The city is a home-rule municipality, established pursuant to article XI, section 5 of the Texas Constitution.
(2001 Code, sec. 30.01)
The provisions of V.T.C.A., Local Government Code of Texas, insofar as its provisions are applicable to this city, are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
(2001 Code, sec. 31.100)
The city shall, from time to time, enact a records management ordinance in accordiannce with state law.
(Ordinance 14-034 adopted 9/8/14)
A map showing the boundaries of the city, along with the field notes of the survey, shall be kept in the office of the city secretary. Whenever any territory is annexed into the city, the city map shall be immediately updated to include the newly annexed territory and copies shall be furnished to the county clerk’s office and to the secretary of state at the time such annexation becomes effective.
(2001 Code, sec. 31.010)
While responding to emergency situations, every officer, agent, or employee of the city is authorized to act in such a manner as to most effectively deal with the emergency. This provision shall prevail over every other ordinance of the city and, to the extent to which the city has the authority to so authorize, over any other law establishing a standard of care in conflict with this section. Neither the city nor the employee shall be liable for any failure to use ordinary care in such emergency.
(2001 Code, sec. 31.080)
The mayor shall have printed upon each side of every city-owned motor vehicle (except undercover law enforcement vehicles) and piece of heavy equipment the name of the city in letters that are plainly legible at a distance of not less than one hundred (100) feet. A decal may be used in lieu of printing.
(2001 Code, sec. 31.050)
The city shall be a member of the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the purpose of joint planning and coordination of governmental services and policies as authorized by V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, chapter 391, and the city secretary is hereby authorized to pay the annual dues required for membership in said council of governments.
(2001 Code, sec. 31.090)
The city shall be a member of the Texas Municipal League for the purpose of better representation, information, advice, and other such services which may be provided. The city secretary is hereby authorized to pay the annual dues required for membership in said league.
(2001 Code, sec. 31.091)