Upon receipt of the application, the city clerk shall cause an investigation of the person's business responsibility or moral character to be made as he or she deems necessary for the protection of the public good. If, as a result of the investigation, the character and business reputation appear to be satisfactory, the city clerk shall so certify in writing and a license shall be issued by the city clerk. (Ord. 516, 2013; Ord. 314 Exh. A (part), 1982: prior code § 24-2-5)