Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title CHA — The Charter of the City of Stockton
Stockton Municipal Code Art. X Officers and Employees
Stockton Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Stockton
Cite as: Stockton Municipal Code Article X · Text as of 2026-10-04
| * Historical Notes: |
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| The title of this Article was amended Election 11/8/94 effective 5/22/95. Prior to Election of 11/8/94 this Article was numbered VII. |
| Section 1**: Amended Election 10/11/49 effective 12/19/49; Amended Election 10/9/51 effective 3/6/52; Amended Election 10/13/53 effective 3/16/54; Repealed Election 10/11/77 effective 11/2/77. |
| Section 3**: Reserved. |
| Section 4**: Repealed Election 11/8/94 effective 5/22/95. |
| Section 5**: Amended Election 10/14/47 effective 3/3/48; Repealed Election 11/8/94 effective 5/22/95. |
| Section 6-7**: Repealed Election 10/14/47 effective 3/3/48. |
| Section 8**: Repealed Election 11/8/94 effective 5/22/95. |
| Section 10-13**: Repealed Election 11/8/94 effective 5/22/95. |
| ** These section numbers refer to a numbering system that was in place prior to the Election of 11/8/94. |
Section 1000. Restrictions.¶
* See Historical Notes at beginning of Article.
A. No person elected or appointed to the City Council or to the office of Mayor shall be appointed to any City office, position or employment until one year has passed following the expiration of his or her service as a member of the City Council or Mayor.
B. No officer or employee of the City shall receive any commission, money, or thing of value, or derive any profit, benefit, or advantage, directly or indirectly, from or by reason of any dealings with or service for the City by such officer or employee or others, except lawful compensation as such officer or employee.
C. The City Council may elect to void any contract or transaction made in violation of this section.
D. Any officer or employee who willfully violates this section shall forfeit such office or employment.
(Amended Election 10/11/49 effective 12/19/49; Amended Election 11/8/94 effective 5/22/95; Amended Election 11/4/14 effective 12/23/14)
Section 1001. Vacation.¶
All officers and regular employees of the City shall be entitled to a vacation annually in accordance with the applicable memorandum of understanding, compensation plan or employee contract. Such vacation shall be at such time as the executive head of the department in which such officer or employee may be serving shall direct and shall be without loss of pay.
(Amended Election 11/8/94 effective 5/22/95; Amended Election 11/4/14 effective 12/23/14)
Section 1002. Qualifications Prescribed by Ordinance.¶
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Charter to the contrary, in the event that the City assumes, by annexation, contract, or otherwise, any of the functions of any special district or any other agency or entity, the City Council may prescribe by ordinance the qualifications and conditions, including, but not limited to, residency, rank, compensation, and seniority, applicable to the employment by the City of employees of the special district, agency or entity from which functions are assumed. Qualifications for and conditions of said employment shall comply with rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission regarding retirement seniority, minimum age, and promotional eligibility.
(Amended Election 10/9/73 effective 1/17/74; Amended Election 11/8/94 effective 5/22/95; Amended Election 11/4/14 effective 12/23/14)
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