Marysville Municipal Code Art. 1 Governing Principles

This Chapter contains a portion of the general policies and rules of interpretation pertaining to the operations of the City Council of the City of Marysville and to the official conduct of its members.

History: New 9/2013

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Specific Authority: Art. II, Marysville Charter; Chap. 2.04 MMC; Resolution No. 2013-53

The City of Marysville is a Body Corporate and Politic and as such has all rights and powers of local self-government, general or special, governmental or proprietary, which are now, or hereafter may be, possessed under the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution and laws of the state of California.

There is a separation between the legislative and administrative functions of Marysville city government, whereby the establishment and adoption of policy shall be the responsibility of the City Council and the execution of that policy shall be the responsibility of the Administration.

The legislative power of the City of Marysville is vested in the elected City Council, the duties of which, and the compensation, terms of office, and electoral qualifications of whose members, are established by the Marysville Charter and state law.

The administrative responsibility of Marysville City Government is vested in the Administrative branch, which shall consist of the City Manager, and such employees, officers, agencies, departments, divisions, offices and bureaus as are established from time to time pursuant to the Marysville Municipal Code.

The following terms and phrases when used in this Title shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.

(a)

"City Council" or "Council"

means the duly-elected City Council of the City of Marysville.

(b)

"Member"

when used alone means a member of the City Council.