(A) The City Council, pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code, § 22.071, hereby creates the municipal officer position of Municipal Engineer.
(B) The Municipal Engineer shall be licensed to practice engineering in this state and shall maintain that license in good standing with the state and shall maintain malpractice insurance while acting as an officer of the municipality.
(C) The Municipal Engineer shall represent the city in all engineering matters pertaining to the city at the discretion and direction of the City Council. The Municipal Engineer shall not permit conflicts to occur by rendering engineering advice or representing agents, employees, or officers of the city, whether individually or collectively, except in their official capacities as agents, employees, or officers of the city, and then only in matters pertaining to the city and in the best interest of the city. The Municipal Engineer shall also not permit conflicts to occur by representing persons, firms, or corporations coming to, or doing business with, the city with projects, plans, or drawings to be reviewed by the Municipal Engineer.
(Ord. 540, passed 4-29-2003) Penalty, see § 10.99