(A) The Inspector of Taxicabs is charged with the duties required of him or her under this chapter and, in general, shall be responsible for the inspection of taxicabs and shall make all investigations relative to licensing of drivers and issue driver’s permits upon a finding that the applicant has met the requirements of this chapter.
(B) (1) The Inspector shall advise the City Manager with respect to matters covered or incidentally involved in the operation or administration of this chapter.
(2) He or she shall make recommendations with respect to adequacy of taxicab service and whether or not there are too many or too few taxicabs serving the public’s convenience and necessity, and shall make such other reports and furnish such other information to the Mayor and Council as may be requested from time to time.
(C) The Inspector shall have the right at any time, after displaying proper identification, to enter into or upon any taxicab being operated under the provisions of this chapter for the purpose of reinspecting or ascertaining whether or not any of the provisions of this code, or other ordinances of this city or laws of the state, are being violated.
(Code 2019, § 18-4) (Code 1961, § 17-4) (Ord. passed 11-10-1975)