(A) In order to promote the safety of children attending school, there is established a school crossing patrol to assist in directing vehicular and school traffic at certain street intersections in the city on all school days of the year. This patrol shall consist of three crossing guards to be selected by the Chief of Police and to operate and function under his or her supervision and control.
(B) It shall be the duty of this patrol to direct traffic at intersections, provide for the safe conduct of school children using the crossing and report to the Police Chief all motor vehicle violations of safety and traffic regulations at intersections during their tour of duty.
(C) Applicants for the patrol must be at least 21 years of age, alert, in good physical and mental health and of general good reputation and moral standing in the community. They may be either male or female. The Chief of Police will have the responsibility of selecting and hiring the patrol guards and will have the final word in adjudging their qualifications.
(D) For their services members of the school crossing patrol will be compensated in a sum as set by City Council.
(`96 Code, § 70.06) (Ord. 1966-1-3, passed 2-9-1966)