6-3-4: CEMETERY SEXTON POWERS AND DUTIES:
The Sexton, subject to the direction of the City Council and any department head placed over the Sexton by the City Manager, has entire charge of the cemetery and is authorized to enforce the rules and regulations pertaining thereto. The Sexton may take such action as may be necessary, though not expressly set forth herein, in order to protect the property of grave and lot owners, and the cemetery, from injury, and to preserve the peace, economy, and good order of the cemetery. The Sexton shall keep the cemetery plat and related records up to date and cooperate with the City Treasurer in maintaining records of charges and payments made pursuant to this chapter. The Sexton or a competent deputy shall attend every interment in a cemetery and shall register the names and ages of all persons interred therein and the place of their interment. The Sexton shall open and close graves, maintain the cemetery, and perform such other duties as may be required elsewhere in this chapter or directed by the City Council. (Ord. 2022-53, 9-28-2022)