Chapter 2

 

                                                           ADMINISTRATION[1]

 

                                                    Art. I.          In General, §§ 2-1—2-15

                                                   Art. II.          Officers and Employees, §§ 2-16—2-130

                                                                         Div. 1.       Generally, §§ 2-16—2-25

                                                                         Div. 2.       City Court Judges and Hearing Officers, §§ 2-26—2-130

                                                 Art. III.          Departments, §§ 2-131—2-145

                                                 Art. IV.          Financial Affairs, §§ 2-146—2-180

                                                                         Div. 1.       Procurement, §§ 2-146—2-160

                                                                         Div. 2.       Claims and Demands Against City, §§ 2-161—2-179

                                                                         Div. 3.       Investments, § 2-180

                                                   Art. V.          Boards, Commissions, Etc., §§ 2-181—2-314

                                                                         Div. 1.       Generally, §§ 2-181—2-190

                                                                         Div. 2.       Historical Museum Advisory Board, §§ 2-191—2-199

                                                                         Div. 3.       Municipal Arts Commission, §§ 2-200—2-204

                                                                         Div. 4.       Sponsorship Review Committee, §§ 2-205—2-214

                                                                         Div. 5.       Aviation Commission, §§ 2-215—2-224

                                                                         Div. 6.       Human Relations Commission, §§ 2-225—2-234

                                                                         Div. 7.       Golf Advisory Committee, §§ 2-235—2-244

                                                                         Div. 8.       Transportation Commission, §§ 2-245—2-254

                                                                         Div. 9.       Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission, §§ 2-255—2-264

                                                                         Div. 10.     Commission on Disability Concerns, §§ 2-265—2-274

                                                                         Div. 11.     Rio Salado Citizen Advisory Commission, §§ 2-275—2-284

                                                                         Div. 12.     Tempe Citizens' Panel for Review of Police Complaints

                                                                                            and Use of Force, §§ 2-285—2-294

                                                                         Div. 13.     Double Butte Cemetery Advisory Committee, §§ 2-295—2-304

                                                                         Div. 14.     Neighborhood Advisory Commission, §§ 2-305—2-314

                                                                         Div. 15.     Redevelopment Review Commission, §§ 2-315—2-324 (Repealed)

                                                                         Div. 16.     Tardeada Advisory Board, §§ 2-325—2-334

                                                                         Div. 17.     Parks and Recreation Board, §§ 2-335—2-344

                                                                         Div. 18.     Library Advisory Board, §§ 2-345—2-354

                                                 Art. VI.          Employer, Employee Relations Meeting and Conferring, §§ 2-400—2-474

                                                                         Div. 1.       In General, §§ 2-400—2-424

                                                                         Div. 2.       Meeting and Conferring, §§ 2-425—2-474

 

 

                                                     ARTICLE I.  IN GENERAL

 

Sec. 2-1.  Compliance by city with applicable laws.

 

         The city and its officers and employees shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws.

 

Sec. 2-2.  City manager may execute contracts.

 

         The city manager is hereby authorized to execute all contracts and other documents or instruments in the name of the city during the absence or disability of the mayor and vice mayor. (Ord. No. 92.32, 7-30-92)

Sec. 2-3.  Receipt and review of criminal history information.

 

         (a)     That the city council may examine criminal history information including non-conviction information concerning any employee or candidate for appointment to an employee position for which it is charged with the duty of administering under the charter of the city.

        

         (b)     That the safety officer and risk management personnel may examine criminal history information including non-conviction information concerning any incident which will involve any potential or actual liability, criminal or civil, on the part of the city or any incident which may give rise to a claim on behalf of the city and may furnish said information to the appropriate insurance or legal personnel charged with the responsibility of disposing of and collecting claims involving the city.

 

         (c)     That the financial services manager, city manager and city council, when acting as a licensing authority, may examine criminal history information including non-conviction information concerning any applicant for a license or permit required under this code or any other public law.

 

         (d)    That the human resources manager or designee may examine criminal history information including non-conviction information concerning any employee or candidate for appointment to a city position.

(Ord. No. 636.10, 4-13-78; Ord. No. 2002.56, 1-16-03)

 

Secs. 2-4—2-15.  Reserved.


ARTICLE II.  OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

 

                                                     DIVISION 1.  GENERALLY

 

Sec. 2-16.  Superintendent of streets.

 

         (a)     There is hereby established the office of superintendent of streets with all powers and duties as may be permitted by law for such office.

 

         (b)     The superintendent of streets shall automatically be the person appointed to hold the office of public works manager and any appointment to the office of public works manager shall also carry with it the appointment to the office of superintendent of streets. 

(Code 1967, § 2-1; Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01)

 

         Cross reference—Streets and sidewalks, Ch. 29.

Sec. 2-17.  Repealed.

(Ord. No. 2000.41, 9-21-00; Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord. No. 2002.13, 3-28-02)

 

Sec. 2-18.  Assistant city manager.

 

         There is hereby established the office of assistant city manager working directly under and for the city manager. The obligations and duties of the assistant city manager include the establishment and maintenance of a receptive, supportive environment which encourages visionary, innovative and service driven leadership to city customers and staff; evaluates proposed actions for potential positive benefits and unforeseen consequences to the city and its citizens; participates in complex and sensitive negotiations and special projects for the city manager; provides strong visionary and innovative management leadership in accordance with the city’s mission and values; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the city manager.  The assistant city manager will manage such divisions and departments as the city manager directs from time to time.

(Ord. No. 2000.41, 9-21-00; Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord. No. 2002.13, 3-28-02)

 

Sec. 2-19.  City manager.

 

         The city manager, pursuant and in addition to the duties and obligations set forth in the city charter, is hereby authorized to establish such working groups and divisions under his direct supervision as he may deem appropriate from time to time.  The city manager directly supervises and oversees support staff, divisions and departments which are not otherwise assigned to an assistant city manager.       

(Ord. No. 2000.41, 9-21-00; Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord. No. 2008.06, 2-21-08)

 

Secs. 2-20—2-25.  Reserved.

 

                                                                             


DIVISION 2.  CITY COURT JUDGES AND HEARING OFFICERS[2]

 

Sec. 2-26.  Appointment and qualification of judges.

 

         (a)     All judges of the city court of the city must meet the minimum following qualifications:

 

                  (1)     Possess a law degree from an accredited law school and be a member of the State Bar of Arizona in good standing for a minimum period of five (5) years; and

 

                  (2)     Have sufficient experience and temperament to preside over the city court and continue to meet all qualifications as may be established by the Arizona Supreme Court or as required by law for such judges.

 

         (b)     The presiding judge of the city court and such other judges as deemed necessary shall be appointed by the city council.  The length of term of office for such judges shall be a minimum of two (2) years as determined by the city council.

(Ord. No. 1145, § I, 2-12, 5-16-85, in part; Ord. No. 94.14, 6-30-94)

 

         Editor’s Note - Ord. No. 94.22, 7-14-94, expressed council approval of the appointment of all judges of the City Court, regular and pro tempore, to serve as juvenile hearing officers by the presiding judge of the Maricopa County Juvenile Court.

 

Sec. 2-27.  Filling of vacancies.

 

         In the event of the death, resignation, suspension or removal of a city court judge, such vacancy may be filled for the unexpired term of office. The city council may suspend or remove a judge:

 

         (1)     For any reason authorized by law;

 

         (2)     Whenever the judge is unable to perform the duties of the office; or

 

         (3)     For failure to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

(Ord. No. 1145, § I, 2-13, 5-16-85, in part; Ord. No. 94.14, 6-30-94)

 

Sec. 2-28.  Temporary judges.

 

         Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this division, the presiding judge of the city court may appoint judges to serve on a temporary or "pro tempore" basis.  Such judges shall be compensated on a contractual or hourly basis, shall not be eligible for any benefits as a full-time employee and shall be appointed for a term as set forth by the presiding judge of the city court.

(Ord. No. 1145, § I, 2-14, 5-16-85, in part; Ord. No. 94.14, 6-30-94)

 


Sec. 2-29.  Appointment and qualifications of court hearing officers.

 

         (a)     The presiding judge of the city court may appoint court hearing officers who shall have the power to hear and adjudicate civil offenses.  Court hearing officers appointed by the presiding judge must meet the following qualifications:

 

                  (1)     All qualifications as may be established, from time to time, by the Arizona Supreme Court or as may be required by statute for such officers; and

 

                  (2)     Possess a law degree from an accredited law school or a bachelor's degree with at least three (3) years of experience in the area of traffic law or a related field.

 

         (b)     Court hearing officers shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years and may be removed during the term by the presiding judge for cause and after a hearing.  Court hearing officers shall comply with all personnel rules and regulations of the city as applicable and shall be nonclassified exempt employees.

 

         (c)     The presiding judge of the city court may appoint one or more court hearing officers to serve on a temporary or "pro tempore" basis as may be required by the city court, to serve under the authority of the presiding judge.  Such hearing officers shall be compensated on a contractual or hourly basis, shall not be eligible for any benefits as a full time employee and shall be appointed for a term as set forth by the presiding judge of the city court.

 

         (d)    The powers and duties of the court hearing officers shall be those as may be established by statute or the rules of the Arizona Supreme Court or the presiding judge of the city court relating to such hearing officers. 

(Ord. No. 94.14, 6-30-94)

 

Sec. 2-30.  Establishment of court user charge and city court enhancement fund.

 

         (a)     A city court user charge of ten dollars ($10) shall be imposed by the city court on all offenses processed by the court which result in an order or agreement to pay any fine, sanction, penalty or assessment or participate in any court authorized diversion program.  The user charge shall not be imposed on civil parking violations.  The court user charge shall be collected by the court for deposit into the city court enhancement fund.

 

         (b)     A city court enhancement fund is hereby established for the exclusive purpose of enhancing technology, operation and facilities of the city court.  The fund shall be administered by the presiding judge.  Monies in the fund shall supplement funds provided to the city court through the city budget process and shall be used for city court technology, operation and facilities. Interest earned on monies in this fund shall be credited to the court enhancement fund.

(Ord. No. 95.38, 11-9-95)

 


Sec. 2-31.  Judicial advisory board—establishment; membership; powers and duties; operating procedures.

 

         (a)     There is hereby created a judicial advisory board, which shall have the purpose of recommending to the city council the best qualified persons to become city magistrate, and to evaluate the performance of and advise regarding the retention of current appointed magistrates. The board shall be composed of six (6) persons appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council, as follows:

 

                  (1)     The presiding judge of the Tempe Municipal Court, who shall serve as a non-voting ex-officio member except for the reappointment of the presiding judge;

 

                  (2)     The presiding judge of the Maricopa County Superior Court, or designee who shall also be a judge of the Maricopa County Superior Court;

 

                  (3)     Two (2) active members in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona, who shall reside in the Tempe who shall be appointed by the mayor from among three (3) nominees recommended by the State Bar's Board of Governors.  In no event shall either member hold or have held any contract for professional services with Tempe in the last five (5) years; and

        

                  (4)     Two (2) public members who are residents of Tempe.  No public members shall have been a party to any matters pending before any division of the Tempe Municipal Court for the five (5) years preceding their appointment.

           

         (b)     The initial officers of the board shall be selected by the mayor with the approval of the city council.  Thereafter, the officers of the board shall be selected by the members at the first meeting following the 31st day of December of each year and shall serve from January 1 until the 31st day of December of the next succeeding year.  No officer may serve in the same capacity for more than three (3) consecutive one-year terms.  None of the members of the board shall be an employee of the City of Tempe.  Members shall serve a term of three (3) years and shall be eligible for reappointment for one additional three (3) year term.  The members shall serve without salary or compensation.

 

         (c)     The Board shall have the following powers and duties:

 

                  (1)     To seek out and encourage qualified individuals to apply for the office of city judge or presiding judge;

 

                  (2)     To conduct investigations into the background and qualifications of candidates for a new appointment to the office of city judge or presiding judge, including but not limited to the use of questionnaires, personal interviews, and contacting such individuals and institutions as it deems reasonable to obtain as much background information on the candidate as possible;

 

                  (3)     To get as much input as possible from litigants, lawyers, witnesses, victims, jurors and staff of the city court in any form practicable, including but not limited to surveys, and to hold public hearings designed to permit interested parties and
groups to submit verbal or written comments on reappointments.  Any mechanism chosen by the board to receive public input concerning appointments or reappointment must be designed to allow for confidential submissions to the board if so requested; and

 

                  (4)     To submit its recommendations for candidates for appointment or reappointment to the office of city judge or presiding judge, without regard for race, religion, political affiliation, gender or sexual orientation, to the mayor and city council.

 

         (d)    The meetings of the board shall be held as needed for the purpose of reviewing applications for appointment or to conduct a reappointment review. A call for a meeting shall issue promptly upon learning of the existence or anticipated existence of a vacancy in the office of city judge or presiding judge or prior to the end of an existing term of a city judge or presiding judge eligible for reappointment.

(Ord. No. 2002.44, 10-24-02)

 

Sec. 2-32.  Establishment of prosecution assessment.

 

         (a)     The city court shall assess each person prosecuted by the State in which an adjudication of guilt is entered a prosecution assessment of not less than fifty dollars ($50) for each case based upon a criminal or petty offense arising out of a violation of Arizona Revised Statutes, the Tempe City Code or the City of Tempe Zoning and Development Code. 

 

         (b)     Upon a finding of indigency or in the interests of justice, the city court may waive this assessment if it also waives all other fees or assessments that it has discretion to waive.

 

(c)          The prosecution assessment shall be collected by the city court for deposit into the city general fund.

(Ord. No. 2006.45, 6-1-06)

 

Sec. 2-33.  Establishment of warrant fees.

 

         (a)     When a judge of the city court issues a warrant for failure to comply with a term or condition of sentence on a criminal charge, an administrative fee may be imposed upon the person for whom the arrest warrant is issued and this fee shall be added to the amount set forth in the arrest warrant.

 

         (b)     The warrant fee may be waived or suspended when such waiver would be in the interest of justice.  No person who is found to be indigent by the city court shall be required to pay the warrant fee.

        

         (c)     The warrant fee provided for in this section is hereby declared to be a cost recovery measure, administrative in nature, separate from and in addition to any sentence or conditions imposed by the city court.  The city court shall set forth the requirement and amount of such warrant fee as a separate item in all orders and judgments.

(Ord. No. 2006.46, 6-1-06)

 


Sec. 2-34.  Appointment and qualifications of commissioners.

           

         (a)     The presiding judge of the city court may appoint court commissioners who shall have the power to hear and adjudicate civil offenses as well as criminal offenses on an as needed basis.  Court commissioners appointed by the presiding judge must meet the following qualifications:

 

                  (1)     Possess a law degree from an accredited law school and be a member of the State Bar of Arizona in good standing for a minimum period of five (5) years;

 

                  (2)     Have sufficient experience and temperament to preside over the city court and continue to meet all qualifications as may be established by the Arizona Supreme Court or as required by law for such judges; and

 

                  (3)     All qualifications as may be established, from time to time, by the Arizona Supreme Court as may be required by statute for hearing officers. 

 

         (b)     Court commissioners shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years and may be removed during the term by the presiding judge for cause and after a hearing.  Court commissioners shall comply with all personnel rules and regulations of the city as applicable and shall be nonclassified exempt employees.

 

         (c)     The powers and duties of the court commissioners shall be those as may be established by statute or the rules of the Arizona Supreme Court or the presiding judge of the city court relating to such commissioners.

(Ord. No. 2007.13, 3-1-07)

 

Secs. 2-35—2-130.  Reserved.


                                                ARTICLE III.  DEPARTMENTS[3]

 

Sec. 2-131.  Generally.

 

         (a)     Pursuant to § 4.01 of the city charter, there is hereby established the following departments:

 

                  (1)     Community development department;

 

                  (2)     Community relations department;

 

                  (3)     Community services department;

 

                  (4)     Development services department;

 

                  (5)     Diversity department;

 

                  (6)     Financial services department;

 

                  (7)     Fire department;

 

                  (8)     Human resources department;

 

                  (9)     Information technology department;

 

                  (10)   Internal audit department;  

 

                  (11)   Parks and recreation department;

 

                  (12)   Police department;

 

                  (13)   Public works department; and

 

                  (14)   Water utilities department.

 

         (b)     All of the above departments shall be administered by an officer appointed by and subject to the direction and supervision of the city manager as provided in § 4.01(b) of the city charter.

 

         (c)     The departments may establish, with the approval of the city manager, such divisions and work groups as are deemed by the city manager to be in the best interest of the city.

(Ord. No. 2000.41, 9-21-00; Ord. No. 2000.52, 12-14-00; Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord. No. 2002.13, 3-28-02; Ord. No. 2003.25, 9-11-03; Ord. No. 2005.18, 4-7-05; Ord. No. 2006.25, 4‑6‑06)

 


Sec. 2-132.  Community development department.

 

         The community development department is responsible for city redevelopment and revitalization, business recruitment and retention, and Tempe Town Lake at Rio Salado.  The department’s responsibilities include planning and directing redevelopment activities within the city, neighborhood enhancement, housing assistance, and special projects; developing strategies and implementing efforts to retain, increase and diversify the economic base of the city; and managing the operations, maintenance, administration, marketing and development of the Tempe Town Lake on the Rio Salado.

(Ord. No. 2005.18, 4-7-05)  

 

Sec. 2-133.  Community relations department.

 

         The community relations department is responsible for the government relations, public information and media services, and neighborhood services functions of the city as well as for providing administrative support to the mayor and council.

(Ord. No. 2002.13, 3-28-02; Ord. No. 2005.18, 4-7-05)

 

Sec. 2-134.  Community services department.

 

         (a)     The community services department plans, develops and provides a variety of services, programs and facilities for the community including social services, cultural services, and the Tempe public library.

 

         (b)     The community services department shall be charged with the responsibility to carry out the following functions and services:

 

                  (1)     To oversee the facilities, programs and services as assigned by the city manager and staffing of such boards, commissions or committees as may be established by the city council and assigned to be supported by the department;

 

                  (2)     To establish and recommend to the city council and the city manager rules and procedures for the successful conduct of business relative to the facilities programs and services assigned;

 

                  (3)     To make recommendations to the city council that will set by resolution the use of facility permit fee(s) and usage charges for nonprofit and profit groups to utilize on a temporary basis those portions of the facilities under the supervision of the community services manager as assigned; and

 

                  (4)     To make recommendations to the city council that was set by resolution fees(s) and charges for individuals and groups to participate in programs and utilize services under the supervision of the department as assigned.

(Ord. No. 2000.41, 9-21-00; Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord. No. 2002.13, 3-28-01; Ord. No. 2005.18, 4-7-05; Ord. No. 2006.25, 4-6-06)

 

 


Sec. 2-135.  Development services department.

 

         (a)     The development services department plans and directs development within the city, including development plan review, permitting and inspections, community planning and zoning, and customer service.

 

         (b)     The development services department shall be charged with the responsibility of fairly issuing building permits and fairly applying building codes, zoning ordinances and other development regulatory documents, which are approved by the city council, as well as responsibility for ensuring compliance with other codes and ordinances as designated by the city council or the city manager.

(Ord. No. 2000.41, 9-21-00; Ord. No. 2002.13, 3-28-02; Ord. No. 2005.18, 4-7-05)

 

            Cross reference—Planning & development, Ch. 25.

 

Sec. 2-136.  Diversity department.

 

         (a)     The diversity department is responsible for facilitating a fair and equitable work environment for city employees.

 

         (b)     The diversity department coordinates the city’s response to the diversity audit, functions as an ombudsman for city employees, provides administrative support to the human relations commission and coordinates community special events.

 

         (c)     The diversity department participates in the investigation of administrative guidelines and human resource policies and participates in the investigation and resolution of internal and external harassment and discrimination complaints.

 

         (d)    The diversity department serves as a resource for employees for issues relating to diversity and organizational effectiveness and works with city departments to develop and improve diversity programs and efforts.

(Ord. No. 2003.25, 9-11-03; Ord. No. 2005.18, 4-7-05)

 

Sec. 2-137.  Financial services department.

 

         (a)     The financial services department is responsible for the accounting, budget, central services including procurement, reprographics and mail service, risk management and sales tax licensing and auditing functions of the city.

 

         (b)     The financial services department is responsible for administering Tempe City Code, Chapter 26A, Procurement.

(Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord. No. 2002.13, 3-28-02)

 


Sec. 2-138.  Fire department.

 

         (a)     The fire department provides fire suppression, hazardous material mitigation, fire and life safety code compliance, fire prevention, public education, emergency medical services, organization-wide disaster prevention activities and administrative support services to the city.

 

         (b)     The fire department is also involved in the inspection and enforcement of all state and local fire codes.

(Ord. No. 2000.41, 9-21-00; Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord. No. 2002.13, 3-28-02)

 

            Cross reference—Fire prevention & protection, Ch. 14.

 

Sec. 2-139.  Human resources department.

 

         Section 4.02(b) of the city charter requires that a personnel officer be appointed by the manager to administer the personnel system.  Pursuant to Section 103 of the Tempe Personnel Rules, the city manager is established as the personnel officer and may delegate any of the powers, duties and responsibilities therefor to any other employee of the city.  All references to human resources director within the personnel rules refer to the human resources manager or the individual with day-to-day responsibility for city-wide human resources management.  The human resources department shall be charged with the responsibility to carry out the following functions and services:      

 

                  (1)     To administer and coordinate employee relations such as grievances, merit hearings and diversity; to administer the city’s personnel rules and regulations, recruitment and selection program, classifications and compensation plans and performance evaluation programs; to administer employee fringe benefit programs; to administer and coordinate training and education efforts for city employees; and any such other related duties;

 

                  (2)     To provide general administrative support such as maintenance of personnel records and transactions;

 

                  (3)     To review criminal history information including non-conviction information concerning any employee or candidate for appointment to a city position.  These applicants shall submit a full set of fingerprints to the human resources department for the purpose of obtaining a state or federal, or both, criminal records check pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1750 and Public Law (PL) 92-544.  The Department of Public Safety is authorized to exchange this fingerprint data with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  Fingerprints must be submitted on fingerprint cards provided by the city;

 

                  (4)     The human resources manager or designee, in order to check the background of all prospective volunteers who will either be (i) in direct contact with minors or incapacitated adults while not under direct supervision of a regular city employee


                           or (ii) a prospective public safety volunteer, will require such prospective volunteer to be fingerprinted and to provide such fingerprints and such other information as may be needed by the Arizona Department of Public Safety to provide criminal history record information to the city to evaluate the background of the prospective volunteer and to exchange fingerprint identification with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record information on such individuals.  The Arizona Department of Public Safety is authorized pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1750 to provide criminal history information to the city human resources manager or designee to evaluate the fitness of the above specified prospective volunteers and to exchange fingerprint identification with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record information on such candidates; and

 

                  (5)     The human resources manager or designee will keep all information obtained from the Arizona Department of Public Safety or the Federal Bureau of Investigation confidential and make such information available to other city personnel only as may be necessary to reach a determination as to the acceptability of the individual or as may be otherwise required by law. Specifically the information may be shared only as necessary with the mayor and city council of the city, the city manager or his designee and the city attorney's office.

(Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord. No. 2002.13, 3-28-02; Ord. No. 2002.56, 1-16-03)

 

Sec. 2-140.  Information technology department.

 

         (a)     The information technology department is responsible for providing shared resources, computer and voice systems, software solutions, customer support and information processing services to city departments and divisions.

 

         (b)     The information technology department plans, develops and administers high-speed information systems, applications and networks for the purposes of information sharing, business collaboration, citizen interaction and self-service.

 

         (c)     The information technology department provides electronic public access to city information and services using state-of-the-art internet technology.

(Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord. No. 2002.13, 3-28-02)

 

Sec. 2-141.  Internal audit department.

 

         (a)     The internal audit department provides independent appraisal of city programs, policies and functions in order to help management perform more efficiently and effectively. 

 

         (b)     The internal audit department examines financial reports, various records and procedures to determine compliance with applicable ordinances, regulations, policies and contractual provisions.

 


         (c)     The internal audit department evaluates the city’s internal control structure and recommends improvements that will help to safeguard the city’s assets. 

 

         (d)    The manager of the internal audit department performs the duties of the taxpayer problem resolution officer, as outlined in § 16‑515 of this code.

(Ord. No. 2003.25, 9-11-03)

 

Sec. 2-142.  Parks and recreation department.

 

         (a)     The parks and recreation department plans, develops and provides a variety of services, programs and facilities for the community and administers parks and golf course maintenance activities for the city.

 

         (b)     The parks and recreation department shall be charged with the responsibility to carry out the following functions and services:

 

                  (1)     To oversee the facilities, programs and services as assigned by the city manager and staffing of such boards, commissions or committees as may be established by the city council and assigned to be supported by the department;

 

                  (2)     To establish and recommend to the city council and the city manager rules and procedures for the successful conduct of business relative to the facilities programs and services assigned;

 

                  (3)     To make recommendations to the city council that will set by resolution the use of facility permit fee(s) and usage charges for nonprofit and profit groups to utilize on a temporary basis those portions of the facilities under the supervision of the parks and recreation manager as assigned; and

 

                  (4)     To make recommendations to the city council that was set by resolution fees(s) and charges for individuals and groups to participate in programs and utilize services under the supervision of the department as assigned.

(Ord. No. 2006.25, 4-6-06)

 

Sec. 2-143.  Police department.

 

         (a)     The police department plans, develops, provides law enforcement services for the city, including patrol, crime prevention, communications, investigations, traffic, special enforcement, municipal jail, crime analysis and records.

 

         (b)     The police department enforces the laws of the State of Arizona and ordinances and codes of the city.

(Ord. No. 2000.41, 9-21-00; Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord. No. 2002.13, 3-28-02; Ord. No. 2006.25, 4-6-06)

 

                Cross referencePolice, Ch. 26.

 


Sec. 2-144.  Public works department.

 

         The public works department plans, develops and administers engineering, construction, design and real estate services, building and custodial maintenance, refuse collection and disposal, recycling, street maintenance, traffic operations and maintenance, traffic studies and design, transit, equipment management, and transit activities for the city.

(Ord. No. 2000.41, 9-21-00; Ord. No. 2000.52, 12-14-00; Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord. No. 2002.13, 3-28-02 Ord. No. 2006.25, 4-6-06)

 

Sec. 2-145.  Water utilities department.

 

         (a)     The water utilities department is responsible for the city’s water resources, water quality and water conservation.

 

         (b)     The water utilities department operates water treatment facilities, provides water delivery to all city water users, operates the city’s sanitary sewer system, provides customer service including meter reading and water billing, provides environmental services for the city, and administers the city’s industrial pretreatment program, its storm water program and its backflow prevention program.

(Ord. No. 2000.52, 12-14-00; Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord. No. 2002.13, 3-28-02; Ord. No. 2006.25, 4-6-06)

 


ARTICLE IV.  FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

 

                                                  DIVISION 1.  PROCUREMENT[4]

 

Sec. 2-146.  Repealed.

(Ord. No. 91.18, 7-25-91; Ord. No. 97.55, 12-11-97)

 

Sec. 2-147.  Repealed.

(Code 1967, § 13-1—13-3; Ord. No. 90.28, 7-12-90; Code 1986, § 2-146; Ord. No. 91.18, 7‑25‑91; Ord. No. 97.55, 12-11-97)

 

Sec. 2-148.  Repealed.

(Ord. No. 89.20, 4-27-89; Ord. No. 97.55, 12-11-97)

 

Sec. 2-149.  Repealed.

(Ord. No. 89.20, 4-27-89; Ord. No. 97.55, 12-11-97)

 

Sec. 2-150.  Repealed.

(Ord. No. 89.20, 4-27-80; Ord. No. 91.18, 7-25-91; Ord. No. 97.55, 12-11-97)

 

Sec. 2-151.  Repealed.

(Ord. No. 89.20, 4-27-89; Ord. No. 97.55, 12-11-97)

Sec. 2-152.  Repealed.

(Ord. No. 89.20, 4-27-89; Ord. No. 97.55, 12-11-97)

 

Sec. 2-153.  Repealed.

(Ord. No. 89.20, 4-27-89; Ord. No. 97.55, 12-11-97)

 

Sec. 2-154.  Repealed.

(Ord. No. 89.20, 4-27-89; Ord. No. 97.55, 12-11-97)

 

Sec. 2-155.  Repealed.

(Ord. No. 89.20, 4-27-89; Ord. No. 97.55, 12-11-97)

 

Sec. 2-156.  Repealed.

(Ord. No. 89.20, 4-27-90; Ord. No. 97.55, 12-11-97)

 

Sec. 2-157.  Repealed.

(Ord. No. 91.18, 7-25-91; Ord. No. 97.55, 12-11-97)

 


Sec. 2-158.  Repealed.

(Ord. No. 91.18, 7-25-91; Ord. No. 97.55, 12-11-97)

 

Sec. 2-159.  Repealed.

(Ord. No. 91.18, 7-25-91; Ord. No. 97.55, 12-11-97

 

Sec. 2-160.  Repealed.

(Ord. No. 91.18, 7-25-91; Ord. No. 97.55, 12-11-97)

 

                           DIVISION 2.