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Chico, CA Code of Ordinances
CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE
THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CHICO
ARTICLE I. INCORPORATION AND SUCCESSION.
ARTICLE II. POWERS OF THE CITY.
ARTICLE III. FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
ARTICLE IV. ELECTIVE OFFICERS.
ARTICLE V. ELECTIONS.
ARTICLE VI. THE COUNCIL.
ARTICLE VII. THE CITY MANAGER.
ARTICLE VIII. EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONS.
ARTICLE IX. APPOINTIVE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
ARTICLE X. APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
ARTICLE XI. FISCAL ADMINISTRATION.
ARTICLE XII. FRANCHISES.
ARTICLE XIII. Repealed by Resolution No. 84 74-75 §3(b), Passed 4-8-75, Filed in Office of Secretary of State 4-21-75.
ARTICLE XIV. PERSONNEL SYSTEM.
ARTICLE XV. MISCELLANEOUS.
TABLE OF CHARTER AMENDMENTS
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 (RESERVED)
Title 5 BUSINESS REGULATIONS1
Title 6 (RESERVED)
Title 7 ANIMALS
Title 8 HEALTH AND SANITATION1
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 AIRPORT1
Title 12 PARKS
Title 13 (RESERVED)
Title 14 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Title 15 UTILITY SERVICES
Title 16 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION1
Title 17 (RESERVED)
Title 18 SUBDIVISIONS
Title 19 LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS1
Title 2R ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS RULES
Title 3R REVENUE AND FINANCE RULES AND PROCEDURES
Title 5R BUSINESS RULES AND REGULATIONS
Title 8R SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RULES
Title 10R VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC RULES AND PROCEDURES
Title 11R CHICO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS1
Title 12R RULES AND REGULATIONS OF BIDWELL PARK AND OTHER PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS1
Title 14R BUILDING IN STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 15R WATER AND SEWERS
Title 16R BUILDING STANDARDS
Title 18R DESIGN CRITERIA AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS1
TABLES
Chico, CA Comprehensive Ordinance Table
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Section 905.   Powers and duties of city clerk.
   The city clerk shall:
   A.   Attend meetings of the council and be responsible for the recording and maintaining of a full and true record of all proceedings of the council in books that shall bear appropriate title and be devoted to such purpose; call the roll of the council and record the council members present, absent or excused.
   B.   Maintain books in which shall be recorded respectively all duly adopted ordinances and resolutions, and, as to an ordinance requiring publication, an affidavit of publication or posting shall be affixed thereto.
   C.   Maintain books in which a record shall be made of all written contracts and official bonds.
   D.   Keep all aforementioned books properly indexed.
   E.   Be the custodian of the seal of the city.
   F.   Administer oaths or affirmations, taking affidavits and depositions pertaining to the affairs and business of the city and certify copies of the official records.
   G.   Have charge of all elections to be conducted by the city, provided, that the city may contract with the County of Butte or any public officer authorized to conduct
   elections for the performance of all duties of conducting such elections.
   H.   Perform such other duties consistent with this Charter as may be required by the council or by law.
(Res. No. 84 74-75 §3(a), Passed 4-8-75, Filed in the Office of Secretary of State 4-21-75; Res. No. 112 93- 94 §6, Measure F (part), Passed 6-7-94, Filed in Office of Secretary of State 10-3-94)
Section 906.   Qualifications, powers and duties of city attorney.
   The city attorney shall be an attorney at law, duly admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of the State of California, and licensed by said state to practice therein, and shall have been engaged in the practice of law in the state for a period of not less than five (5) years immediately prior to appointment. The city attorney shall:
   A.   Represent and advise the city council, city officers, boards and commissions in all matters of law pertaining to their offices.
   B.   Represent and appear for the city in any or all actions or proceedings in which the city is concerned or is a party, and represent and appear for any city officer, employee, board or commission, or former city officer, employee, board or commission, in any or all actions and proceedings in which any such officer, employee, board or commission is concerned or is a party arising out of any act or omission committed in the course and scope of the employment or performance of the official duties of such officer, employee, board or commission.
   C.   Attend meetings of the city council and give advice or render an opinion in writing whenever requested to do so by the city council, or by any of the boards, commissions or officers of the city, provided that the city attorney may require such request to be submitted in writing.
   D.   Approve the form of all contracts made by and all bonds given to the city, endorsing such contracts or bonds with such approval.
   E.   Prepare or approve any and all proposed ordinances or resolutions for the city and amendments thereto.
   F.   Appoint, discipline and remove any assistant city attorney, deputy city attorney or legal technician, provided that the appointment of a person by the city attorney to the position of assistant city attorney or deputy city attorney shall be subject to confirmation by the city council.
(Res. No. 126 80-81 §7 (part), Measure G (part), Passed 4-7-81, Filed in Office of Secretary of State 6-8-81; Res. No. 112 93-94 §4, Measure D (part), and §6, Measure F (part), Passed 6-7-94, Filed in Office of Secretary of State 10-3-94)
Section 906.1   Repealed by Resolution No. 112 93-94 §4, Measure D (part), Passed 6- 7-94, Filed in Office of Secretary of State 10-3-94.
Section 907.   Repealed by Resolution No. 126 80-81 §3, Measure C, Passed 4-7-81, Filed in Office of Secretary of State 6-8-81.
Section 908.   Finance director.
   The finance director shall be responsible for administration of the financial affairs of the city.
   The finance director shall have custody of all public funds belonging to the city or to any office, department, board or commission or agency thereof, and shall administer all such funds in compliance with the provisions of the Constitution and laws of the State of California governing the collection, handling, depositing, investment and securing of public funds.
   The finance director shall submit to the council through the city manager monthly statements of receipts, disbursements and balances in such form as to show the exact financial condition of the city. At the end of each fiscal year the finance director shall submit a complete and detailed financial statement.
(Res. No. 126 80-81 §7 (part), Measure G (part), Passed 4-7-81, Filed in Office of Secretary of State 6-8-81: Res. No. 17 85-86 §6, Passed 11-5-85, Filed in Office of Secretary of State 3-12-86; Res. No. 112 93-94 §7, Measure G (part), Passed 6-7-94, Filed in Office of Secretary of State 10-3-94)
Section 909.   Compensation of officers, department heads and employees.
   The compensation of all city officers and department heads, except as otherwise provided in this Charter, shall be fixed by the council by resolution, and the compensation of all other city employees shall be determined in accordance with the personnel system ordinance. No officer, department head or employee shall be allowed any fees, perquisites, emoluments or compensation for the performance of the duties of the employment or office for or to which such officer, department head or employee was employed, appointed or elected, other than reimbursement for necessary expenses, and the compensation as determined in the manner herein provided.
(Res. No. 126 80-81 §7 (part), Measure G (part), Passed 4-7-81, Filed in Office of Secretary of State 6-8-81; Res. No. 17 85-86 §7, Passed 11-5-85, Filed in Office of Secretary of State 3-12-86)
Section 910.   Repealed by Measure L (part), Passed 11-2-04, Filed in Office of Secretary of State 12-9-04.
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