Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 2 — ADMINISTRATION›Article I — CITY COUNCIL 1
Porterville Municipal Code § 2-6 Conduct of Council Members Generally
Porterville Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · Porterville
Cite as: Porterville Municipal Code § 2-6 · Text as of 2026-10-03
The members of the City Council shall remain seated while participating in discussions and at all times during any meeting. They shall address their remarks to the President and other members of the City Council and not to the citizens who may happen to be in attendance. (Ord. Code § 1275)
2-6.1: INTERFERENCE WITH PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES OF CITY MANAGER:¶
A. As set forth in section 67 of the City Charter, no member of the City Council shall in any manner attempt to influence or coerce the City Manager in the making of any appointment or the purchase of supplies in accordance with applicable State and Federal law.
B. The City Council shall deal with the administrative functions of the City through the City Manager. The City Council shall only have direct contact with the Directors of the City's departments for the purpose of asking questions. No City Council member shall give an order or orders to any subordinate of the City under the jurisdiction of the City Manager or other such officers, either publicly or privately.
C. Violations of this section shall be subject to the penalty and enforcement provisions set forth in this Code, including, but not limited to, section 1-9 of this Code. (Ord. 1795, 3-5-2013)
2-6.2: POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF COUNCIL MEMBERS, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES:¶
A. As set forth (and unless otherwise specified) in section 67.1 of the City Charter, political activities of, and campaign contributions by, the City's legislative officers, administrative officers, and employees shall be governed in accordance with applicable State and Federal law.
B. All City legislative officers, administrative officers, and employees are prohibited from engaging in political activities during working hours.
C. All City officers and employees are prohibited from engaging in political activities at their workplace. Furthermore, all City officers and employees are prohibited from engaging in political activities on City property, provided this prohibition does not pertain to property that is otherwise open to the public for the purpose of engaging in political activities.
D. Violations of this section shall be subject to the penalty and enforcement provisions set forth in this Code, including, but not limited to, section 1-9 of this Code, in addition to any applicable State and Federal laws restricting said activities. (Ord. 1795, 3-5-2013)
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