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City of Hudson, NY
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2024-03-19
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Chapter C Charter
Charter
Ch C
Charter
Ch C Art I
Incorporation and Boundaries
§ C1-1
Short title; courts to take judicial notice.
§ C1-2
Corporate capacity and name; property.
§ C1-3
City boundaries.
§ C1-4
Ward boundaries and changes in ward boundaries pursuant to reapportionment.
Ch C Art II
Officers and Salaries
§ C2-1
Officers and salaries.
§ C2-2
Ward and district officers.
§ C2-3
Number of offices to be held.
§ C2-4
Eligibility to hold office.
§ C2-5
Salaries of City officers.
§ C2-6
Hospitalization insurance for certain City officers.
Ch C Art III
Elections, Appointments and Vacancies
§ C3-1
Elective offices to be filled at general elections.
§ C3-2
Qualification of voters.
§ C3-3
Statement and notice of result of election.
§ C3-4
Declaration of result; commencement of terms.
§ C3-5
Appointment following tie vote; term of appointee.
§ C3-6
Filling of vacancies in office.
§ C3-7
Special meetings to make appointments; failure to appoint.
§ C3-8
Provisions of Election Law applicable.
Ch C Art IV
Officers: Terms and Qualifications
§ C4-1
Elective City officers.
§ C4-2
Elective ward officers.
§ C4-3
Terms of elective officers.
§ C4-4
Appointive officers and terms.
§ C4-5
Appointments: how made.
§ C4-6
Power of removal.
Ch C Art V
General Requirements for Officials
§ C5-1
Oath of office and bond: time limit.
§ C5-2
Official bonds.
§ C5-3
Existing bonds continued.
§ C5-4
New bonds may be required.
§ C5-5
Bonds from other officers.
§ C5-6
Other officers not to be surety.
§ C5-7
Action on bonds.
Ch C Art VI
Mayor
§ C6-1
Chief executive officer; enforcement of laws.
§ C6-2
Approval of legislation; veto power.
§ C6-3
Command of police and firemen.
§ C6-4
Exclusive power to grant licenses.
§ C6-5
Power of investigation.
§ C6-6
Acting Mayor.
§ C6-7
Execution of deeds and contracts.
Ch C Art VII
City Clerk
§ C7-1
Location and hours of office.
§ C7-2
Custody of Seal and City records.
§ C7-3
Duties as Clerk and Secretary.
§ C7-4
Records of ordinances and local laws.
§ C7-5
Notification of election.
§ C7-6
Affidavits of oaths and acknowledgments.
Ch C Art VIII
City Treasurer
§ C8-1
Duties in general.
§ C8-2
Deposit or investment of City funds.
§ C8-3
Collection of moneys and rentals.
§ C8-4
Payment of claims against City.
§ C8-5
Funds for care and maintenance of cemetery lots.
§ C8-6
Reports of City Treasurer.
§ C8-7
Record of collection of taxes.
§ C8-8
Action on bonds of Treasurer.
§ C8-9
Clerk of City Treasurer.
§ C8-10
Assistant City Treasurer.
§ C8-11
Collection of delinquent taxes.
Ch C Art VIIIA
Parking Violations Bureau
§ C8A-1
Intent.
§ C8A-2
Authorization to establish Bureau; head; staff.
§ C8A-3
Powers and duties.
§ C8A-4
Persons not permitted to appear before Bureau.
§ C8A-5
Interpretation.
Ch C Art IX
Legal Advisor and Retained Counsel
§ C9-1
Mayor authorized to retain.
§ C9-2
Duties of Legal Advisor.
§ C9-3
Duties of retained counsel.
§ C9-4
Hospitalization insurance for Legal Advisor.
Ch C Art X
Officers Under General Laws
§ C10-1
Examining Board of Plumbers.
§ C10-2
Commissioners of Deeds.
§ C10-3
Election officers.
Ch C Art XI
City Court
§ C11-1
Court continued; jurisdiction, hours and expenses.
§ C11-2
City Judge to hold sessions; his qualifications.
§ C11-3
Acting City Judge.
§ C11-4
Docket.
§ C11-5
Parties and attorneys.
§ C11-6
Jurisdiction and procedural standards.
§ C11-7
Interpreters.
Ch C Art XII
Common Council
§ C12-1
How constituted; quorum; compensation.
§ C12-2
Organization meeting.
§ C12-3
Time of regular meetings.
§ C12-4
Special meetings; how called; notice; scope.
§ C12-5
Powers of Aldermen.
§ C12-6
Powers of President.
§ C12-7
General legislative powers.
§ C12-8
Publication and record of ordinances and local laws.
§ C12-9
Taking effect of ordinances and local laws.
§ C12-10
Penalties for offenses.
§ C12-11
Additional powers to enforce legislation.
§ C12-12
Records of Common Council, boards and commissions as evidence.
§ C12-13
Number of member of Common Council votes necessary for passage; quorum requirements.
§ C12-14
Contracting debt not payable within year restricted.
§ C12-15
City not liable for debts not payable within year.
§ C12-16
Resolutions to appropriate maximum amount to be expended.
§ C12-17
Examination, settling and allowing of accounts.
§ C12-18
Audit and allowance of claims.
§ C12-19
Council members not to be interested in claims.
§ C12-20
Common Council to provide offices and supplies.
§ C12-21
Payment of audits vetoed by Mayor.
§ C12-22
Official newspaper: designation; compensation; discontinuance.
§ C12-23
Power to lease City property.
§ C12-24
Power to require reports, information or estimates.
§ C12-25
Common Council to be Board of Auditors.
§ C12-26
City depository: how designated.
§ C12-27
Notice to depository; required undertaking.
§ C12-28
Power to provide transit facilities.
Ch C Art XIII
Common Council in Relation to Public Improvements
§ C13-1
Alteration of streets; notice thereof.
§ C13-2
Street alterations not involving property appropriations.
§ C13-3
Notice of proposed taking of private property.
§ C13-4
Appointment of Commissioners to determine facts; proceedings.
§ C13-5
Report of Commissioners; proceedings thereon.
§ C13-6
Appropriation of private property; assessment upon property benefited.
§ C13-7
Assessments to be liens upon property benefited.
§ C13-8
Collection of assessments; sales for unpaid assessments.
§ C13-9
Proceeds to be kept separate; application thereof.
§ C13-10
Second assessment upon property benefited.
§ C13-11
Refund of excess amount raised.
§ C13-12
Taking prohibited until compensation paid.
§ C13-13
Infant owner; appointment of guardian.
Ch C Art XIV
Extraordinary Taxes and Elections Therefor
§ C14-1
Extraordinary expenditures; notice of special election.
§ C14-2
Election inspectors; qualification of voters.
§ C14-3
Challenges to voters; oaths; fraudulent voting.
§ C14-4
Form of ballot; canvass of votes.
§ C14-5
Return of inspectors.
§ C14-6
Issuance of bonds; raising of tax.
Ch C Art XV
Letting Contracts
§ C15-1
When bidding required; notice of bid and specifications.
§ C15-2
Public bidding required.
§ C15-3
Receiving of bids; action thereon.
§ C15-4
Public bidding not required in emergencies.
§ C15-5
Provisions inapplicable: supplies furnished by correctional institutions.
§ C15-6
Cost of public improvements to be estimated.
§ C15-7
Municipal lighting contracts.
Ch C Art XVI
Board of Estimate and Apportionment
§ C16-1
How constituted; organization; quorum; meetings; duties.
§ C16-2
Departmental estimates.
§ C16-3
Consideration of budget by Common Council.
§ C16-4
Power of Common Council to reduce budget.
§ C16-5
Veto of reductions by Mayor; how overridden.
§ C16-6
Transfer of funds between budgetary items.
§ C16-7
Tax budget.
§ C16-8
Tax rate limitation.
Ch C Art XVII
Assessor
§ C17-1
General powers and duties.
§ C17-2
Manner of assessment.
§ C17-3
Review of assessments.
§ C17-4
Completion and filing of roll.
§ C17-5
Assessment records to be public records.
Ch C Art XVIII
Assessment and Collection of Taxes
§ C18-1
Preparation of City tax lists.
§ C18-2
Upon whom tax to be assessed.
§ C18-3
Tax to be set opposite name in tax roll.
§ C18-4
City to be regarded as town for tax purposes.
§ C18-5
Delivery of warrant to City Treasurer.
§ C18-6
Tax lists to be evidence of tax imposition.
§ C18-7
Notices of taxes due; collection of taxes.
§ C18-8
Amount of interest on unpaid taxes.
§ C18-9
Treasurer may maintain action for taxes.
§ C18-10
Provisions applicable to local assessments and taxes.
§ C18-11
Reassessment of void or irregular taxes or assessments.
§ C18-12
Uncollected taxes may be added to next budget.
§ C18-13
Installment payment of eligible delinquent taxes.
Ch C Art XIX
Department of Police
§ C19-1
Establishment of Department.
§ C19-2
Appointment of Commissioner of Police.
§ C19-3
Term of office of Commissioner.
§ C19-4
Certification of appointment of Commissioner.
§ C19-5
Commissioner: appointment of subordinates; absence or disability.
§ C19-6
Required undertaking by Commissioner and designees.
§ C19-7
Vacancy in office of Chief of Police.
§ C19-8
Term of office of Chief of Police.
§ C19-9
Powers and duties of Commissioner.
§ C19-10
Promulgation of departmental rules authorized; disciplining of officers.
§ C19-11
Standards for appointments and promotions.
§ C19-12
Other powers and duties of Commissioner.
§ C19-13
Required reports by Commissioner.
§ C19-14
Appointment and number of officers.
§ C19-15
Oaths of office.
§ C19-16
Duties of Chief, Lieutenants, and Sergeants.
§ C19-17
Powers of arrest.
§ C19-18
Powers of serving and executing civil process.
§ C19-19
Payment of expenses of policemen.
§ C19-20
Acceptance of presents restricted; violations.
§ C19-21
Appointment of special policemen authorized; compensation.
§ C19-22
Disbursements for police expenses.
Ch C Art XX
Terms of Employment of Police Officers
§ C20-1
Adoption of Police Officers Employment Code.
§ C20-2
Provisions of current agreement to be controlling.
§ C20-3
Residence qualifications for holding office.
Ch C Art XXI
Fire Department
§ C21-1
Establishment of Department.
§ C21-2
Appointment of Commissioner of Fire.
§ C21-3
Term of office of Commissioner.
§ C21-4
Certification of appointment of Commissioner.
§ C21-5
Absence or disability of Commissioner.
§ C21-6
Required undertaking by Commissioner and designees.
§ C21-7
Powers and duties of Commissioner.
§ C21-8
Promulgation of departmental rules authorized; disciplining of officers.
§ C21-9
Other powers and duties of Commissioner.
§ C21-10
Required reports of Commissioner.
§ C21-11
Commissioner to procure and maintain apparatus and buildings.
§ C21-12
Organization of fire companies; election of members.
§ C21-13
Fire Chief: election; duties; compensation.
§ C21-14
Assistant Chiefs: appointment; powers and duties.
§ C21-15
Residency requirement for Chiefs and line officers.
§ C21-16
Duties of firemen.
§ C21-17
Inspections of Department.
§ C21-18
Obstructing operations of Fire Department prohibited.
§ C21-19
Regulation of structures to prevent fire.
§ C21-20
Structures in violation declared nuisances.
§ C21-21
Disbursements for fire expenses.
§ C21-22
Financing of fire-fighting apparatus.
§ C21-23
Fire police squads.
Ch C Art XXII
Department of Public Works
§ C22-1
Establishment of Department.
§ C22-2
Appointment of Commissioner of Public Works.
§ C22-3
Term of office of Commissioner.
§ C22-4
Certification of appointment of Commissioner.
§ C22-5
Appointment of subordinates; absence or disability of Commissioner.
§ C22-6
Required undertaking by Commissioner and designees.
§ C22-7
Powers and duties of Commissioner.
§ C22-8
Other powers and duties of Commissioner.
§ C22-9
Commissioner to supervise departmental expenditures.
§ C22-10
Power of Commissioner over departmental meetings and records.
§ C22-11
Required reports of Commissioner.
§ C22-12
Power to open and construct streets restricted.
§ C22-13
Power to fix grades; recording thereof.
§ C22-14
Duty to clean streets and lay dust.
§ C22-15
Power to build and repair opened streets.
§ C22-16
Power to make street excavations.
§ C22-17
Method of excavation; collection of costs; penalties.
§ C22-18
Sidewalk Improvement District
§ C22-18.1
Repair of sidewalks: notice; collection of costs.
§ C22-19
Power to order removal of street obstructions.
§ C22-20
Regulation of storage tanks in public places.
§ C22-21
Power to erect and maintain signs and posts.
§ C22-22
Power to control trees in public places.
§ C22-23
Power to regulate water system.
§ C22-24
Power over water rents and supply.
§ C22-25
Disposition of moneys received from sale of water.
§ C22-26
Regulation of transit facilities and leasing of buses.
Ch C Art XXIII
Department of Cemeteries
§ C23-1
Establishment of Department.
§ C23-2
Appointment of subordinates; absence or disability of Commissioner.
§ C23-3
Required undertaking by Commissioner and designees.
§ C23-4
Powers and duties of Commissioner.
§ C23-5
Sale of cemetery lots; recording of sales.
§ C23-6
Disposition of moneys received from lot sales.
§ C23-7
Fees for opening and closing graves; free burials.
§ C23-8
Other powers and duties of Commissioner.
§ C23-9
Commissioner to supervise departmental expenditures.
§ C23-10
Power of Commissioner over departmental meetings and reports.
§ C23-11
Required reports of Commissioner.
Ch C Art XXIV
Department of Youth
§ C24-1
Establishment of Department.
§ C24-2
Appointment of Commissioner of Youth.
§ C24-3
Term of office of Commissioner.
§ C24-4
Certification of appointment of Commissioner.
§ C24-5
Appointment of subordinates; absence or disability of Commissioner.
§ C24-6
Required undertaking by Commissioner and designees.
§ C24-7
Vacancy in office of Director of Youth.
§ C24-8
Powers and duties of Commissioner.
§ C24-9
Power of Commissioner over departmental meetings and reports.
§ C24-10
Required reports of Commissioner.
Ch C Art XXV
City Planning Board
§ C25-1
Establishment of Board.
§ C25-2
Members; appointment; terms of office; removal; filling of vacancies.
§ C25-3
Certificate of appointment of members.
§ C25-4
Appointment of Chairperson and staff; payment of expenses.
§ C25-5
Members serve without compensation.
§ C25-6
Training.
§ C25-7
Certain matters to be referred to Board.
§ C25-8
Requests for reports.
§ C25-9
City maps.
§ C25-10
Layouts of streets and building lots to be approved.
§ C25-11
Rules and regulations.
§ C25-12
Required reports of Chairman of Board.
§ C25-13
Voting requirements.
§ C25-14
Statutory authority.
Ch C Art XXVI
Commissioner of Purchases
§ C26-1
Establishment of office.
§ C26-2
Appointment of Commissioner; term of office.
§ C26-3
Certification of appointment of Commissioner.
§ C26-4
Review of estimates pertaining to materials purchases.
§ C26-5
Coordination of departmental purchases; recommendations.
§ C26-6
Required reports of Commissioner.
Ch C Art XXVII
Commissioner of Grants
§ C27-1
Establishment of office.
§ C27-2
Appointment of Commissioner; term of office.
§ C27-3
Certification of appointment of Commissioner.
§ C27-4
Responsibility of Commissioner.
§ C27-5
Duty to advise appropriate officials of funds available.
§ C27-6
Required reports of Commissioner.
Ch C Art XXVIIA
Department of Senior Services
§ C27A-1
Establishment of Department.
§ C27A-2
Appointment of Commissioner of Senior Services; term.
§ C27A-3
Certification of appointment of Commissioner.
§ C27A-4
Appointment of subordinates; absence or disability of Commissioner.
§ C27A-5
Required undertaking by Commissioner and designees.
§ C27A-6
Vacancy in office of Director of Senior Services.
§ C27A-7
Powers and duties of Commissioner.
§ C27A-8
Power of Commissioner over departmental meetings and reports.
§ C27A-9
Required reports of Commissioner.
Ch C Art XXVIIB
Harbor Master
§ C27B-1
Establishment of office.
§ C27B-2
Appointment of Harbor Master; term of office.
§ C27B-3
Certification of appointment of Harbor Master.
§ C27B-4
Powers and duties of the Harbor Master.
§ C27B-5
Required reports of Harbor Master.
Ch C Art XXVIII
Code Enforcement Officer
§ C28-1
Establishment of office.
§ C28-2
Appointment of Officer and salary.
§ C28-3
Powers and duties of Officer.
§ C28-4
Appointment for probationary period.
§ C28-5
Position to be under civil service.
§ C28-6
Assistant Code Enforcement Officer.
Ch C Art XXIX
Building Inspector
§ C29-1
Establishment of office.
§ C29-2
Appointment of Inspector; salary.
§ C29-3
Powers and duties of Inspector.
§ C29-4
Appointment for probationary period.
§ C29-5
Position to be under civil service; residency requirement.
Ch C Art XXX
Vacation and Sick Leave Policy
§ C30-1
Policies to conform to current agreements.
Ch C Art XXXI
Terms of Employment of City Employees
§ C31-1
Adoption of Public Employment Code.
§ C31-2
Provisions of current agreement to be controlling.
§ C31-3
Sick leave, vacation leave and benefits for employees not covered by collective bargaining.
§ C31-4
Additional benefits.
Ch C Art XXXII
Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Consistency Review Board
§ C32-1
Establishment of Review Board.
§ C32-2
Members; terms of office; filling of vacancies.
§ C32-3
Certification of appointment of members.
§ C32-4
Members to serve without compensation.
§ C32-5
Matters to be referred to Board.
§ C32-6
Statutory authority.
Ch C Art XXXIII
Conservation Advisory Council
§ C33-1
Establishment of Conservation Advisory Council.
§ C33-2
Members; term of office; filling of vacancies, payment of expenses.
§ C33-3
Certification of appointment of members.
§ C33-4
Members to serve without compensation.
§ C33-5
Matters to be referred to Council.
§ C33-6
Statutory authority.
Ch C Art XXXIV
Miscellaneous Provisions
§ C34-1
Presentation of claims against City.
§ C34-2
Prior notification of defects.
§ C34-3
Duties and liability of owners as to sidewalks.
§ C34-4
Debt, how incurred; claims payments to be authorized.
§ C34-5
Appeals from judgments against City.
§ C34-6
Judges, jurors and witnesses not disqualified by residence.
§ C34-7
Ordinances and local laws continued in force.
§ C34-8
Claims for extra services.
§ C34-9
Officers not to be interested in contracts.
§ C34-10
Fiscal year.
§ C34-11
Increases in compensation during fiscal year.
§ C34-12
Meetings of boards, commissions and public bodies.
§ C34-13
Publication of expenditures required.
§ C34-14
Returning of jurors.
§ C34-15
Repeal of existing charter and applicable legislation.
§ C34-16
Effect of repeal; saving clause.
§ C34-17
Severability.
§ C34-18
Effective date.
The Code
Administrative Legislation
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 5
Appearance Tickets
Ch 11
Continuity of Government
Ch 16
Defense and Indemnification
Ch 20
Ethics, Code of
Ch 29
Mental Health Board
Ch 34
Personnel
Ch 41
Real Estate, Sale of
Ch 45
Records
Ch 49
Salaries
General Legislation
Ch 58
Advertising Matter, Distribution of
Ch 62
Alarms
Ch 65
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 67
Amusements
Ch 70
Animals
Ch 74
Auctioneers and Auctions
Ch 78
Bicycles
Ch 81
Bingo
Ch 86
Brush, Grass and Weeds
Ch 90
Building Construction
Ch 91
Buildings, Vacant
Ch 93
Building Permits
Ch 97
Buildings, Demolition of
Ch 101
Buildings, Unsafe
Ch 105
Cemeteries
Ch 108
Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program
Ch 110
Conservation Advisory Council
Ch 112
Contracts, Public
Ch 116
Crime Proceeds, Forfeiture of
Ch 120
Dock Regulations
Ch 124
Electrical Inspections
Ch 127
Elevator Inspections
Ch 129
Energize NY Open C-Pace Financing Program
Ch 131
Environmental Quality Review
Ch 140
Fire Hydrants; Conduct at Fires
Ch 143
Fire Prevention
Ch 148
Flood Damage Prevention
Ch 152
Games of Chance
Ch 157
Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse
Ch 161
Gasoline Stations
Ch 169
Historic Preservation
Ch 174
Housing Policy
Ch 176
Housing Standards
Ch 182
Junkyards
Ch 188
Lewd and Offensive Behavior
Ch 192
Loitering
Ch 199
Mass Gatherings
Ch 203
Merchants, Transient
Ch 210
Noise
Ch 217
Peddling and Soliciting
Ch 221
Plumbing
Ch 225
Public Property
Ch 228
Railroads
Ch 232
Refrigerators, Abandoned
Ch 240
Sewers
Ch 244
Signs
Ch 249
Smoking
Ch 253
Snow and Ice Removal
Ch 255
Snow Emergencies
Ch 257
Snowmobiles
Ch 260
Solid Waste
Ch 266
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 267
Street Naming
Ch 271
Swimming Pools
Ch 275
Taxation
Ch 279
Taxicabs
Ch 284
Telecommunications Facilities
Ch 289
Trailers
Ch 295
Urban Renewal Plans
Ch 300
Vehicles, Abandoned and Junk
Ch 305
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 306
Parking Violations Amnesty Program
Ch 307
Vendors
Ch 310
Water
Ch 318
Yard and Garage Sales
Ch 325
Zoning
Appendix
Ch A330
Curb, Sidewalk and Street Requirements
Ch A331
Depressed Curb Driveways
Ch A332
Fire Rules
Ch A333
Water Regulations and Rates
Ch A334
Watershed Rules
Derivation Table
Ch DT
Derivation Table
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter C
Charter
[HISTORY: Enacted as Chapter 669, Laws of 1921, which became law
5-9-1921
; amended in its entirety
12-13-1973
by
L.L. No. 2-1973
. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Parallel Enumeration Table
Attachment 2 - Table of Repealed Sections
Article I
Incorporation and Boundaries
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§ C1-1
Short title; courts to take judicial notice.
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§ C1-2
Corporate capacity and name; property.
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§ C1-3
City boundaries.
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§ C1-4
Ward boundaries and changes in ward boundaries pursuant to reapportionment.
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Article II
Officers and Salaries
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§ C2-1
Officers and salaries.
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§ C2-2
Ward and district officers.
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§ C2-3
Number of offices to be held.
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§ C2-4
Eligibility to hold office.
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§ C2-5
Salaries of City officers.
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§ C2-6
Hospitalization insurance for certain City officers.
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Article III
Elections, Appointments and Vacancies
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§ C3-1
Elective offices to be filled at general elections.
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§ C3-2
Qualification of voters.
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§ C3-3
Statement and notice of result of election.
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§ C3-4
Declaration of result; commencement of terms.
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§ C3-5
Appointment following tie vote; term of appointee.
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§ C3-6
Filling of vacancies in office.
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§ C3-7
Special meetings to make appointments; failure to appoint.
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§ C3-8
Provisions of Election Law applicable.
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Article IV
Officers: Terms and Qualifications
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§ C4-1
Elective City officers.
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§ C4-2
Elective ward officers.
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§ C4-3
Terms of elective officers.
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§ C4-4
Appointive officers and terms.
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§ C4-5
Appointments: how made.
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§ C4-6
Power of removal.
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Article V
General Requirements for Officials
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§ C5-1
Oath of office and bond: time limit.
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§ C5-2
Official bonds.
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§ C5-3
Existing bonds continued.
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§ C5-4
New bonds may be required.
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§ C5-5
Bonds from other officers.
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§ C5-6
Other officers not to be surety.
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§ C5-7
Action on bonds.
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Article VI
Mayor
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§ C6-1
Chief executive officer; enforcement of laws.
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§ C6-2
Approval of legislation; veto power.
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§ C6-3
Command of police and firemen.
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§ C6-4
Exclusive power to grant licenses.
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§ C6-5
Power of investigation.
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§ C6-6
Acting Mayor.
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§ C6-7
Execution of deeds and contracts.
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Article VII
City Clerk
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§ C7-1
Location and hours of office.
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§ C7-2
Custody of Seal and City records.
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§ C7-3
Duties as Clerk and Secretary.
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§ C7-4
Records of ordinances and local laws.
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§ C7-5
Notification of election.
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§ C7-6
Affidavits of oaths and acknowledgments.
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Article VIII
City Treasurer
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§ C8-1
Duties in general.
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§ C8-2
Deposit or investment of City funds.
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§ C8-3
Collection of moneys and rentals.
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§ C8-4
Payment of claims against City.
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§ C8-5
Funds for care and maintenance of cemetery lots.
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§ C8-6
Reports of City Treasurer.
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§ C8-7
Record of collection of taxes.
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§ C8-8
Action on bonds of Treasurer.
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§ C8-9
Clerk of City Treasurer.
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§ C8-10
Assistant City Treasurer.
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§ C8-11
Collection of delinquent taxes.
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Article VIIIA
Parking Violations Bureau
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§ C8A-1
Intent.
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§ C8A-2
Authorization to establish Bureau; head; staff.
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§ C8A-3
Powers and duties.
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§ C8A-4
Persons not permitted to appear before Bureau.
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§ C8A-5
Interpretation.
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Article IX
Legal Advisor and Retained Counsel
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§ C9-1
Mayor authorized to retain.
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§ C9-2
Duties of Legal Advisor.
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§ C9-3
Duties of retained counsel.
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§ C9-4
Hospitalization insurance for Legal Advisor.
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Article X
Officers Under General Laws
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§ C10-1
Examining Board of Plumbers.
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§ C10-2
Commissioners of Deeds.
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§ C10-3
Election officers.
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Article XI
City Court
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§ C11-1
Court continued; jurisdiction, hours and expenses.
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§ C11-2
City Judge to hold sessions; his qualifications.
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§ C11-3
Acting City Judge.
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§ C11-4
Docket.
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§ C11-5
Parties and attorneys.
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§ C11-6
Jurisdiction and procedural standards.
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§ C11-7
Interpreters.
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Article XII
Common Council
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§ C12-1
How constituted; quorum; compensation.
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§ C12-2
Organization meeting.
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§ C12-3
Time of regular meetings.
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§ C12-4
Special meetings; how called; notice; scope.
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§ C12-5
Powers of Aldermen.
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§ C12-6
Powers of President.
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§ C12-7
General legislative powers.
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§ C12-8
Publication and record of ordinances and local laws.
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§ C12-9
Taking effect of ordinances and local laws.
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§ C12-10
Penalties for offenses.
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§ C12-11
Additional powers to enforce legislation.
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§ C12-12
Records of Common Council, boards and commissions as evidence.
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§ C12-13
Number of member of Common Council votes necessary for passage; quorum requirements.
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§ C12-14
Contracting debt not payable within year restricted.
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§ C12-15
City not liable for debts not payable within year.
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§ C12-16
Resolutions to appropriate maximum amount to be expended.
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§ C12-17
Examination, settling and allowing of accounts.
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§ C12-18
Audit and allowance of claims.
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§ C12-19
Council members not to be interested in claims.
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§ C12-20
Common Council to provide offices and supplies.
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§ C12-21
Payment of audits vetoed by Mayor.
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§ C12-22
Official newspaper: designation; compensation; discontinuance.
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§ C12-23
Power to lease City property.
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§ C12-24
Power to require reports, information or estimates.
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§ C12-25
Common Council to be Board of Auditors.
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§ C12-26
City depository: how designated.
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§ C12-27
Notice to depository; required undertaking.
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§ C12-28
Power to provide transit facilities.
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Article XIII
Common Council in Relation to Public Improvements
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§ C13-1
Alteration of streets; notice thereof.
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§ C13-2
Street alterations not involving property appropriations.
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§ C13-3
Notice of proposed taking of private property.
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§ C13-4
Appointment of Commissioners to determine facts; proceedings.
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§ C13-5
Report of Commissioners; proceedings thereon.
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§ C13-6
Appropriation of private property; assessment upon property benefited.
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§ C13-7
Assessments to be liens upon property benefited.
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§ C13-8
Collection of assessments; sales for unpaid assessments.
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§ C13-9
Proceeds to be kept separate; application thereof.
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§ C13-10
Second assessment upon property benefited.
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§ C13-11
Refund of excess amount raised.
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§ C13-12
Taking prohibited until compensation paid.
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§ C13-13
Infant owner; appointment of guardian.
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Article XIV
Extraordinary Taxes and Elections Therefor
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§ C14-1
Extraordinary expenditures; notice of special election.
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§ C14-2
Election inspectors; qualification of voters.
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§ C14-3
Challenges to voters; oaths; fraudulent voting.
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§ C14-4
Form of ballot; canvass of votes.
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§ C14-5
Return of inspectors.
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§ C14-6
Issuance of bonds; raising of tax.
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Article XV
Letting Contracts
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§ C15-1
When bidding required; notice of bid and specifications.
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§ C15-2
Public bidding required.
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§ C15-3
Receiving of bids; action thereon.
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§ C15-4
Public bidding not required in emergencies.
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§ C15-5
Provisions inapplicable: supplies furnished by correctional institutions.
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§ C15-6
Cost of public improvements to be estimated.
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§ C15-7
Municipal lighting contracts.
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Article XVI
Board of Estimate and Apportionment
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§ C16-1
How constituted; organization; quorum; meetings; duties.
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§ C16-2
Departmental estimates.
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§ C16-3
Consideration of budget by Common Council.
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§ C16-4
Power of Common Council to reduce budget.
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§ C16-5
Veto of reductions by Mayor; how overridden.
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§ C16-6
Transfer of funds between budgetary items.
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§ C16-7
Tax budget.
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§ C16-8
Tax rate limitation.
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Article XVII
Assessor
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§ C17-1
General powers and duties.
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§ C17-2
Manner of assessment.
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§ C17-3
Review of assessments.
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§ C17-4
Completion and filing of roll.
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§ C17-5
Assessment records to be public records.
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Article XVIII
Assessment and Collection of Taxes
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§ C18-1
Preparation of City tax lists.
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§ C18-2
Upon whom tax to be assessed.
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§ C18-3
Tax to be set opposite name in tax roll.
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§ C18-4
City to be regarded as town for tax purposes.
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§ C18-5
Delivery of warrant to City Treasurer.
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§ C18-6
Tax lists to be evidence of tax imposition.
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§ C18-7
Notices of taxes due; collection of taxes.
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§ C18-8
Amount of interest on unpaid taxes.
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§ C18-9
Treasurer may maintain action for taxes.
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§ C18-10
Provisions applicable to local assessments and taxes.
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§ C18-11
Reassessment of void or irregular taxes or assessments.
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§ C18-12
Uncollected taxes may be added to next budget.
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§ C18-13
Installment payment of eligible delinquent taxes.
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Article XIX
Department of Police
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§ C19-1
Establishment of Department.
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§ C19-2
Appointment of Commissioner of Police.
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§ C19-3
Term of office of Commissioner.
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§ C19-4
Certification of appointment of Commissioner.
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§ C19-5
Commissioner: appointment of subordinates; absence or disability.
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§ C19-6
Required undertaking by Commissioner and designees.
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§ C19-7
Vacancy in office of Chief of Police.
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§ C19-8
Term of office of Chief of Police.
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§ C19-9
Powers and duties of Commissioner.
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§ C19-10
Promulgation of departmental rules authorized; disciplining of officers.
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§ C19-11
Standards for appointments and promotions.
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§ C19-12
Other powers and duties of Commissioner.
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§ C19-13
Required reports by Commissioner.
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§ C19-14
Appointment and number of officers.
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§ C19-15
Oaths of office.
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§ C19-16
Duties of Chief, Lieutenants, and Sergeants.
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§ C19-17
Powers of arrest.
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§ C19-18
Powers of serving and executing civil process.
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§ C19-19
Payment of expenses of policemen.
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§ C19-20
Acceptance of presents restricted; violations.
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§ C19-21
Appointment of special policemen authorized; compensation.
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§ C19-22
Disbursements for police expenses.
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Article XX
Terms of Employment of Police Officers
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§ C20-1
Adoption of Police Officers Employment Code.
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§ C20-2
Provisions of current agreement to be controlling.
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§ C20-3
Residence qualifications for holding office.
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Article XXI
Fire Department
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§ C21-1
Establishment of Department.
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§ C21-2
Appointment of Commissioner of Fire.
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§ C21-3
Term of office of Commissioner.
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§ C21-4
Certification of appointment of Commissioner.
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§ C21-5
Absence or disability of Commissioner.
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§ C21-6
Required undertaking by Commissioner and designees.
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§ C21-7
Powers and duties of Commissioner.
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§ C21-8
Promulgation of departmental rules authorized; disciplining of officers.
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§ C21-9
Other powers and duties of Commissioner.
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§ C21-10
Required reports of Commissioner.
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§ C21-11
Commissioner to procure and maintain apparatus and buildings.
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§ C21-12
Organization of fire companies; election of members.
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§ C21-13
Fire Chief: election; duties; compensation.
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§ C21-14
Assistant Chiefs: appointment; powers and duties.
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§ C21-15
Residency requirement for Chiefs and line officers.
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§ C21-16
Duties of firemen.
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§ C21-17
Inspections of Department.
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§ C21-18
Obstructing operations of Fire Department prohibited.
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§ C21-19
Regulation of structures to prevent fire.
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§ C21-20
Structures in violation declared nuisances.
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§ C21-21
Disbursements for fire expenses.
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§ C21-22
Financing of fire-fighting apparatus.
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§ C21-23
Fire police squads.
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Article XXII
Department of Public Works
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§ C22-1
Establishment of Department.
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§ C22-2
Appointment of Commissioner of Public Works.
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§ C22-3
Term of office of Commissioner.
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§ C22-4
Certification of appointment of Commissioner.
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§ C22-5
Appointment of subordinates; absence or disability of Commissioner.
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§ C22-6
Required undertaking by Commissioner and designees.
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§ C22-7
Powers and duties of Commissioner.
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§ C22-8
Other powers and duties of Commissioner.
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§ C22-9
Commissioner to supervise departmental expenditures.
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§ C22-10
Power of Commissioner over departmental meetings and records.
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§ C22-11
Required reports of Commissioner.
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§ C22-12
Power to open and construct streets restricted.
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§ C22-13
Power to fix grades; recording thereof.
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§ C22-14
Duty to clean streets and lay dust.
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§ C22-15
Power to build and repair opened streets.
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§ C22-16
Power to make street excavations.
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§ C22-17
Method of excavation; collection of costs; penalties.
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§ C22-18
Sidewalk Improvement District
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§ C22-18.1
Repair of sidewalks: notice; collection of costs.
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§ C22-19
Power to order removal of street obstructions.
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§ C22-20
Regulation of storage tanks in public places.
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§ C22-21
Power to erect and maintain signs and posts.
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§ C22-22
Power to control trees in public places.
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§ C22-23
Power to regulate water system.
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§ C22-24
Power over water rents and supply.
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§ C22-25
Disposition of moneys received from sale of water.
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§ C22-26
Regulation of transit facilities and leasing of buses.
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Article XXIII
Department of Cemeteries
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§ C23-1
Establishment of Department.
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§ C23-2
Appointment of subordinates; absence or disability of Commissioner.
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§ C23-3
Required undertaking by Commissioner and designees.
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§ C23-4
Powers and duties of Commissioner.
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§ C23-5
Sale of cemetery lots; recording of sales.
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§ C23-6
Disposition of moneys received from lot sales.
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§ C23-7
Fees for opening and closing graves; free burials.
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§ C23-8
Other powers and duties of Commissioner.
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§ C23-9
Commissioner to supervise departmental expenditures.
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§ C23-10
Power of Commissioner over departmental meetings and reports.
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§ C23-11
Required reports of Commissioner.
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Article XXIV
Department of Youth
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§ C24-1
Establishment of Department.
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§ C24-2
Appointment of Commissioner of Youth.
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§ C24-3
Term of office of Commissioner.
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§ C24-4
Certification of appointment of Commissioner.
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§ C24-5
Appointment of subordinates; absence or disability of Commissioner.
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§ C24-6
Required undertaking by Commissioner and designees.
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§ C24-7
Vacancy in office of Director of Youth.
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§ C24-8
Powers and duties of Commissioner.
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§ C24-9
Power of Commissioner over departmental meetings and reports.
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§ C24-10
Required reports of Commissioner.
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Article XXV
City Planning Board
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§ C25-1
Establishment of Board.
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§ C25-2
Members; appointment; terms of office; removal; filling of vacancies.
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§ C25-3
Certificate of appointment of members.
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§ C25-4
Appointment of Chairperson and staff; payment of expenses.
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§ C25-5
Members serve without compensation.
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§ C25-6
Training.
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§ C25-7
Certain matters to be referred to Board.
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§ C25-8
Requests for reports.
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§ C25-9
City maps.
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§ C25-10
Layouts of streets and building lots to be approved.
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§ C25-11
Rules and regulations.
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§ C25-12
Required reports of Chairman of Board.
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§ C25-13
Voting requirements.
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§ C25-14
Statutory authority.
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Article XXVI
Commissioner of Purchases
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§ C26-1
Establishment of office.
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§ C26-2
Appointment of Commissioner; term of office.
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§ C26-3
Certification of appointment of Commissioner.
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§ C26-4
Review of estimates pertaining to materials purchases.
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§ C26-5
Coordination of departmental purchases; recommendations.
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§ C26-6
Required reports of Commissioner.
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Article XXVII
Commissioner of Grants
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§ C27-1
Establishment of office.
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§ C27-2
Appointment of Commissioner; term of office.
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§ C27-3
Certification of appointment of Commissioner.
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§ C27-4
Responsibility of Commissioner.
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§ C27-5
Duty to advise appropriate officials of funds available.
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§ C27-6
Required reports of Commissioner.
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Article XXVIIA
Department of Senior Services
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§ C27A-1
Establishment of Department.
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§ C27A-2
Appointment of Commissioner of Senior Services; term.
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§ C27A-3
Certification of appointment of Commissioner.
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§ C27A-4
Appointment of subordinates; absence or disability of Commissioner.
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§ C27A-5
Required undertaking by Commissioner and designees.
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§ C27A-6
Vacancy in office of Director of Senior Services.
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§ C27A-7
Powers and duties of Commissioner.
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§ C27A-8
Power of Commissioner over departmental meetings and reports.
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§ C27A-9
Required reports of Commissioner.
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Article XXVIIB
Harbor Master
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§ C27B-1
Establishment of office.
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§ C27B-2
Appointment of Harbor Master; term of office.
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§ C27B-3
Certification of appointment of Harbor Master.
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§ C27B-4
Powers and duties of the Harbor Master.
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§ C27B-5
Required reports of Harbor Master.
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Article XXVIII
Code Enforcement Officer
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§ C28-1
Establishment of office.
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§ C28-2
Appointment of Officer and salary.
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§ C28-3
Powers and duties of Officer.
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§ C28-4
Appointment for probationary period.
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§ C28-5
Position to be under civil service.
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§ C28-6
Assistant Code Enforcement Officer.
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Article XXIX
Building Inspector
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§ C29-1
Establishment of office.
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§ C29-2
Appointment of Inspector; salary.
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§ C29-3
Powers and duties of Inspector.
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§ C29-4
Appointment for probationary period.
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§ C29-5
Position to be under civil service; residency requirement.
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Article XXX
Vacation and Sick Leave Policy
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§ C30-1
Policies to conform to current agreements.
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Article XXXI
Terms of Employment of City Employees
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§ C31-1
Adoption of Public Employment Code.
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§ C31-2
Provisions of current agreement to be controlling.
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§ C31-3
Sick leave, vacation leave and benefits for employees not covered by collective bargaining.
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§ C31-4
Additional benefits.
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Article XXXII
Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Consistency Review Board
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§ C32-1
Establishment of Review Board.
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§ C32-2
Members; terms of office; filling of vacancies.
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§ C32-3
Certification of appointment of members.
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§ C32-4
Members to serve without compensation.
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§ C32-5
Matters to be referred to Board.
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§ C32-6
Statutory authority.
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Article XXXIII
Conservation Advisory Council
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§ C33-1
Establishment of Conservation Advisory Council.
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§ C33-2
Members; term of office; filling of vacancies, payment of expenses.
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§ C33-3
Certification of appointment of members.
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§ C33-4
Members to serve without compensation.
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§ C33-5
Matters to be referred to Council.
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§ C33-6
Statutory authority.
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Article XXXIV
Miscellaneous Provisions
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§ C34-1
Presentation of claims against City.
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§ C34-2
Prior notification of defects.
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§ C34-3
Duties and liability of owners as to sidewalks.
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§ C34-4
Debt, how incurred; claims payments to be authorized.
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§ C34-5
Appeals from judgments against City.
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§ C34-6
Judges, jurors and witnesses not disqualified by residence.
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§ C34-7
Ordinances and local laws continued in force.
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§ C34-8
Claims for extra services.
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§ C34-9
Officers not to be interested in contracts.
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§ C34-10
Fiscal year.
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§ C34-11
Increases in compensation during fiscal year.
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§ C34-12
Meetings of boards, commissions and public bodies.
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§ C34-13
Publication of expenditures required.
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§ C34-14
Returning of jurors.
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§ C34-15
Repeal of existing charter and applicable legislation.
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§ C34-16
Effect of repeal; saving clause.
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§ C34-17
Severability.
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§ C34-18
Effective date.
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