The official seal of the city shall be in the form and face
as set forth below:
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The general design and details of the official emblem of the
city, excluding colors, shall be in the form as set forth in this
section.
(Ord. 1542 § 1, 2014)
Whenever the word "person" is used in this chapter it shall
include a person, firm, association or corporation, and whether acting
as a principal agent, employee or otherwise.
(Ord. 1542 § 1, 2014)
A.
The
city seal and the city logo are the property of the city of Manteca.
Both share the same image but are used for different purposes. The
seal is used for purposes of certifying official records and instruments
of the city of Manteca. The logo is a graphic symbol used to identify
city programs, initiatives, partnerships and sponsorships.
B.
The
city clerk shall be the official custodian of the official seal for
the city.
C.
The
city manager or designee is the official custodian of the official
logo of the city.
D.
The
city clerk or designee is authorized to use the city seal on any ordinance,
resolution, proclamation, commendation, certificate or other instrument
approved by the city council or executed by the mayor or other city
officers or officials; and to authenticate official documents in the
conduct of official city business.
E.
It is
unlawful for any person to make or use the city seal, the city logo,
or any cut, facsimile or reproduction thereof, or make or use any
design, symbol, emblem, insignia or similar device that is an imitation
of the city seal or the city logo, or that may be mistaken therefor,
that is designed, intended or likely to confuse, deceive or mislead
the public, for private or commercial purposes, or for any purpose
other than for the official business of the city, its council, officers
or departments, without the express consent of the city manager or
designees under the authority granted by the city council.
F.
No person
shall use the city logo or city seal, or any facsimile thereof, for
purposes of supporting or opposing the nomination or election to any
city or other public office of him or herself or any other person,
or for purposes of supporting or opposing any ballot measure, nor
include such city logo on any writing distributed for purposes of
influencing the action of the electorate, or any part thereof, in
any election. This shall not be applicable to writings issued by the
city of Manteca. Per California Government Code Section 34501.5(a),
"Any person who uses or allows to be used any reproduction of facsimile
of the seal of the city in any campaign literature or mass mailing,
as defined in Section 82041.5, with intent to deceive the voters,
is guilty of a misdemeanor."
G.
The
city council has approved the use of city seal and logo policy. The
city manager is authorized to implement and administer said policy
for use of the city logo, including without limitation use in multicommunication
mediums by authorized outside entities. Any person granted consent
to use the city logo shall fully comply with such policies and guidelines.
H.
Every
person who uses or allows to be used any reproduction or facsimile
of the seal or logo of the city of Manteca, except city departments
for official business, in any manner whatsoever without the written
consent of the city manager, or designee, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 1542 § 1, 2014)
