[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Greenfield 9-17-2014 by Ord. No. FY 15-037 (Ch. 116 of the 2002 Bylaws). Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter shall govern the issuance and use of City Council parking permits.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION
The Mayor or his/her designee who administers the parking program within the Town of Greenfield.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
The duly elected sitting Town Council President.
ISSUEE
The Town Councilor to whom the permit is issued.
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Any Town business being conducted by a Town Councilor.
PARKING PERMIT
A placard, mirror hanger or the like, issued for the purpose of identifying a vehicle parked in a parking space whose driver is engaged in official Town business.
PARKING SPACE
Any designated parking spot that is owned or controlled by the Town and is:
A. 
Not otherwise specifically marked "handicapped"; or
B. 
Otherwise reserved for use by any Town department or department head during said department's operating hours; or
C. 
Not in violation of municipal parking prohibitions, including but not limited to the winter parking ban.
TOWN COUNCILOR
A duly elected or appointed (pursuant to Charter Section 2-11) sitting precinct or at-large Town Councilor.
VEHICLE
Any vehicle driven by a Town Councilor for use while on official business.
Upon election by the inhabitants of the Town of Greenfield and swearing in by the Town Clerk, the authority having jurisdiction shall issue or cause to be issued a parking permit in accordance with this chapter.
A. 
All permits issued under this section shall be valid through the last day of the respective Councilor's elected term, with the expiration date conspicuously marked on the front side of said permit.
B. 
While on official business, the permit shall be used only by the issuee and may not be used by, or transferred to, any other person(s).
C. 
The permit shall be displayed conspicuously and in an unobstructed manner either on the driver side front dashboard or hanging from the rear view mirror while the vehicle is in a parking space and the Council member is on official business.
D. 
In the event a parking ticket is issued on a vehicle covered by this chapter, the Town Councilor shall notify the Town Clerk forthwith, and the Town Clerk shall forward the ticket to the authority having jurisdiction to be voided.
Any permit issued under this chapter cannot be revoked unless:
A. 
The Town Councilor resigns from office prior to the expiration of his/her term on the Town Council;
B. 
The Town Councilor is recalled from office pursuant to Charter Section 7-12; or
C. 
The Council President, upon a majority vote of the Town Council, deems it necessary to revoke the permit due to use inconsistent with this chapters.
A. 
Removal of a Town Council parking space shall take place upon passage by the Town Council, and either:
(1) 
Signature by the Mayor; or
(2) 
A veto override.
B. 
No parking space shall be designated for the exclusive use of Town Councilors.