[Amended 12-2-2002 by L.L. No. 2-2002; 5-7-2007 by L.L. No.
5-2007; 3-6-2023 by L.L. No. 3-2023]
The elective officers of the City shall be the
Mayor, 8 Council members, elected by and representing the 8 wards
of the city, and City Judge.
[Amended 4-6-1998 by L.L. No. 1-1998; 12-2-2002 by L.L. No.
3-2002]
No person shall be elected or appointed to any
city office, except City Health Officer, City Attorney, Fire Chief,
Superintendent of Public Works, Director of Parks and Recreation,
Director of the Senior Center, Police Chief, Finance Director, City
Clerk, Assessor, and Director of Planning and Economic Development
unless he/she is a qualified elector of the ward for which he/she
is elected or appointed. Upon appointment, those not exempt shall
become residents of the city within 180 days of their appointment.
No person shall be appointed to the office of the position of Fire
Chief, Superintendent of Public Works, Director of Parks and Recreation,
Director of the Senior Center, Police Chief, Finance Director, City
Clerk, Assessor, and Director of Planning and Economic Development
unless he/she is a resident of Steuben County or an adjoining county
thereto in New York State within 180 days of his/her appointment.