§ 31.23 UNIFORM AND BADGE.

   Each member of the Department shall, while on duty, wear a suitable badge and uniform, except that the Chief may authorize the performance of specific duties while not in uniform. The city shall furnish each full-time officer with a badge, which, upon termination of membership in the Department, the member shall immediately deliver to the city, along with all other city property. The city shall furnish each part-time officer with a uniform and badge. Upon termination of membership in the Department, the member shall immediately deliver to the city the badge, uniform and all other property of the city.

(’77 Code, § 202.04) (Am. Ord. passed - -)

§ 31.24 SPECIAL OFFICERS.

   In case of a riot or other law enforcement emergency, the City Council may appoint for a specified time as many emergency assistants to the Chief of Police as may be necessary for the maintenance of law and order. During the term of appointment, the emergency assistants to the Chief of Police shall have only those powers and perform only those duties as shall be specifically assigned by the Chief of Police.

(’77 Code, § 202.05) (Am. Ord. passed - -)

§ 31.25 RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS.

   The City Council has found it necessary for the welfare and protection of city residents to require police officers to live close enough to the city to be able to respond to a call within 15 minutes. Therefore, all city police officers shall live close enough to the city to be able to respond to a call within 15 minutes driving the posted speed limit.

(Ord. 8, passed 7-9-84; Am. Ord. passed - -)

CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS

§ 31.30 PERSONS SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS.

   (A)   The City Council of the City of Menahga hires, appoints and contracts with individuals for the following positions: all staff positions; volunteer fire fighters; citizens on patrol (COPS) and other entities designated as neighborhood watch programs; city boards and committees; and independent contractors hired to perform specific contracts or services.

   (B)   In addition, the city accepts filings for those wishing to run for elective offices and issues various licenses and permits pursuant to this code.

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§ 31.31 APPLICATIONS.

   Individuals applying for the list of activities in § 31.30 will complete an application with the City Clerk or City Administrator with respect to city offices and with directors of the other agencies mentioned in the list in § 31.30.

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