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:
ISSUEE
The Town Councilor to whom the permit is issued.
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.Â
Not otherwise specifically marked "handicapped"; or
B.Â
Otherwise reserved for use by any Town department or department
head during said department's operating hours; or
C.Â
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.