[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Myersville as
indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 8-10-1999 (Section 201 of the 1999 Code of Ordinances)]
[Amended 3-12-2002 by Ord.
No. 2002-2]
There is hereby created a Town Street Commissioner, hereinafter referred
to as the "Commissioner." His territorial jurisdiction shall extend over all
subdivision of land within the Town limits of Myersville.
[Amended 10-11-2005]
The Commissioner shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and
consent of the Council, and the Commissioner at the time this article becomes
effective shall serve until the expiration of his present term of office.
The Commissioner shall be authorized to appoint advisors who may advise him
in his duties, if the Commissioner deems it necessary. The Commissioner and
the members selected shall serve without compensation; and any member may
be removed by the Commissioner for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance
in office. Each time a Commissioner is appointed by the Mayor, the Commissioner
reserves the right to appoint or reappoint his advisors. The Commissioner
may appoint such employees as he may deem necessary for his work, and may
also contract with planner, engineers, architects and other consultants for
such services as he may require. The expenditures of the Commissioner, exclusive
of gifts, shall be under such conditions and within the amounts appropriated
for the purpose by the Council. The Council shall provide the funds, equipment,
and accommodations necessary for the Commission’s work.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 201(c), regarding the Commissioners'
authority to appoint their own employees, which immediately followed this
section, was deleted 10-11-2005.
The Commissioner shall have the power to enforce or have enforced all
rules and regulations passed by the Mayor and Council regarding street and
highway activities.
Not more than four advisors shall be appointed by the Commissioner.
[Amended 10-11-2005]
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions as set
forth by the Commissioner shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction
before the District Court of Maryland for Frederick County, shall, for each
offense, be fined not less than $5 nor more than $300, with each day's continuance
of a violation consisting of a separate offense.
[Adopted 8-10-1999 (Section 211 of the 1999 Code of Ordinances;
amended in its entirety 10-11-2005]
