[Code 1983; CC 2000 §1-201]
The Governing Body shall consist of a Mayor and eight (8) Council members to be elected as provided by Charter Ordinance as set out in Section 110.010 of this Code.
[Code 1974 §1-103; CC 2000 §1-203[1]]
In case of vacancy occurring by reason of resignation, death
or removal from office or from the ward in which a Council member
has been elected, of any Council member, the Mayor, by and with the
consent of the remaining Council members, may appoint some suitable
elector residing in such ward to fill the vacancy for the balance
of the unexpired term.
[1]
Editor’s Note: Charter Ord. No. 28, enacted 10-21-2015,
did exempt and make inapplicable to the City, L. 2015, Chapter 88,
Section 71. The City will continue to follow previously enacted Charter
ordinances and City Code Sections related to the filling of governing
body vacancies.
[Code 1974 §1-104; CC 2000 §1-204[1]]
When any vacancy shall happen in the office of Mayor by death,
resignation, removal from the City, removal from office or refusal
to qualify, the President of the Council or, in case of the Mayor-elect's
refusal or failure to qualify, the new President of the Council shall
become Mayor until the next regular City election, and a vacancy shall
occur in the office of the Council member becoming Mayor. Whenever
any temporary absence shall happen in the office of Mayor, the President
of the Council for the time being shall exercise the duties of the
office of Mayor with all the rights, privileges and jurisdiction of
the Mayor until the Mayor shall return.
[1]
Editor’s Note: Charter Ord. No. 28, enacted 10-21-2015,
did exempt and make inapplicable to the City, L. 2015, Chapter 88,
Section 71. The City will continue to follow previously enacted Charter
ordinances and City Code Sections related to the filling of governing
body vacancies.
[Code 1983; CC 2000 §1-205]
A.
The
Mayor shall preside at all meetings of the Governing Body. He/she
shall have the tie-breaking vote on all questions when the members
present are equally divided. He/she shall:
1.
Have the superintending control of all officers and affairs of the
City;
2.
Take care that the ordinances of the City are complied with;
3.
Sign the commissions and appointments of all officers elected or
appointed;
4.
Endorse the approval of the Governing Body on all official bonds;
5.
From time to time communicate to the City Council such information
and recommend such measures as in the Mayor's opinion may tend to
the improvement of the finances, the police, health, security, ornament,
comfort and general prosperity of the City;
6.
Have the power to approve or veto any ordinance as the laws of the
State shall prescribe;
7.
Sign all orders and drafts drawn upon the City Treasurer for money.
[Code 1974 §1-105; CC 2000 §1-206; Ord. No. 1126 §1, 8-25-2004]
A.
Creation Of Offices. The offices of Council President and
Acting Council President (hereinafter referred to as "Council Vice
President") are hereby created.
B.
Elections by Governing Body — Term. The Governing
Body shall elect from its membership a Council President and Council
Vice President; those so elected to such offices shall be duly elected
or appointed City Council members. Such election shall take place
at the regular meeting of the Governing Body in April of odd-numbered
years for a two (2) year term.
C.
Temporary Absence Of Mayor. The Council President shall
exercise the office of Mayor in the temporary absence or disability
of the duly elected Mayor; when so exercising the office of Mayor,
the Council President shall have no power to sign or veto any ordinance,
nor to appoint "appointed officers."
D.
Temporary Absence Of Mayor And Council President. The Council
Vice President shall exercise the office of Mayor in the temporary
absence or disability of the duly elected Mayor and Council President;
when so exercising the office of Mayor, the Council Vice President
shall have no power to sign or veto any ordinance, nor to appoint
"appointed officers."
E.
Vacancy In Office Of Mayor. If a vacancy occurs in the office
of Mayor, other than a temporary absence or disability, the Council
President shall become Mayor until the next regular City election
by which the ballot deadline may be met. In such event, the Governing
Body shall elect from its membership a new Council President to serve
the balance of the existing term. In the event the Council Vice President
is elected to serve the balance of the Council President's term, the
Governing Body shall elect from its membership a new Council Vice
President to serve the balance of the existing term.
F.
Vacancy In Office Of Council President. If a vacancy occurs
in the office of Council President, other than a temporary absence
or disability, the Governing Body shall elect from its membership
a new Council President to serve the balance of the existing term.
In the event that the Council Vice President is elected to serve the
balance of the Council President's term, the Governing Body shall
elect from its membership a new Council Vice President to serve the
balance of that existing term.
G.
Vacancy In Office Of Council Vice President. If a vacancy
occurs in the office of Council Vice President, other than a temporary
absence or disability, the Governing Body shall elect from its membership
a new Council Vice President to serve the balance of the existing
term.
H.
Removal. The Governing Body may remove the Council President or Council Vice President from such positions by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members of the Governing Body then in office. The positions of Council President and Council Vice President, which are vacated by such removal, shall be filled in the same manner as set forth in Subsection (F) and (G) above.
[CC 2000 §2-111; Ord. No. 1027 §1(2-111), 1-23-2002; Ord. No. 1579, 1-18-2023]
A.
The
compensation of the Governing Body shall be as follows:
1.
The annual salary for the Mayor shall be set forth in the City's
compensation plan. The salary shall be paid in monthly installments
until the Mayor's term of office shall cease, or he/she/they are removed
from office, or for any reason leave the office.
2.
The annual salary for the office of Council member shall be set forth
in the City's compensation plan. The salary shall be paid in monthly
installments until the Council member's term of office shall cease,
or he/she/they are removed from office, or for any reason leave the
office.
3.
The Governing Body will review annually the compensation of the Mayor
and Council members at the first (1st) regularly scheduled meeting
in January. The salaries of the Mayor and Council members shall be
adjusted annually in accordance with the merit increase aligned with
the "Meets Expectations" category for all other City employees from
the most recent performance evaluation period unless otherwise modified
by action of the Governing Body.
4.
The annual salary and any corresponding adjustment to the salary
for the office of Mayor or Council member may be waived or reduced
at any time upon written request of an individual elected official
and such waiver or reduction may be revoked at any time in writing.
[Code 1983; CC 2000 §1-212]
Members of the Governing Body shall be reimbursed for all expenses
incurred in the performance of their official duties or at a per diem
rate as established by the Federally established per diem rate for
destination cities. Requests for reimbursement shall be presented
to and approved by the City Administrator.
