Campbell Municipal Code Ch. 2.08 Officers

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State Law reference— For statutory provisions regarding the City Manager form of government, see West's Gov. Code § 34851 et seq.

Cross reference— For provisions concerning the City Manager, see Chapter 2.12.

The elected officers shall be those designated by general laws.

(Prior code § 2200).

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, 12-8-2008)

The duties, powers and authority of elected officers shall be as provided by general laws, except as provided in this chapter.

(Prior code § 2200.1).

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, 12-8-2008)

Other officers are established as follows:

(1) City Manager;

(2) Finance Director;

(3) Community Development Director;

(4) Fire Chief;

(5) Police Chief;

(6) Public Works Director;

(7) Building Official;

(8) Recreation and Community Services Director;

(9) City Attorney;

(10) Health Officer.

(Ord. 485 § 1(part), 1964: prior code § 2201).

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, 12-8-2008)

Elected officers shall have that term of office as provided by the general laws of the State of California. The City Manager shall be appointed by the City Council wholly on the basis of his/her administrative and executive ability and qualifications, and shall hold office for and during the pleasure of the City Council. It shall be the duty of the City Manager to, appoint, remove, and/or promote any of the officers employed by the City, except the City Clerk, the City Attorney, and the City Treasurer, subject to personnel rules and regulations as adopted by the City Council.

(Ord. 1312 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 2201.1).

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, 12-8-2008)

State Law reference— For statutory provisions regarding the City Manager form of government, see West's Gov. Code § 34851 et seq.

Cross reference— For provisions concerning the City Manager, see Chapter 2.12.

The City Council, when permitted by general laws, may contract with other governmental agencies or qualified consultants for the performance of such services as would otherwise be performed by any of the officers enumerated in this chapter or in Chapter 2.12.

(Prior code § 2201.2).

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, 12-8-2008)

It shall be the duty of all subordinate officers and the City Clerk, City Treasurer, and City Attorney to assist the City Manager in administering the affairs of the City efficiently, economically and harmoniously so far as may be consistent with their duties as prescribed by law and ordinances of the City.

(Prior code § 2201.3).

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, 12-8-2008)

The City Clerk shall serve as Clerk to the City Council as well as the City's election officer. The City Clerk shall provide, in accordance with best administrative practices, central services, including mail distribution. The City Clerk shall maintain the official records of the City Council and perform such other duties as set forth in the general laws of the state.

(Ord. 1312 § 1(part), 1980: Ord. 485 § 1(part), 1964: prior code § 2204).

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, 12-8-2008)

The Finance Director shall maintain the accounts of the City in accordance with the approved final budget and accepted municipal accounting procedures as well as ensuring an independent annual audit is done. He/she shall provide the City Manager with an accurate and detailed account of the City's fiscal situation at all times. The Finance Director shall also work closely with the City Clerk and City Treasurer to see that all reports and fiscal transactions are coordinated with the needs and legal requirements borne by these two City officials, as well as consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

(Ord. 485 § 1(part), 1964: prior code § 2205).

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, 12-8-2008)

The Fire Chief shall provide those services related to fire protection and public safety as directed by the City Council or provided by contract. The Fire Chief and his or her designated agents shall have the authority to issue citations for violation of Chapter 17 of the Campbell Municipal Code, and such provisions incorporated into Chapter 17.

(Ord. 1312 § 1(part), 1980: Ord. 485 § 1(part), 1964: prior code § 2206).

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, 12-8-2008)

The Police Chief shall preserve the peace and quiet of the City and shall enforce by appropriate action, as provided by general law, all penal ordinances of the City, including such ordinances as may be enacted for the control of traffic. He/she shall correlate with other agencies the needs of animal control within the City limits. He/she shall be responsible for the coordination and direction of the emergency communications system for the City. He/she, or his/her appointed representatives, shall aid the City Manager in the organization and development of the civil and disaster program for the City.

(Ord. 1312 § 1(part), 1980: Ord. 485 § 1(part), 1964: prior code § 2207).

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, 12-8-2008)

The Public Works Director or his/her designee shall also be the City Engineer, the traffic engineer and the superintendent of streets as designated in the general laws of this code and as provided in state law. The Director and/or his/her designee shall advise the City Manager and other officers and employees on engineering problems, and perform all necessary engineering services for the City. The Public Works Director shall supervise, or cause to be supervised, the establishment and repair of streets as well as the establishment and the maintenance of any municipally owned utility or utility lines.

(Ord. 1848, 1992: Ord. 1312 § 1(part), 1980: prior code § 2208).

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, 12-8-2008)

The Community Development Director shall organize and supervise the operation of the Community Development Department. The Community Development Director or their designated representative shall be secretary to Planning Commission. The Community Development Director shall plan for the orderly development, subdivision, and use of properties in the City. The Community Development Director shall administer and enforce development, subdivision, and land use regulations and other City regulations, as set forth in this code.

(Prior code § 2209; Ord. 485 § 1(part), 1964; Ord. 647, 1968; Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, 12-8-2008; Ord. No. 2316, § 1, 9-3-2024)

The Building Official shall organize and supervise the operation of Building Division of the Community Development Department. The Building Official or their designated representative shall be the secretary to the Building Board of Appeals. The Building Official shall administer the enforcement of the California Building Code and other City regulations, as set forth in this code.

(Prior code § 2209.1; Ord. 485 § 1(part), 1964; Ord. 647, 1968; Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, 12-8-2008; Ord. No. 2316, § 2, 9-3-2024)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, adopted December 8, 2008, repealed § 2.08.140, which pertained to auditor. See also the Code Comparative Table and Disposition List.

The Recreation and Community Services Director shall manage staff and programs for recreation, community services and cultural enrichment, as well as other work as directed.

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, 12-8-2008)

The duties of the City Attorney are such as set forth in the general laws of the state and City resolutions.

(Prior code § 2212).

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, 12-8-2008)

The Health Officer for the City shall be the County of Santa Clara Health Officer. He/she shall cooperate with the Police Chief, the Public Works Director, and the Building Official in the performance of their duties as assigned in this chapter and shall coordinate all health activities in the City through the City Manager or his/her designee.

The Animal Control Officer shall be any person authorized by the City Manager to enforce the provisions of this title, or any person authorized by the County Health Officer in the enforcement of rabies control laws and in the enforcement of state laws.

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, 12-8-2008)

The duties of the officers as set forth in the preceding sections of this chapter shall not exclude such other duties as the City Manager, may deem necessary to require from the respective officers and employees of the City.

(Prior code § 2214).

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, 12-8-2008)

The City Manager may appoint himself/herself or a department head as an acting department head of one of the departments for which budget funds for payment have not been allocated or as an interim measure. The City Manager may assign functions of one department head to another department head as a temporary expedient upon notification to the City Council.

(Prior code § 2215).

(Ord. No. 2117, § 1A, 12-8-2008)