As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
RESIDENCY
The actual principal domicile of an individual, where an
individual resides, as indicated by where an individual usually sleeps
and maintains usual personal and household effects.
A copy of this chapter shall be provided to
all current employees and to all employees upon initial appointment/hiring.
However, the failure of the employer to do so shall not affect the
application of this chapter to any employee appointed/hired either
before or after its effective date. A copy of this chapter shall also
be posted once a year by the City Clerk on the notice board normally
used by the employer for employee communications. However, failure
of the City Clerk to post this chapter shall not be deemed a waiver
of the residency requirement.
In the event that this chapter or any provision
of it shall be deemed by a court to be in conflict with a provision
of Federal or State Constitutions or with a provision of a general
law or the City Charter, or if adherence to or enforcement of any
section of this chapter shall be restrained by a court, the remaining
provisions of this chapter shall not be affected and shall be in full
force and effect.
This chapter shall take effect upon its passage
by the Common Council of the City of North Tonawanda at a regular
public meeting and publication in the official newspaper of the City.