Ione Municipal Code Ch. 2.08 City Officers

A. There is created the office of the chief of paid call fire department, the duties of which office shall be those imposed by city ordinance, resolution or general law.

B. The chief shall be appointed by the city manager. The chief shall have previous training and experience as a firefighter and shall have the ability to command personnel and hold their respect and confidence. The office of fire chief shall be considered an at-will position. The office of fire chief shall have the authority to recommend members of a paid call fire department, subject to confirmation by the city manager. The number of members of the fire department shall be determined with concurrence of the city manager. The compensation of the office of fire chief shall be set by the city council.

(Ord. No. 415, § I, 8-5-2008; Res. 979 §§ 1, 2, 3, 1996: Ord. 211 § 1, 1980; Ord. 5 §§ 1, 2, 1953)

A. There is established the office of city attorney.

B. The duties of such office are as provided by city ordinance or general law.

(Ord. 7 §§ 1, 2, 1953)

The city treasurer shall be directly responsible to the city council, and shall accomplish all duties specifically assigned and delegated by the city council, subject to and within the parameter of California Government Code Section 41000 et seq. Specifically, the city treasurer shall:

A. Make bank deposits three times a week and on the last day of the month;

B. Make monthly bank reconciliation of all accounts, tying the reconciliation balance back to the books and records of the city;

C. Make timely recording of all cash transfers between the various city accounts.

(Ord. 268 § 1, 1986)

Pursuant to Sections 37209 and 40805.5 of the California Government Code, there is established the office of the director of finance, who shall have the following duties:

A. The director of finance shall cause a summary of the city's financial report required by Section 53891 of the Government Code, in a form prescribed by the State Controller, to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation, pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with 6000), Chapter 1, Division 7, Title 1 of the Government Code. The report shall be published not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year for which the report is compiled.

B. The salary and hours of the director of finance shall be set by resolution.

(Res. No. 1173, § 1, 4-6-1999; Ord. 288 § 1, 1988)

A. The salary and hours of the city clerk shall be set by resolution.

B. Serves as executive secretary to the mayor and city council.

C. The city clerk shall attend all meetings of the city council and other meetings (unless excused therefrom) and record minutes.

D. Records city council direction to the various departments during city council meetings and insures appropriate follow-up; including processing council agreements; handling legal advertising.

E. Coordinating bid openings, as well as receive and open bid documents; and follow-up with notices to proceed, insurance and bonds.

F. The city clerk shall keep an accurate record of the proceedings of the legislative body in books bearing appropriate titles and devoted exclusively to such purposes, respectively. The book shall have a comprehensive general index and be kept in such a manner that the information therein will be readily accessible and open to the public.

G. The city clerk shall keep a separate book marked ordinances and a book marked resolution. All ordinances and resolution will be recorded with the city clerk's certificate attached.

H. The city clerk shall administer oaths or affirmations and take and certify affidavits and depositions pertaining to the city affairs which may be used in any court or proceeding in the state.

I. The city clerk in conjunction with the city manager, prepare a written agenda for all council meetings. Such agenda shall be produced in a form approved by council and posted in the manner prescribed by state code; coordinates the preparation and distribution of agendas packets and support materials for city council; and other meetings as needed.

J. The city clerk shall be responsible for the accurate and timely publication and/or posting of all public notices, and mailings.

K. The city clerk shall perform all duties incumbent upon or invested by the city clerks and such additional duties as may be prescribed by the council or state codes.

L. Performs clerk duties for the planning commission, attends meetings, prepares a written agenda for all commission meetings, keeping an accurate record of the proceedings.

M. The city clerk is the custodian of the city seal.

N. Oversee and supervise all public records requests; notes and submits requests that need to be reviewed by the city attorney before being fulfilled.

O. Ensure city agreements, contracts, and other legal documents are signed and recorded, associated records and documents are obtained.

P. Serve as liaison for the city clerk's office with other divisions, departments, outside agencies and the general public; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.

Q. Oversee and manage the city's records management program including developing procedures for records management, retrieval and disposal; maintain, dispose and preserve official city documents and records including resolution, ordinances, deeds, council minutes, agreements and reports in accordance with legal requirements, supervise the storage and protection of the city's permanent records.

R. Election official for city-municipal ballot measures, referenda, recalls and liaison to the Amador County Election's Office, file state campaign statements and other forms, facilitate compliance with the Fair Political Practices Act; administer state campaign financing and disclosure laws.

S. City clerk shall be responsible for business licenses and renewals.

T. Update the municipal code book.

U. Official fair political practices commission filer.

V. Swears in municipal officials.

W. Validates official documents.

(Res. No. 2015-36, § 1, 6-16-2015; Ord. No. 415, § II, 8-5-2008; Res. No. 1173, § 1, 4-6-1999; Ord. 287 § 1, 1988)

A. There is created the office of the chief of police department, the duties of which office shall be those imposed by city ordinance, resolution or general law.

B. The chief shall be appointed by the city manager. The chief shall have previous training and experience as a police officer and shall have the ability to command personnel and hold their respect and confidence. The office of police chief shall be considered an at-will position. The office of police chief shall have the authority to recommend members of the police department, subject to confirmation by the city manager. The number of members of the police department shall be set by the personnel salary allocation annually. The compensation of the office of police chief shall be set by the city council. The chief of police may not be removed by the appointing authority without written notice and an opportunity for an administrative appeal.

(Ord. No. 415, § III, 8-5-2008)