions. 25

1-706. Custody and safekeeping. 25

1-707. Sale or transfer. 25

ARTICLE 8. OPEN RECORDS. 26

1-801. Policy. 26

1-802. Record custodians. 26

1-803. Public request for access. 26

1-804. Facilities for public inspection. 26

1-805. Procedures for inspection. 26

1-806. Appointment of official custodians. 26

1-807. Designation of additional record custodians. 27

1-808. Duties of custodians. 27

1-809. Requests to be directed to custodians. 27

1-810. Fee administration. 28

1-811. Inspection fee. 28

1-812. Copying fee. 28

1-813. Prepayment of fees. 28

1-814. Payment. 28

1-815. Local freedom of information officers. 29

1-816. Appointment of local freedom of information officer. 29

ARTICLE 9. REVENUE, FINANCE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT  30

1-901. Main trafficway designations for bond financing purposes. 30

1-902. Electric utility depreciation reserve fund. 30

1-903. Sewer utility reserve fund. 30

1-904. Municipal equipment reserve fund. 30

1-905. City sales tax; 1.5% for Solomon Valley Manor and water system until December 31, 2019. 30

1-906. City sales tax; 1.5% for Solomon Valley Manor and water system, effective January 1, 2020. 31

1-907. Neighborhood revitalization plan. 31

1-908. Transient guest tax. 32

1-909. Public building commission. 32

1-910. Water utility depreciation fund. 34

1-911. City sales tax; 1% for swimming pool and general city expenses until December 31, 2036. 34

1-912. Group health insurance reserve fund. 34

1-913. Solomon Valley Manor rates. 34

ARTICLE 10. GIFT FUNDS ADVISORY BOARD   36

1-1001.  Board. 36

1-1002.  Membership. 36

1-1003.  Board responsibilities. 36

1-1004.  Meetings and records. 37

1-1005.  Funds for board oversight: 37