CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION *

Section

Article I. In General

   2-1   Investigation of conduct of departments and the like

   2-1.2   Creation or reorganization of executive departments

   2-2   Same — power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths and the like

   2-3   Same — refusal to comply with subpoena prohibited

   2-3.2   City-owned vehicles — use generally

   2-3.3   Same — administrative regulations governing use

   2-3.4   Use of City vehicles

   2-3.5   City buildings — allocation of space

Article II. Community Beatification Commission

   2-4   Established; membership

   2-5   Term of office of members; vacancies

   2-6   Compensation for members

   2-7   Election of officers; adoption of administrative procedures; consultations with City officials

   2-8   Powers and duties — generally

   2-9   Time limitations on consideration of matters submitted

   2-10   Advising of private property owners

Article III. Local Officers Compensation Commission

   2-11   Created; purpose

   2-12   Composition; qualifications of members; appointment

   2-13   Term of office; filling of vacancies

   2-14   Certain persons ineligible for membership

   2-15   Duties generally

   2-16   Reserved

Article IV. Housing Commission

   2-17   Created

   2-18   Powers and duties

Article V. Human Relations Commission

   2-19   Created; membership; compensation and term of members; meetings

   2-19.1   Definitions

   2-19.2   Discriminatory practices

   2-20   Duties

   2-21   Budget; office space

   2-22   Filing of complaints

   2-23   Obtaining of factual information

   2-23.1   Mediation and enforcement powers

   2-24   Executive Director

   2-25   Reserved

Article VI. City Wide Advisory Committee

   2-26   Created

   2-26.1   Composition; appointment and removal of members

   2-26.2   Term of members

   2-26.3   Organizations; technical assistance

   2-26.4   Compensation of members

Article VII. Planning Commission

   2-27   Definitions

   2-28   Membership; compensation; terms of members; removal of members; vacancies

   2-28.1   Causes for removal from Commission

   2-29   Chairperson; rules; records

   2-30   Expenditures; appointment of employees; contracts for services

   2-31   Master plan for physical development of municipality — to be made and adopted; contents

   2-32   Same — surveys and studies; purpose

   2-33   Same — adoption; public hearing; certification

   2-34   Approval of public works

   2-35   Powers generally

   2-35.5   Zoning powers

   2-36   Necessity for approval of subdivision plats

   2-37   Regulations governing subdivision of land

   2-38   Procedures for approving plats; amendments to zoning

Article VIII. Department of Community Development

   2-39   Created

   2-40   Appointment of Director of Department

   2-41   Duties and responsibilities of Director

   2-42   Management of fiscal affairs

Article IX. Reserved

Article X. Reserved

Article XI. Reserved

Article XII. Department of Police

   2-75   Created

   2-76   Chief of Police to be head of Department; appointment

   2-77   Serving process; making arrests

   2-78   Authority of Chief of Police to establish divisions within Department and to appoint subordinates and employees

   2-79   Rules for administration of Department policy governing personnel policies

   2-80   General powers and duties of the Chief of Police and subordinates

   2-80.1   Fingerprinting of persons arrested for misdemeanor felony violations

   2-81 – 2-84   Reserved

Article XIII. Department of Fire

   2-85   Created

   2-86   Fire Chief to head Department; appointment

   2-87   Powers and duties of Fire Chief

   2-88   Establishment of divisions within Department

   2-89   Establishment of rules and regulations for administration and operation of Department

Article XIV. Department of Parks and Recreation

   2-90   Created

   2-91   Appointment of Director

   2-92   Duties and responsibilities of Director

   2-93   Establishment of divisions within Department

   2-94   Appointment of subordinates and employees

   2-95   Authority of Director to adopt rules necessary for the performance of duties

   2-96   Existing rules and regulations for supervision, management and operation of parks

   2-97   Obligations and encumbrances incurred by and debts and monies due Board

   2-98   Rights, obligations of Board to be assumed by City

   2-99   Reserved

Article XV. Department of Finance

   2-100   Created

   2-101   Appointment of Director

   2-102   Duties and responsibilities of Director generally

   2-103   Appointment of subordinates and employees

   2-104   Authority of Director to adopt rules and regulations necessary for performance of duties

   2-105   Divisions of Department

   2-106 – 2-109   Reserved

Article XVI. Department of Public Works and Utilities

   2-110   Created

   2-111   Director of Department; appointment, term

   2-112   Establishment of divisions within Department

   2-113   Appointment of subordinates and employees

   2-114   Promulgation of rules and regulations for operation of Department

   2-115 – 2-119   Reserved

Article XVII. Economic Development Corporation

   2-120   Approval of application of certain individuals to incorporate

   2-121   Copy of articles to be filed with Secretary of State

   2-122   Applicants to proceed to incorporate upon filing

   2-123   Article void if incorporation not accomplished within 90 days after effective date

   2-124   Reserved

Article XVIII. Downtown Development Authority

   2-125   Authority established

   2-126   Boundaries of district within which authority to exercise powers

   2-127   Powers of authority

   2-128   Financing of activities

   2-129   Filing and publication of provisions

   2-130   Dissolution of authority; disposition of property and assets

   2-131   Bond required

   2-132 – 2-140   Reserved

Article XIX. Historic Districts and Historic District Commission

   2-141   Purpose

   2-142   Definitions

   2-143   Historic districts; creation; boundaries

   2-144   Historic District Commission — creation; composition

   2-145   Same — organization; meetings; quorum; voting

   2-146   Same — duties and powers

   2-147   Procedure for the review of plans

   2-148   Demolition or moving of district resources

   2-149   Yard variances

   2-150   Exceptions

   2-151   Enforcement

   2-152   Appeals

   2-153 – 2-161   Reserved

Article XX. Flint Area Enterprise Zone

   2-162   Findings and determinations

   2-163   Appointment of Citizens’ Council

   2-164   Duties of Citizens’ Council

   2-165   Establishment of Enterprise Zone

Article XXI. Principal Staff Officials

   2-170   Maximum number of positions

   2-171   Resolution and description required

   2-172   Duration of position

   2-173   Expansion of responsibilities

   2-174   Creation of authorized positions

Article XXII. Office on Aging and Handicapped

   2-175   Department created

   2-176   Director — appointment

   2-177   Same — duties

Statutory reference:

   Home Rule Act, see MCLA §§ 117 et seq.

ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL

§ 2-1 INVESTIGATION OF CONDUCT OF DEPARTMENTS AND THE LIKE.

   In conformity with Section 3-205 of the Charter, the City Council, or any committee of the City Council authorized by the City Council, shall have the power to investigate into the affairs of the City and the conduct of any City agency.

(Ord. 136, passed 4-20-1937; Ord. 2585, passed 1-24-1977)

§ 2-1.2 CREATION OR REORGANIZATION OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS.

   No executive department required or permitted by the Charter of the City of Flint shall be created or reorganized without the prior authorization of the Flint City Council.

   Violation of this ordinance is considered a misdemeanor, punishable by a $500.00 fine and/or 90 days in jail.

(Ord. 3629, passed 11-22-2004)