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CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHARTER of THE CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS
VOLUME I
PREFACE
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 3 ADVERTISING
CHAPTER 4 RESERVED
CHAPTER 5 AIRCRAFT AND AIRPORTS
CHAPTER 5A AIR POLLUTION
CHAPTER 6 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
CHAPTER 6A AMUSEMENT CENTERS
CHAPTER 7 ANIMALS
CHAPTER 7A ANTI-LITTER REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 8 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
CHAPTER 8A BOARDING HOME FACILITIES
CHAPTER 9 BICYCLES
CHAPTER 9A BILLIARD HALLS
CHAPTER 9B BUILDING SECURITY
CHAPTER 9C RESERVED
CHAPTER 10 RESERVED
CHAPTER 10A RESERVED
CHAPTER 10B RESERVED
CHAPTER 11 CEMETERIES AND BURIALS
CHAPTER 12 CITY YOUTH PROGRAM STANDARDS OF CARE
CHAPTER 12A CODE OF ETHICS
CHAPTER 12B CONVENIENCE STORES
CHAPTER 13 COURTS, FINES AND IMPRISONMENTS
CHAPTER 13A DALLAS TRANSIT SYSTEM
CHAPTER 14 DANCE HALLS
CHAPTER 14A RESERVED
CHAPTER 14B EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 15 RESERVED
CHAPTER 15A ELECTIONS
CHAPTER 15B EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
CHAPTER 15C EMERGENCY REPORTING EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 15D EMERGENCY VEHICLES
CHAPTER 16 DALLAS FIRE CODE
CHAPTER 17 FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
CHAPTER 18 MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTES
CHAPTER 19 HEALTH AND SANITATION
CHAPTER 19A RESERVED
CHAPTER 20 EARNED PAID SICK TIME
CHAPTER 20A FAIR HOUSING AND MIXED INCOME HOUSING
CHAPTER 21 RESERVED
CHAPTER 22 RESERVED
CHAPTER 23 RESERVED
CHAPTER 24 LIBRARY
CHAPTER 25 LOAN BROKERS
CHAPTER 25A MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
CHAPTER 26 RESERVED
CHAPTER 27 MINIMUM PROPERTY STANDARDS
CHAPTER 28 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
VOLUME II
VOLUME III
ARTICLE II.
STAFFING: RESPONSIBILITIES AND TRAINING.
SEC. 12-8.   YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR: QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
   (a)   Each coordinator must meet all of the following qualifications:
      (1)   Be at least 21 years of age.
      (2)   Have two years of experience planning and implementing recreational activities.
      (3)   Pass a background investigation, including, but not limited to, testing for illegal substances.
      (4)   Have successfully completed a course in first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) based on either American Heart Association or American Red Cross standards.
      (5)   Be able to furnish proof of a clear tuberculosis test within 12 months prior to employment.
   (b)   A coordinator is responsible for:
      (1)   administering the daily operations of a youth program in compliance with the standards of care;
      (2)   recommending for hire, supervising, and evaluating leaders for a youth program; and
      (3)   planning, implementing, and evaluating a youth program. (Ord. Nos. 23159; 23534; 23907; 24281; 24611; 24943; 25269; 25628; 25998; 26376; 26800; 27222; 27565; 27911; 28217; 28670; 29036; 30106; 30650)
SEC. 12-9.   YOUTH PROGRAM LEADERS: QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
   (a)   Each leader must meet all of the following qualifications:
      (1)   Be age 18 years of age or older, if working with children.
      (2)   Be able to consistently exhibit competency, good judgment, and self-control when working with children.
      (3)   Relate to children with courtesy, respect, tolerance, and patience.
      (4)   Have successfully completed a course in first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) based on either American Heart Association or American Red Cross standards.
      (5)   Be able to furnish proof of a clear tuberculosis test within the 12 months prior to employment.
      (6)   Pass a background investigation, including, but not limited to, testing for illegal substances.
   (b)   A leader is responsible for:
      (1)   providing participants with an environment in which they can feel safe, enjoy wholesome recreation activities, and participate in appropriate social opportunities with their peers;
      (2)   knowing and following all city, departmental, and program standards, policies, and procedures that apply to the youth programs; and
      (3)   ensuring that participants are released only to a parent or a person designated by a parent and complying with the department- approved plan for verifying the identity of a person authorized to pick up a participant when that person is not known to the leader. (Ord. Nos. 23159; 23534; 23907; 24281; 24611; 24943; 25269; 25628; 25998; 26376; 26800; 27222; 27565; 27911; 28217; 28670; 29036; 30106; 30650)
SEC. 12-10.   TRAINING AND ORIENTATION.
   (a)   The department shall provide training and orientation to program employees relating to working with children in general and relating to the specific job responsibilities of each employee. A coordinator shall provide each leader with a program manual specific to each youth program.
   (b)   Each program employee will be trained in appropriate procedures for handling emergencies and in other areas, including, but not limited to, city, departmental, and program policies and procedures, provision of recreational activities, safety issues, child psychology, and organization.
   (c)   Each program employee shall be familiar with the standards of care for the youth programs and with all program policies, including the discipline, guidance, and release of participants, as outlined in the program manual.
   (d)   Each program employee will be required to sign an acknowledgement that the employee received the training required under this chapter. (Ord. Nos. 23159; 23534; 23907; 24281; 24611; 24943; 25269; 25628; 25998; 26376; 26800; 27222; 27565; 27911; 28217; 28670; 29036; 30106; 30650)