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Editor's Note: Ordinance No. 2235 abolished the Public Works
Department and the Compton Municipal Water Department as separate
departments of the City and consolidated these departments as the
Department of Public Works and Municipal Utilities, with the water
utility becoming a Division of the new consolidated department.
Ordinance No. 2272: That pursuant to Section 704 of the Compton
City Charter, the Department of Public Works and Municipal Utilities
shall be hereby abolished and the Public Works Department and the
Compton Municipal Water Department shall be re-established as separate
City departments.
Ordinance No. 2324 created the Department of Community Improvement
Services.
Ordinance No. 2327 created the Department of Community Development.
(Amended by Ord. No. 2353 to exclude the Building and Safety Department)
Ordinance No. 2328 created the Department of Internal Services.
(Repealed by Ord. No. 2352)
Ordinance No. 2329 created the Department of Public Works
- Street Maintenance. (Repealed by Ord. No. 2351)
Ordinance No. 2350 establishes the Department of Recreation.
Ordinance No. 2351 reestablishes the Department of General
Services as a separate and distinct department; restructures the Department
of Public Works - Street Maintenance. (Repeals Ord. No. 2329)
Ordinance No. 2352 reestablishes the Department of Human Resources
as a separate and distinct department. (Repeals Ord. No. 2328)
Ordinance No. 2353 reestablishes the Department of Building
and Safety. (Amends 2327: That the Building and Safety Department
is now excluded for Ord. No. 2327, which created the Department of
Community Development)
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Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history includes portions of
Ordinance No. 1599.
[Ord. #2219]
The purpose of this section is to comply with the provisions
of the California Emergency Services Act, Title Two, Division One,
Chapter Seven of the Government Code of the State of California (commencing
with Section 8285.5 or successor legislation) and to provide for the
preparation and carrying out of plans for the protection of persons
and property within this City in the event of an emergency; the direction
of the emergency organization; and, the coordination of the emergency
functions of this City with all other public agencies, corporations,
organizations and affected private persons.
[Ord. #2219]
As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall
be construed as follows:
Shall mean any or all of the following, as the context requires:
an emergency situation, a local emergency, a state of emergency, or
a state or war emergency.
Shall mean the duly proclaimed existence of conditions of
disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property
within the territorial limits of a county, city and county, or city,
caused by such conditions as air pollution, fire, flood, storm, epidemic,
riot, drought, sudden and severe energy shortage, plant or animal
infestation or disease, the Governor's warning of an earthquake or
volcanic prediction, or other conditions, other than conditions resulting
from a labor controversy, which are or likely to be beyond the control
of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of that political
subdivision and require the combined forces of other political subdivisions
to combat, or with respect to regulated energy utilities, a sudden
and severe energy shortage requires extraordinary measures beyond
the authority vested in the California Public Utilities Commission.
Shall mean the duly proclaimed existence of conditions of
disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within
the State caused by such conditions as air pollution, fire, flood,
storm, epidemic, riot, draught, sudden and severe energy shortage,
plant or animal infestation or disease, the Governor's warning of
an earthquake or volcanic prediction, or an earthquake, or other conditions,
other than conditions resulting from a labor controversy or conditions
causing a "State of War Emergency," which, by reason of their magnitude,
are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel,
equipment, and facilities of any single county, city and county, or
city and require the combined forces of a mutual aid region or regions
to combat, or with respect to regulated energy utilities, a sudden
and severe energy shortage requires extraordinary measures beyond
the authority vested in the California Public Utilities Commission.
Shall mean the condition which exists immediately, with or
without a proclamation thereof by the Company, whenever the State
or nation is attacked by an enemy of the United States, or upon receipt
of the State of a warning from the Federal government indicating that
such an enemy attack is probable or imminent.
[Ord. #2219]
The City of Compton Disaster Council is hereby created and shall
consist of the following:
a.
The City Manager, who shall be Chairperson;
b.
The Assistant City Manager(s), who shall be Vice Chairperson(s);
c.
The Emergency Management Coordinator;
d.
Such chiefs and directors of emergency services as are provided for
in the current Emergency Plan of the City adopted pursuant to this
section;
e.
The City Attorney or his or her representative; and
f.
Such representation of civic, business, labor, veterans, professionals
or other organizations within the community as may be appointed by
the City Manager with the approval of the City Council.
[Ord. #2219]
It shall the duty of the City of Compton Disaster Council, and
it is hereby empowered to:
a.
Develop and recommend for adoption by the City Council, emergency
and mutual aid plans and agreements and such ordinances and resolutions
and rules and regulations as are necessary to implement such plans
and agreements.
b.
Register Disaster Service Workers.
c.
Designate the individual responsible for keeping the registration
of Disaster Service Workers current, and for the accuracy and safekeeping
of the official registration records, provided, however, that the
documented proof that the Disaster Service Worker has taken the oath
of office shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk.
d.
The Disaster Council shall meet upon call of the Chairperson or,
in his/her absence from the City or inability to call such meeting,
upon call of the Vice Chairperson or, in his/her/their absence from
the City or inability to call such meeting, upon call of either the
Fire Chief, Police Chief or the Director of Public Works Department.
In the event that none of the above-indicated individuals are able
to call such meeting, the Chairperson shall designate a further order
of succession to call such meeting.
[Ord. #2219]
a.
There is hereby created the office of Director of Emergency Services.
The City Manager of the City of Compton shall be the Director of Emergency
Services.
b.
There is hereby created the office of Assistant Director of Emergency
Services, who shall be appointed by the Director of Emergency Services.
c.
There is also hereby created the office of Emergency Management Coordinator,
who shall be appointed by the Director of Emergency Services and shall
manage day-to-day affairs of the Emergency Management Program and
have certain other emergency management functions as specified.
[Ord. #2219]
In the event of the proclamation of a "local emergency" as herein
provided, the proclamation of a state of emergency by the Governor
or the Secretary of the California Emergency Management Agency, or
the existence of a state of war emergency the Director of Emergency
Services is hereby empowered to:
a.
Request the City Council of the City of Compton to proclaim the existence
or threatened existence of a local emergency if the City Council is
in session, or to issue such proclamation if the City Council is not
in session. Whenever a local emergency is proclaimed by the Director,
the City Council shall take action to ratify the proclamation within
seven days thereafter, or the proclamation shall have no further force
or effect;
b.
Request the Governor to proclaim a state of emergency when, in the
opinion of the Director, the locally available resources are inadequate
to cope with the emergency;
c.
Control and direct the effort of the Emergency Organization of this
City for the accomplishment of the purpose of this chapter;
d.
Direct cooperation between and coordination of services and staff
of the emergency organization of this City, and resolve questions
of authority and responsibility that may arise between them;
e.
Represent the City in all dealings with public or private agencies
on matters pertaining to emergencies as defined in this chapter;
f.
Coordinate and carry out the policies and direction of the City Council
and the Disaster Council, and perform such other duties and responsibilities
as delegated by the Disaster Council or by the City Council; and
g.
In the event of the proclamation of a local emergency as herein provided,
the proclamation of a state of emergency by the Governor or the Director
of the State Office of Emergency Services, or the existence of a state
of war emergency, the Director of Emergency Services, and in his absence,
the Assistant Director of Emergency Services, and in the absence of
the Director and Assistant Director, the Emergency Management Coordinator
is hereby empowered to:
1.
Implement and carry out the City's Emergency Plan.
2.
Make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related
to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency;
provided, however, such rules and regulations shall be confirmed at
the earliest practicable time by the City Council.
3.
Obtain vital supplies, equipment, and such other properties found
lacking and needed for the protection of life and property and to
bind the City for the fair value thereof and, if required immediately,
to commandeer the same for public use.
4.
Require emergency services of any City officer or employee and, in
the event of the proclamation of a state of emergency in the county
in which this City is located or the existence of a state of war emergency,
to command the aid of as many citizens of this community as deemed
necessary in the execution of his duties; such persons shall be entitled
to all privileges, benefits, and immunities as are provided by state
laws for registered Disaster Service Workers.
5.
Requisition necessary personnel or material of any City department
or agency.
6.
Execute all of his ordinary power as City Manager, all of the special
powers and duties conferred upon him by this section or by resolution
or emergency plan pursuant hereto adopted by the City Council, all
powers conferred upon him by any statute, by any agreement approved
by the City Council, and by any other lawful authority.
7.
Authorize the use of any gifts of services, equipment, temporary
loan of equipment, supplies, goods or other in-kind donations, as
necessary to provide for the protection of life and property, regardless
of whether the donation comes from public or private sources. The
order authorizing the use of any gifts shall be in writing. Any such
donations used by the City shall be deemed duly accepted by the City
Council in accordance with Section 37354 of the California Government
Code. A report of all such gifts shall be made to the City Council
at its next regular meeting for review.
8.
In the event of a situation in which a significant number of persons
are without the ability to obtain shelter, resulting in a threat to
their health and safety, the Director of Emergency Services may issue
a declaration of a shelter crisis pursuant to Section 8698.2 of the
California Government Code, and exercise all authority in accordance
with Chapter 7.8 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
h.
The Director of Emergency Services shall designate the order of succession
to that office, to take effect in the event the Director is unavailable
to attend meetings and otherwise perform his duties during an emergency.
Such order of succession shall be approved by the City Council.
i.
The Assistant Director of Emergency Services, under the supervision
of the Director of Emergency Services, shall have such powers and
duties as may be assigned by the Director of Emergency Services.
j.
The Emergency Management Coordinator shall, under the supervision
of the Director and with the assistance of emergency service chiefs,
develop and maintain the City's emergency plans; manage, organize,
and coordinate the City's emergency programs and training, to include
volunteers; and shall have such other powers and duties as may be
assigned by the Director of Emergency Services.
[Ord. #2219]
All officers and employees of this City, together with those volunteer forces enrolled to aid them during an emergency, and all groups, organizations, and persons who may by agreement or operation of law, including persons impressed into service under the provision of subsection 2-4.6g4 of this section, be charged with duties incident to the protection of life and property in this City during such emergency, shall constitute the emergency organization of the City of Compton.
[Ord. #2219]
The Compton Disaster Council shall be responsible for the development
of the City of Compton Emergency Plan, which plan shall provide for
the effective mobilization of all of the resources of this City, both
public and private, to meet any condition constituting a local emergency,
state or emergency or state of war emergency; and shall provide for
the organization, powers and duties, services, and staff of the emergency
organization. Such plan shall take effect upon adoption by resolution
of the City Council.
[Ord. #2219]
Any expenditure made in connection with emergency activities,
including mutual aid activities, shall be deemed conclusively to be
for the direct protection and benefit of the inhabitants and property
of the City of Compton.
[Ord. #2219]
It shall be a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not to exceed
$500 or by imprisonment for not to exceed six months, or both, for
any person, during an emergency, to:
a.
Willfully obstruct, hinder, or delay any member of the emergency
organization in the enforcement of any lawful rule or regulation or
curfew issued pursuant to this section, or in the performance of any
duty imposed upon him by virtue of this section.
b.
Do any act forbidden by any lawful rule or regulation issued pursuant
to this section, if such act is of such a nature as to give or be
likely to give assistance to the enemy or to imperil the lives or
property of inhabitants of this City, or to prevent, hinder, or delay
the defense or protection thereof.
c.
Wear, carry, or display, without authority, any actual, simulated
or counterfeit form of identification specified or purporting to be
issued by any emergency or disaster agency, any public or private
humanitarian or assistance agency, any media or news agency, or by
any branch of the Federal, State, regional, County or local governmental
agency, or any branch thereof.
[Ord. #2219]
For purposes of this section, the line of succession for the
Mayor and City Council members who are unavailable during a duly declared
local emergency or state of emergency, or during the existence of
a state of war emergency shall be as follows:
a.
In the event that the Mayor is unavailable, the Mayor Pro-Tem shall
serve as Mayor. If the Mayor Pro-Tem is unavailable, the remaining
City Council members shall serve as Mayor in the order of their seniority,
excluding standby successors.
b.
In the event that City Council members are unavailable, pursuant
to Section 8638 of the Government Code, the City Council shall appoint
standby successors for each member of the City Council.
1.
At the second Council meeting in January each year or as soon thereafter
as may be practicable, the City Council shall select five Emergency
Standby Council members. Emergency Standby Council members shall be
selected from residents of the City and/or City employees who agree
to serve in that capacity during the year and reside within the City
of Compton during that year so long as they elect to participate as
members of the Emergency Standby Council. City residents must reside
within the Council District of the Council member for whom they will
be appointed as Emergency Standby Council member. A member of the
emergency standby council shall serve in that capacity from the date
of appointment until appointment of another Emergency Standby Council
the following year; unless and until the member notifies the City
Clerk in writing that the member has elected to terminate participation
in the Emergency Standby Council. Each Emergency Standby Council member
shall take the oath of office required for the City Council prior
to assuming the position of emergency standby Council member.
2.
Each standby Council members appointed by the City Council as described
in paragraph 1 above, shall have the duty during the term of that
member's appointment to remain informed of the duties of City Council
members and the business and affairs of the City of Compton to the
extent necessary to enable participation as a member of the City Council
upon appointment in the event of an emergency as provided hereafter,
and must complete State mandated training in accordance with Section
8607 of the Government Code and Federally mandated training in accordance
with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5, as well as other
essential training deemed necessary by the Emergency Management Coordinator.
3.
In the event of the declaration of a state of war emergency, a state of emergency, or a local emergency as those terms are designated in subsection 2-4.2, and less than a quorum of the City Council is available and a City Council meeting is urgently required, the members of the Emergency Standby Council shall be contacted for service. At that meeting, any City Council members who are unavailable for duty at the time of that meeting as defined by Section 8636 of the California Government Code, shall be replaced by a member of the Emergency Standby Council as necessary to reach five members. The order of selection of Emergency Standby Council members shall be determined by Council policy. The appointment of members of the Emergency Standby Council members to fill vacancies created by the unavailability of City Council members at any time during a state of emergency shall be performed by City Council, and additional emergency standby members shall be appointed during the state of emergency as required to maintain a total of five members of the City Council.
4.
Members of the emergency standby council who are appointed to serve
as City Council members shall serve in that position until replaced
by a member of the City Council who becomes no longer unavailable
such that the addition of emergency standby council members is no
longer necessary in order to constitute a quorum, until termination
of the state of emergency, or until the election or appointment of
a new regular City Council member as provided by law. Persons appointed
as Emergency Standby Council members shall serve at the pleasure of
the City Council and may be removed and replaced at any time with
or without cause.
[Added by Ord. #924, § 2320; amended by Ord. #1547,
§ 1]
The number of members of the Recreation and Parks Commission
shall consist of five members as provided in Section 1011 of the Charter
of the City.
[Ord. No. 2197, § 1]
The members of the Recreation and Parks Commission shall receive
a stipend of $20 per meeting attended, not to exceed $40 per month.
[Added by Ord. #1302, § 2330; amended by Ord. #1318]
The Council hereby finds and determines as follows:
a.
The Planning Commission and Council have caused to be prepared, approved
and adopted a Comprehensive General Plan for the City in accordance
with Chapter I of Title 7 of the Government Code of the State;
b.
There exists within the City blighted areas as defined in Sections
33031 to 33034 inclusive of the Health and Safety Code of the State;
c.
There is a need for a Community Redevelopment Agency to function
in the City to promote the elimination of blighted areas by sound
development and redevelopment;
d.
It is in the best interests and for the general welfare of the community
of Compton to have the rights, powers, duties, privileges, and immunities
of the Community Redevelopment Agency exercised in the manner provided
in Section 33200 of the Health Safety Code of the State; and
e.
No members have been appointed to the Community Redevelopment Agency
pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance No. 1302 of the Council.
[Added by Ord. #1302, § 2331; amended by Ord. #1318]
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 33200 of the Health and
Safety Code of the State, the Council hereby declares itself to be
the Community Redevelopment Agency in which all the rights, powers,
duties, privileges, and immunities provided by said Health and Safety
Code shall be and are vested.
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Editor's Note: Former Section 2-7, Community Development Committee,
previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance Nos.
1513 and 2051 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2128.
[Ord. #2135, § 1]
There is hereby created an Oversight Committee, which shall
consist of five members.
[Ord. #2135, § 2]
The members of the Committee must be residents of the City of
Compton and shall be appointed by the Council.
[Ord. #2135, § 3]
The first two appointments made shall expire June 30, 2008 and
the next three appointments shall expire June 30, 2009. Each member
appointed/reappointed thereafter will serve a term of four years.
The members of the existing committee shall hold office until their
successor(s) have been appointed or until their reappointment.
[Ord. #2135, § 4]
If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of term, it shall
be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.
[Ord. #2135, § 5]
Any member of the Oversight Committee may be removed by a majority
of the City Council at anytime without cause.
[Ord. #2135, § 6]
The Committee shall elect a chair and vice-chair from among
the appointed members for a term of one year and, subject to other
provisions of the law, may create and fill such other offices as it
may determine.
[Ord. #2135, § 7]
The Committee shall meet at least once each month, and each
member in attendance shall receive $150 per month.
[Ord. #2135, § 8]
The Oversight Committee shall have the following duties.
a.
To advise the Mayor and Council of the needs and concerns of the
City's Boards, Commissions and Committees.
b.
To attend and monitor all aspects (i.e. attendance, goals, objectives
activities) of the City's Boards, Commissions and Committees meetings.
c.
Make quarterly reports to the Mayor and City Council on the effectiveness
of the City's Boards, Commissions and Committees.
d.
Perform such other duties relative to the Oversight Committee as
the Council may from time to time direct.
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Editor's Note: Former Section 2-8, Police Commission, previously
codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance No. 1696 was
repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2128.
[Ord. No. 2199, § 1]
The Planning Commission shall consist of five members as provided
in Section 1007 of the Charter of the City.
[Ord. No. 2199, § 1]
The members of the Planning Commission shall receive a stipend
of $150 per month.
[Added by Ord. #1551]
The Council hereby creates the Public Safety Commission which
shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the Council. Members
shall be appointed for a term of four years. All vacancies occurring
during a term shall be filled for the unexpired term. A member shall
hold office until his successor has been appointed and has qualified.
[Added by Ord. #1551, § 2357]
The Public Safety Commission shall act as an advisory commission
to the Council and perform the following duties:
a.
Receive and process information received from individuals and/or
groups that depicts a concern or problem in the area of public safety;
b.
Make recommendations to the Council regarding public safety concerns
that have been brought to the attention of the Commission;
c.
Review and recommend to the Council expenditures of all funds pursuant
to public safety activities;
d.
Conduct all business according to Sections 1000 through 1006 of the
Charter of the City; and
e.
Perform such other duties relating to public safety as the Council
may direct.
[Added by Ord. #1551, § 2358]
The Public Safety Commission shall meet at least once each month,
and each member in attendance shall receive a stipend of $20 per meeting
up to a maximum of $40 per month.
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Editor's Note: Former Section 2-10, Cultural Commission, previously
codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance Nos. 1403, 1421,
1550, 1589 and 1611 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No.
2128.
[Ord. #2130, § 1]
There is hereby created a Beautification Committee, which shall
consist of 11 members.
[Ord. #2130, § 2]
It is the purpose of the Committee to encourage Compton property
owners and business owners to improve the appearance of their property,
and by doing so enhance the overall image of the community. The committee
will determine various criteria to provide systematic recognition
of and awards to business owners and residents for improvement in
the individual and overall aesthetics of the City. The committee will
sponsor "Clean Up Week" activities, a program of awards for recognition
of homes and businesses with significantly improved appearances, develop
beautification programs in conjunction with Municipal Law Enforcement
Services (Coded Enforcement Division), Building and Safety Department
and the Infrastructure Construction Maintenance Services Department
and any other purposes which the City Council may from time to time
assign.
[Ord. #2130, § 3]
The members of the Committee must be residents or licensed business
owners of the City and shall be appointed by the Council as follows:
Each Council member shall appoint two representatives from their respective
district and the Mayor shall appoint three from the City at large.
[Ord. #2130, § 4]
The City Manager or his/her designee, the Director of Code Enforcement
or his/her designee, the Director of the Building Department or his/her
designee, the Director of the Street Department or his/her designee
shall each be a nonvoting advisory member to the Committee.
[Ord. #2130, § 5]
The first five appointments made by the Mayor and Council shall
expire June 30, 2008 and the next six appointments shall expire June
30, 2009. Each member appointed/reappointed thereafter will serve
a term of four years. The members of the existing Committee shall
hold office until their successors have been appointed or until their
reappointment.
[Ord. #2130, § 6]
If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of term, it shall
be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.
[Ord. #2130, § 7]
Any member of the Beautification Committee may be removed by
a majority of the City Council at any time without cause.
[Ord. #2130, § 8]
The Committee shall elect a Chair and Vice-Chair from among
the appointed members for a term of one year and, subject to other
provisions of the law, may create and fill such other offices as it
may determine.
[Ord. #2130, § 9]
The Committee will schedule regular meetings, at a minimum,
on a quarterly basis. The meetings will be held at such location designated
by the City Manager.
a.
For the purpose of conducting meetings and making recommendations
pertaining to the Beautification Committee, any six members of the
Beautification Committee shall constitute a quorum.
b.
The Committee shall be an advisory body subject to the provisions
of the Brown Act. All meetings of the Committee shall be open and
public, and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meeting of
the Committee. Agendas shall be prepared prior to each meeting and
posted by the staff representative designated by the City Manager.
c.
The Committee shall keep a record of its proceedings, which shall
be public record.
d.
The Committee shall adopt rules and regulations to govern procedures
and to promulgate the semi-annual recognition of property beautification
awardees.
[Ord. #2130, § 10]
Special meetings may be called at any time by the chair or six
members of the Committee by advance written notice and procedure as
provided by law.
[Ord. #2130, § 11]
The members of the Committee shall serve without compensation
for their service, unless the City Council by resolution otherwise
provides, but may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other
expenses incurred in the performance of an official duty, when such
expenditures are first authorized by the City Council.
[Ord. #2130, § 12]
The duties of the Committee shall be to act in an advisory capacity
to the Council on matters and means to promote, encourage and recognize
efforts and investments to beautify the visual and architectural image
of the City and community. Such duties include, but are not limited
to, the semi-annual nomination of property owners and/or business
owners to the Council for appropriate beautification award recognition.
[Added by Ord. #1543, § 2370]
The Council finds and declares that there is a need for a Parking
Authority to function in the City coextensively with the corporate
boundaries of the City as they now and from time to time hereafter
may exist and further declares that the Parking Authority functions
be performed by the Planning Commission.
[Added by Ord. #1490, § 2385]
There is hereby created a commission to be known as the Commission
for Women. The Commission shall assist in assuring to all women the
opportunity for full and equal participation in the affairs of City
government and promote the general welfare of women in the community.
[Added by Ord. #1490, § 2385.1; amended by Ord.
#1549; Ord. #2126, § 1]
The Commission for Women shall consist of 15 members appointed
by the Mayor and City Council. The members shall serve for a term
of four years unless removed by action of 3/5 of the Council.
The Commission shall elect from among its members a president
and a vice-president at the beginning of each fiscal year.
The Commission shall meet at least once each month, and each
member in attendance shall receive $25 per month. The Commission may
create committees to assist in its work; however, no remuneration
shall be paid to a Commissioner or committee member in connection
with a committee meeting.
[Added by Ord. #1490, § 2385.2; amended by Ord.
#1540]
The City Manager shall be responsible for appointing members
of the City Hall staff to work with the Commission for Women on an
as-needed basis.
[Added by Ord. #1490, § 2385.3]
The Commission for Women shall adhere to all laws, rules, regulations,
and Charter provisions.
[Added by Ord. #1490, § 2386]
The Commission for Women shall have the following powers and
duties:
a.
To advise the Mayor and Council of the needs and problems of the
women in the City, with special emphasis given to the women in City
government;
b.
To maintain an active liaison with citizens' groups interested in
the problems facing women;
c.
To find new ways of promoting awareness of the changing life patterns,
opportunities, and responsibilities of women today;
d.
To investigate problems and recommend programs which will provide
women in the City a greater opportunity and ability to pursue alternative
life styles without discrimination. Such programs may address, but
shall not be limited to:
1.
Discrimination based on marital status which should not be a proper
concern for most employers, potential creditors, landlords, etc.;
2.
Programs to retrain women who wish to pursue new careers;
3.
Discrimination against women when applying for credit;
4.
Special problems of safety for women and particularly those who live
alone;
5.
Scarcity of adequate housing, especially for the single or divorced
women with children;
6.
The establishment and expansion of child care services;
7.
The availability of assistance to mothers raising children alone
in dealing with problems of drugs, delinquency, etc.; and
8.
Special problems of elderly women living alone;
e.
To suggest to the Mayor and Council methods through which any existing
inequities in pay and job opportunities between men and women can
be alleviated;
f.
To perform other studies and surveys on the status of women as may
be specifically requested by the Mayor and Council and provide information
and advice thereon; and
g.
To submit an annual report to the Council at the end of each fiscal
year.
[Added by Ord. #1490, § 2386.1]
No action may be taken by the Commission for Women which action
shall conflict or interfere with any lawful power or duty reposed
in the several offices, departments, commissions, and boards of the
City by the provisions of the City Charter.
The Commission, in exercising any of its powers involving the
personnel of any department bureau, or office of the City, shall first
advise the City Manager.
The Commissioners or the Executive Secretary shall have the
power to administer oaths and affirmations in any investigation or
public hearing before the Commission.
[Added by Ord. #1490, § 2387]
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the City that all
offices, departments, and bureaus thereof shall cooperate to the fullest
extent with the Commission for Women; provided, however, no such office,
department, or bureau shall be required to do anything in this connection
which would conflict with the lawful and necessary conduct of its
duties as provided by law.
[Added by Ord. 1490, § 2387.1]
The Commission for Women shall, whenever practical, coordinate
its program with any other similar agency, Federal, State, or otherwise,
so as to avoid the duplication of efforts and assure an effective
working relationship between the City and other public or private
agencies in this field.
[Added by Ord. #1479, § 2395]
The Urban Community Development Commission is hereby created
and shall commence to function in the community at such time on or
after August 14, 1975, as the Council shall approve the organizing
bylaws of the Commission. After such approval the Commission shall
meet and adopt bylaws for its operation. The Commission shall be known
as the Urban Community Development Commission and shall not be construed
as the same entity as, or the successor to, the Compton Community
Development Corporation.
[Added by Ord. #1479, § 2395.2]
The Urban Community Development Commission shall have five members,
and the Mayor and Council shall be the members of the Commission.
The officers of the Commission shall be elected or appointed in a
manner established by Commission resolution. The Commission shall
adopt personnel rules and regulations applicable to all its employees.
The Commission may agree with the City that the City will administer
the Commission personnel system. In the event no Commission rule or
regulation covers procedures affecting conflicts of interests, the
use of funds, the award of contracts, or personnel hiring or termination,
it shall be deemed that the Council has imposed on the Commission
the rules, regulations, and procedures which would pertain to performing
City functions and that the Commission has adopted such rules, regulations,
or procedures.
[Added by Ord. #1479, § 2395.3]
The nature, powers, authority, functions, and jurisdiction of
the Urban Community Development Commission shall include:
a.
All of the nature, power, authority, functions, and jurisdiction
of redevelopment agencies, housing authorities, and Federal surplus
property authorities granted under the Marks Foran Residential Rehabilitation
Act to charter cities;
b.
Concurrent jurisdiction with the City to exercise City Charter powers
to exercise powers in community development and in participation in
Federal programs or in State programs of grants in aid; and
[Added by Ord. #1479, § 2395.4]
The Urban Community Development Commission shall operate under Article X of the City Charter to the extent that the City Carter is not inconsistent with the provisions of the Health and Safety Code of the State or other State laws.
[Added by Ord. #1479, § 2395.5]
Notwithstanding the fact that the Urban Community Development
Commission exercises as a government body the powers of a redevelopment
agency and a housing authority, both agencies shall remain separate
public bodies, corporate and politic, and all formal actions of those
bodies shall be in their respective names.
[Added by Ord. #1479, § 2395.6]
The Urban Community Development Commission shall administer
all community development programs transferred to it by the Council.
Upon the approval of such program transfers by any governmental agencies
as are required by law and the acceptance of such programs by the
Commission, the Commission shall have the sole and exclusive jurisdiction
of the programs transferred.
[Added by Ord. #1496, § 2396; amended by Ord. #1546;
Ord. #1729, § 1]
There is hereby created a Federal Grants Advisory Board/OEDP
Committee which shall consist of nine members, to be attained through
attrition. All members of the Board shall be appointed by the Council.
[Added by Ord. #1546, § 2396.1; Ord. #1729, § 2]
The Federal Advisory Board/OEDP Committee shall act as an advisory
body to the Council. The specific duties shall be to:
a.
Provide a citizen review of all grant proposals in terms of adherence
to stated priorities for the City, both short and long range; in-house
capabilities for meeting grant funding requirements; compatibility
with City policies; and fiscal requirements of programs;
b.
Make recommendations regarding submitted proposals or applications
to the City Manager and Council;
c.
Review the progress reports of proposals and applications under preparation
or redrafting; and
d.
Review grant status reports;
e.
Make recommendations to the City Council on an Overall Economic Development
Plan;
f.
Initiate plans designed to create employment opportunities, foster
a more diversified economy, and improve local conditions.
[Added by Ord. #1546, § 2396.2; Ord. #1729, § 3;
Ord. #2198, § 1]
The members of the Federal Grants Advisory Board/OEDP Committee
shall receive a maximum stipend of $150 per month.
[Added by Ord. #1496, § 2397; amended by Ord. #1542]
There is hereby created an Employment and Training Advisory
Council which shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed
by the City Council and who shall represent the following categories:
[Added by Ord. #1542, § 2397.1]
The Employment and Training Advisory Council shall act as an
advisory body to the City Council. The specific duties shall be to:
a.
Provide a citizen review of all manpower related proposals submitted
by or to the City for review in terms of adherence to stated priorities
for the City, both short and long range; in-house capabilities for
meeting grant funding requirements; compatibility with City policies;
and fiscal requirements of programs;
b.
Make recommendations regarding submitted manpower proposals or applications
to the City Manager and City Council;
c.
Review the progress reports of manpower proposals and applications
under preparation of redrafting; and
d.
Review manpower programs and grant status reports.
[Added by Ord. #1542, § 2397.2]
The members of the Employment and Training Advisory Council
shall receive a stipend of $20 per meeting up to a maximum of $40
per month.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 2-16, Sister Cities Commission,
previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance Nos.
1649, 1724 and 1735 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No.
2128.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
There is hereby created a Community Relations Commission which
shall consist of nine members representing each major ethnic group
and socioeconomic level.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
It is the purpose of the Community Relations Commission to advise
and consult with the City Council and Officers of the City on all
matters that involve improving community relations, awareness, mutual
understanding, tolerance and respect for all residents of the community.
The Commission will also advise on matters relating to the promotion
of good will among individuals, civic pride, peace and tranquility.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
The duties of the Community Relations Commission shall be to:
a.
Monitor demographic trends of the City in order to ensure that the
Commission is representative of the City's population.
b.
Collaborate with neighborhood, community, educational, business and
social service groups and organizations to work towards the Commission's
purpose.
c.
Recommend City-wide, neighborhood and community events, which would
include opportunities for heritage and cultural awareness.
d.
Recommend such educational programs that increase new opportunities,
good will awareness, tolerance and respect among members of the community.
e.
Recommend events, of a holistic-centered approach, to engage residents,
employees and community leaders in dialog, education and training
relating to diversity issues, conflict resolution, violence and tension
suppression.
f.
Collaborate with local City and County departments to develop a support
system for the delivery of programs and services to manage tensions
between groups of different cultures, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation,
age and religion.
g.
Make recommendations to departments to publish articles in local
newspapers, the City's website and television channels in order to
promote desired behavior consistent with the Commission's purpose.
h.
Discourage discriminatory practices against groups and individuals
by increasing community awareness and understanding of all racial,
religious, ethnic, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation,
physical or mental disability groups within the community.
i.
Promote civic engagement of all residents of the community by promoting
attendance in council meetings, programs and events.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
The members of the Community Relations Commission shall be either
residents or licensed business owners of the City. They shall be appointed
by the Council as follows:
a.
Four Commission members to represent each of the four City Council
Districts.
b.
One Commission member to represent youth (may be a member of the
Youth Commission).
c.
One Commission member to represent businesses (may be a member of
the Chamber of Commerce).
d.
One Commission member to represent Compton Unified School District.
e.
One Commission member to represent the religious organizations (may
be a member of the Religious Commission).
f.
One Commission member to represent the community organizations or
groups concerned with improvement of mutual understanding and respect
among all residents.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
At the first meeting of each fiscal year, the Community Relations
Commission shall elect a Chair and a Vice-Chair from among the appointed
members for a term of one year. The Commission may also create and
fill other offices including sub-committees from among its members
as they deem necessary.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
The City Manager shall assign a staff liaison to the Commission
to be responsible for staff liaison duties. These duties shall include:
a.
Attending all meetings of the Commission.
b.
Keeping records of meeting agendas and minutes of meetings.
c.
Submitting records, agendas and minutes to the City Clerk.
d.
Participate in discussions and make recommendations with reference
to any matter coming before the Commission.
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The Staff liaison shall be a nonvoting representative of the
Commission.
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[Ord. #2189, § 1]
The first four appointments made by the City Council shall expire
June 30, 2011 and the next five appointments shall expire June 30,
2012. Each member appointed/reappointed thereafter will serve a term
of four years. The members of the existing Commission shall hold office
until their successors have been appointed or until their reappointment.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of term, it shall
be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
Any member of the Community Relations Commission may be removed
by a majority of the City Council at any time without cause.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
The Community Relations Commission will schedule at least one
regular meeting per month at such time and date designated in the
rules and regulations of the Commission. The meetings will be held
at such location designated by the City Manager.
a.
For the purpose of conducting meetings and making recommendations
pertaining to the Commission, any five members of the Community Relations
Commission shall constitute a quorum.
b.
The Commission shall be an advisory body subject to the provisions
of the Brown Act. All meetings of the Commission shall be open and
public, and any person shall be permitted to attend any meeting of
the Community Relations Commission. Agendas shall be prepared prior
to each meeting and posted by the staff liaison designated by the
City Manager.
c.
The Commission shall keep a record of its proceedings, which shall
be a public record.
d.
The Commission shall adopt rules and regulations to govern procedures.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
Special Meetings may be called at any time by the Chair or five
members of the Community Relations Commission by advance written notice
and procedure as provided by law.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
The members of the Community Relations Commission shall receive
compensation at the rate of $35 for each meeting, not to exceed a
total compensation of $70 in any one month.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
If a member of the Community Relations Commission is absent
from three successive regular meetings without being excused by the
Commission, or is absent for any reason for more than six regular
meetings in any twelve-month period, the office of such member shall
be vacated and the member removed. The Commission shall immediately
notify the City Council, City Manager and Oversight Committee. Upon
such notification, a successor for the remainder of the term of such
member shall be appointed by the City Council.
[Ord. #2189, § 1]
The Community Relations Commission shall have no power or authority
to bind or obligate the City or any office or department for any money,
debt, undertaking or obligation of any kind in excess of the appropriation
which the City Council may have made for the purposes of the Commission.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 2-17, Affirmative Action Commission,
previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance No.
1650 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2128.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord.
No. 2322]
There is hereby established a Law Enforcement Review Board which
shall consist of eleven members.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord.
No. 2322]
For purposes of this section of the Municipal Code, "Law Enforcement"
shall mean the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord.
No. 2322]
a.
The duties of the Law Enforcement Review Board shall be to:
1.
Receive and review citizen complaints of allegations and incidents
by the Los Angeles County Sherif's Department occurring within the
jurisdictional limits of the City of Compton. The Law Enforcement
Review Board will encourage persons with complaints about law enforcement
actions of misconduct (or other offense) to file a complaint and will
widely publicize the procedures for filing complaints.
2.
Forward citizen complaints to the Los Angeles County Sheriff' Department
and/or the Los Angeles County Civilian Oversight Commission.
3.
Advocate for policies which promote fair and humane treatment for
alleged violators of crime and that will also provide for safety of
both citizens and law enforcement officers.
4.
Discuss issues and formulate recommendations on policy and training
improvements that are consistent with community values related to
law enforcement policies and practices.
5.
Prepare a written report about the complaints and recommendations
which are to be submitted to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
and/or Los Angeles County Civilian Oversight Commission.
b.
The Law Enforcement Review Board shall not be authorized to:
1.
Conduct its own investigation of complaints against law enforcement
personnel.
2.
Interfere with the performance of the powers and duties of the Los
Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
3.
Decide policies, direct activities or impose discipline on Los Angeles
County departments, officers and employees.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord.
No. 2322]
The members of the Law Enforcement Review Board shall be either
residents of or licensed business owners in the City. With the advice
of the City Attorney, each Council member shall appoint two members
to the Committee and the Mayor shall appoint three members to the
Committee (each such appointee, individually, a "Council Appointee"
and collectively, "Council Appointees"). The Board shall invite to
each meeting the groups familiar with the issues involved in building
and maintaining trust between the City, County and the community,
including but not limited to representatives from the City, County,
Civilian Oversight Board, faith-based groups, youth groups, advocacy
groups, residents of the City and, to the extent practicable, formerly
incarcerated members of the community.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord.
No. 2322]
The Law Enforcement Review Board shall elect a Chair and a Vice-Chair
in accordance with the City Charter, Section 1004.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord.
No. 2322]
a.
The City Manager shall assign a staff liaison to the Board to be
responsible for staff liaison duties. These duties shall include:
1.
Attending all meetings of the Law Enforcement Review Board.
2.
Prepare meeting agendas and maintain records of meeting agendas and
minutes.
3.
Submitting records, agendas and minutes to the City Clerk.
4.
Participate in discussions and make recommendations with reference
to any matter coming before the Law Enforcement Review Board.
b.
The Staff liaison shall be a non-voting representative of the Board.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord.
No. 2322]
Pursuant to the City Charter, Section 1002, each Council Appointee
appointed thereafter shall serve for a term of four years and until
their respective successors are appointed and qualified.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord.
No. 2322]
If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of term, it shall
be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord.
No. 2322]
Any Council Appointee of the Law Enforcement Review Board may
be removed by four votes pursuant to Section 1002 of the Charter.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord.
No. 2322]
The Law Enforcement Review Board will schedule regular meetings,
at a minimum, on a quarterly basis. The meetings will be held at such
location designated by the City Manager.
a.
For the purpose of conducting meetings and making recommendations
pertaining to the Board, any six Council Appointees of the Law Enforcement
Board shall constitute a quorum.
b.
The Board and its members shall be governed by the Ralph M. Brown
Act ("Brown Act"), applicable City laws, rules and polices (including,
without limitation, with respect to conflicts of interest) and all
other applicable laws. Unless excepted by provision of the Brown Act,
all meetings of the Board shall be open and public, and any person
shall be permitted to attend any meeting of the Law Enforcement Review
Board. Agendas shall be prepared prior to each meeting and posted
by the staff liaison designated by the City Manager.
c.
The Board shall keep a record of its proceedings, which shall be
a public record.
d.
The Board may adopt rules and regulations to govern procedures.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord.
No. 2322]
Special Meetings may be called at any time by the Chair or six
Council Appointees of the Law Enforcement Review Board by advance
written notice and procedure as provided by law.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord.
No. 2322]
Council Appointees of the Law Enforcement Review Board shall
receive compensation at the rate of $50 for each meeting attended,
not to exceed a total compensation of $100 in any one quarter. Funds
in an amount not to exceed $4,400 for payments in future fiscal years
shall be funded in the fiscal year budget of the City Attorney's Office.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord.
No. 2322]
If a Council Appointee is absent from regular meetings without
being excused by the Board, the Board shall act in accordance with
City Charter, Section 1005.
[Added 6-16-2020 by Ord.
No. 2322]
The Law Enforcement Review Board shall have no power or authority
to bind or obligate the City or any office or department for any money,
debt, undertaking or obligation of any kind in excess of the appropriation
which the City Council may have made for the purposes of the Board.
[Added by Ord. #1663, § 2398; Ord. #1692, § 1;
Ord. #1724, § 1; Ord. #1841, § 1; Ord. #1860,
§ 1]
There is hereby created a Block Club Commission which shall
consist of nine members. Such members shall be appointed by the Council
as follows: Four with equal representation from each councilmanic
district; and five at large. Each will serve a term of four years.
The Commission shall meet at least once each month and each member
in attendance shall receive $20 per month stipend.
[Added by Ord. #1663, § 2398; Ord. #1692, § 1]
The Block Club Commission shall act as an advisory body.
The specific duties shall be, but not limited to:
a.
Receive and process information received from individuals and/or
groups that depict a concern or problem in the area of Block Clubs.
b.
Organize, coordinate and oversee new Block Clubs.
c.
Make recommendations to the Council regarding Block Clubs that have
been brought to the attention of the Commission.
d.
The duly elected Chairman of the Commission (pursuant to Section
1004 of the City Charter) shall have the authority and be required
to designate members of the Commission to attend Block Club meetings.
It is the responsibility of the Chairman to keep the Council informed
of Block Club meetings and activities.
e.
Perform such other duties relative to Block Clubs as the Council
may from time to time direct.
[Added by Ord. #1663, § 2398; Ord. #1692, § 2]
The Commission shall adhere to all laws, rules and charter provisions.
[Ord. #1735, § 1]
The City Attorney's Office is hereby designated as a general
and specialized law enforcement agency under the general direction
and control of the City Attorney with all rights, privileges and certifications
of any and all law enforcement agencies as authorized by Federal,
State and local laws.
[Ord. #1735, § 2]
The City declares it desires to qualify to receive aid from the State under Section 13522 of Chapter 1 of Title 4, part 4 of the California Penal Code.
[Ord. #1735, § 3]
[Ord. #1735, § 4]
The City Attorney is hereby granted appointative powers to appoint
police officers, public safety officers and other appropriate peace
officers as prescribed in Section 830 et seq. of the penal code subject
to the consent of the City Council which may be granted or ratified
by resolution.
[Ord. #1735, § 5]
The primary duties of the Agency and its appointee(s) will consist
of managing and conducting law enforcement activities in the prevention,
detection and investigation of crime, including the enforcement of
laws.
[Ord. #1735, § 6]
The City Attorney's Office shall have access to and use any
and all equipment, facilities and records necessary and proper to
effectuate appointments, and for the Agency and appointee(s) to carry
out the designated duties.
[Ord. #2150, § 1]
There is hereby created the Compton Youth Leadership Council
of the City of Compton.
[1]
Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history includes portions of
Ordinance Nos. 1856, 1885, 1932, 2032 and 2127.
[Ord. #2150, § 1; Ord. #2284]
Each City Council member shall appoint one member to the Compton
Youth Leadership Council (CYLC). The CYLC shall consist of five members,
ages 16 through 21. The chairperson shall be appointed by the Mayor
of the City Council.
[Ord. #2150, § 1; Ord. #2226; Ord. #2284 § 2]
All members of the CYLC shall be residents of the City of Compton
and all Council membership shall be currently enrolled in a high school,
trade school, college, or university. Any member of the CYLC shall
be deemed to have resigned and their membership on the CYLC automatically
vacated in the event said member ceases to be a resident of the City
of Compton.
[Ord. #2150, § 1]
The terms of office for CYLC shall be two years.
[Ord. #2150, § 1]
The Chairperson of the CYLC shall forthwith notify the City
Council when any member is absent without having been excused for
three consecutive regular meetings of the Council.
[Ord. #2150, § 1]
Any member of the CYLC may be removed by a majority of the City
Council at any time without cause.
[Ord. #2150, § 1]
A vacancy in the membership of the Council, other than one created
by the expiration of a term, shall be filled by appointment for the
unexpired portion of the term by the City Council.
[Ord. #2150, § 1]
To acknowledge their community service, members of the CYLC
shall receive $50 per meeting, not to exceed two meetings per month.
[Ord. #2150, § 1]
The Council shall select from its members a vice-chairperson
to serve in the chairperson's absence.
[Ord. #2150, § 1]
The Council shall hold no more than two regular meetings per
month, the meeting shall be held in the City Council Chambers, unless
the City Council shall provide for another place of meeting. The day
and time shall be the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
[Ord. #2150, § 1]
It shall be the goal(s) of the Council to:
a.
Provide youth with the opportunity to make recommendations relative
to policies that affect their lives;
b.
Expose and educate youth relative to the nature and scope of city
government;
c.
Provide a forum for the exchange of positive ideas and information
among youth;
d.
Conduct workshops and symposiums on important issues facing youth.
[Ord. #2150, § 1]
The Council will work toward the following objectives:
a.
Propose, develop, and recommend programs and plans intended to promote
the full acceptance of youth in all aspects of community life without
regard to race, religion, or natural origin; provided however, that
all such programs and plans shall be subject to the approval of the
City Council;
b.
To cooperate with and assist those community agencies engaged in
fostering mutual understanding and respect for youth;
c.
To cooperate with City departments, agencies and commissions in identifying
and ameliorating youth problems with which they may be concerned;
provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing
the Council to act as a hearing agency or tribunal in a personal matter;
d.
To recommend to the City Council and various City departments and
agencies changes in procedures, policies and/or legislation for the
purpose of improving youths' input in the community.
e.
To build a working relationship with the Compton Unified School District
and other local education agencies.
[Ord. #1936, § 1]
The Commission on Aging shall act as an advisory Commission
to the Council and perform the following duties:
a.
Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining
to community needs for the elderly.
b.
Exercise its influence with other agencies, groups and system in
the service area to insure provision of adequate programs for the
elderly.
c.
Attend at least three special events during the year.
d.
Make recommendations and assist in the planning, organizing and implementation
of at least two programs during the year.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 2-21B, Citizens Commission,
previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance No.
2028 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2128.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 2-21C, Mayor's Citizens Commission,
previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance No.
2029 was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. 2128.
[Ord. #2212]
The Personnel Board shall consist of five members as provided
in Section 1009 of the Charter of the City.
[Ord. #2212; Ord. #2288]
Pursuant to Section 1005 of the Charter of the City, the compensation
of each member of the Personnel Board shall be as follows:
a.
The members of the Personnel Board shall receive a stipend of $150
per month.
b.
The members of the Personnel Board shall receive an additional stipend
of $100 per meeting attended to conduct appeal hearings of employees
relative to suspension, demotions or dismissals and to conduct review
hearings relative to employee grievances filed pursuant to Rule 10
of the Compton Personnel Rules and Regulations, or any amendments
thereto not-to-exceed $300 per month.
