The office of the city marshal, under the direction of the appointed
city marshal, is authorized, pursuant to section 341.012 of the Texas
Local Government Code, to maintain a police force of up to six additional
peace officers with reserve pay status.
(Ordinance 00-12-19B, sec. 2(A),
adopted 12/19/00; Ordinance adopting
Code)
All officers appointed as reserve officers shall have those
qualifications and meet the standards for law enforcement as prescribed
by the laws of the state. The city marshal shall have discretion in
determining whether any individual officer, by a combination of experience
and continuing education, is qualified to serve as a reserve officer.
(Ordinance 00-12-19B, sec. 2(B),
adopted 12/19/00)
All requirements and discretions granted under section 341.012
of the Local Government Code are included herein and made a part hereof
by reference.
(Ordinance 00-12-19B, sec. 2(C),
adopted 12/19/00)
Reserve officers are not eligible for participation in any program
provided by the city that is normally considered a financial benefit
of full-time employment or for any pension fund created by statute
for the benefit of full-time paid peace officers. Neither are they
exempt from the Private Security Act of the state.
(Ordinance 00-12-19B, sec. 2(D),
adopted 12/19/00)
This division shall not limit the authority of the mayor to
summon a special police force under section 341.011 of the Texas Local
Government Code.
(Ordinance 00-12-19B, sec. 3, adopted 12/19/00)
