(A) There is created the office of Taxicab Inspector, who shall be appointed by the City Manager.
(B) The Taxicab Inspector shall be responsible for the inspection of taxicabs, the practical administration of this chapter and other ordinances, and the safety and welfare of the public in connection with the operation and use of taxicabs. The Taxicab Inspector shall advise the City Manager, the Chief of Police with respect to matters governed or incidentally involved in the operation or administration of this chapter. He or she shall make recommendations to the City Manager with respect to the adequacy of taxicab service in the city. He or she shall make such studies and recommendations as he or she may deem advisable, looking toward the more efficient operation of taxicabs to the end that the public safety and welfare will be served and proper and adequate taxicab service to the general public will be promoted. He or she shall report to the City Manager, the names of all taxicab drivers' permits recommended, granted or denied and all those recommended to be revoked, and shall make such other reports to the City Manager and the Council as may be requested from time to time.
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