(a) Upon receipt of the license application, the original shall be referred to the Chief of Police, who shall cause an investigation to be made of the applicant's business and moral character and the character of the driver, as he or she deems necessary for the protection of the public good.
(b) If, as a result of such investigation, the applicant's business or moral character is found to be unsatisfactory, or the character of the driver is found to be unsatisfactory, the Chief shall endorse such application and explain his or her reasons for not approving the application and return such application to the City Clerk who shall notify the applicant that his or her application is disapproved and that no license will be issued.
(c) If, as a result of such investigation, the business and moral character of the applicant and driver are found to be satisfactory, the Chief shall endorse on the application his or her approval and return such application to the City Clerk who shall thereupon refer the same to the City Manager.
(Ord. 49. Passed 6-6-78; Ord. 1992-15. Passed 4-21-92; Ord. 2002-01. Passed 1-2-02.)