HomeMy WebLinkAbout0624 OrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 624
THIS IS AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF CITY ENGINEER, FIXING
HIS SALARY, DEFINING HIS DUTIES AND AUTHORITY, PROVIDING THE MANNER
OF HIS APPOINTMENT, TERM OF OFFICE, AND DEFINING HIS QUALIFICATIONS.
The City Council of the City of Pasco do ordain as follows:
SECTION ONE:
There is hereby created within the City of Pasco, the office
of City Engineer, such engineer to be appointed by the Mayor and
approved by the Council, and whose duties shall be as hereinafter
set out; said Engineer to draw a salary of SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($600)
per month, and he shall be required to devote his full time to the
duties and business pertaining to his office. He shall hold office
subject to will of the Council.
SECTION TWO:
The Engineer shall have general supervision over the Water
Department, Sewer Department, Street Department, Building Inspection,
Recreation and Parks, and such other matters as may be referred to
him by the Council. He shall furnish estimates of costs of improve-
ments and repairs, superintend all work done by the Water.. Sewer
and Street Departments, Building Inspection, Recreation and Parks,
generally have supervision over all work done by or on behalf of
the City. He shall make recommendations to the Council on any
matters pertaining to the welfare of the City, the hiring or dis-
missal of superintendents of the various departments under his super-
vision, but shall not have authority to dismiss the superintendent
of any of the various departments without the approval of the Coun-
cil. He shall investigate complaints and petitions as such may
pertain to any matters under his supervision and present his
recommendations thereon, together with his reasons therefor to the
City Council. He shall be responsible for the collection of fees
and enforcement of ordinances pertaining to matters under his
supervision, and shall perform such other duties as may be required
by the Council.
SECTION THREE:
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five
(5) days after its passage and publication.
Passed by the Council this o7 % day of 1948.
Approved by the Mayor this a _day of 1948.
Mayor
ATTEST:
C ty Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
------C t torney