Article 1-5 POWERS AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS

1-501     Mayor--Bond and Duties.

      Repealed. (Ord. No. 83-5, 3-1-83).

1-502     Councilmen--Bond and Duties.

      Before entering upon the duties of their office, each Councilman shall execute to the City a bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars.
    
     A majority of all the members elected to the Council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business of the City, but a less number may adjourn, from time to time, and compel the attendance of absent members. The Council may elect one of their body, who shall be styled the "President of the Council," who shall preside at all meetings of the Council in the absence of the Mayor, and in the absence of the President of the Council, the Council may elect one of their own body to occupy his place temporarily, who shall be styled "Acting President of the Council," and the President and Acting President, when occupying the place of the Mayor, shall have the same privileges as other members of the Council, and all acts of the President or Acting President, while so acting, shall be as binding upon the Council and upon the City, as if done by the Mayor. (4-2, Rev. Ord. 1938; Rev. Ord. 1963).

1-503     City Attorney--Bond and Duties.

      Before entering upon the duties of his office, he shall execute to the City a bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars.

      The City Attorney shall be the legal advisor of the Council and City Officers; he shall commence, prosecute and defend all suits and actions necessary to be commenced, prosecuted or defended on behalf of the City, or that may be ordered by the Council, and shall attend meetings of the Council, and give his opinion upon any matter submitted to him, either orally or in writing, as may be required. He shall draft all ordinances, contracts and other instruments necessary to conduct regular city business. He shall do all other things provided for by ordinances or required by law. (Ord. 5, 8-4-04; 4-3, Rev. Ord. 1938, Rev. Ord. 1963).

1-503.1     Assistant City Attorney--Duties.

      The Assistant City Attorneys shall perform such duties as designated by the Mayor and the City Attorney jointly. (Ord. No. 2115, 7-2-23, Ord. No. 77-25, 7-19-77, Rev. Ord. 1979).

1-503.2     Duties Not Exclusive.

      The offices of City Attorney and Assistant City Attorneys shall not be deemed or considered to be full time positions, and the holders thereof shall be entitled to do other legal work, not involving the city directly or indirectly, and to appear in any court, other than the Police Court of the City of Rock Springs, on civil or criminal matters in which the City of Rock Springs has no direct or indirect interest. (Ord. No. 77-26, 7-19-77).

1-504     City Clerk--Bond and Duties.

      Before entering upon the duties of his office, he shall execute to City a bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars.
    
     He shall have the custody of all laws and ordinances, shall attend the sittings of the City Council, and shall keep a correct journal of the proceedings of the Council, which journal, after the approval of each sitting of the City Council, shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk. He shall keep a record of all outstanding bonds against the city, showing the number and amount of each, for and to whom said bonds were issued, and when any bonds are purchased, or paid, or cancelled, said record shall show the fact, and in his annual report, he shall describe particularly the bonds issued and sold during the year, and the terms of sale, with each and every item of expense thereof. He shall attest all orders and drafts upon the Treasurer and affix thereto the seal of the City, and keep an accurate record thereof in a book provided for that purpose. He shall make at the end of each month a report showing the amount appropriated to each fund, and the whole amount of warrants drawn thereon, which shall be spread at large upon the records, and at the end of each year, a report embracing a summary of such monthly reports. He shall keep the Corporate Seal, papers and books belonging to said City. He shall attest and affix the Corporate Seal to all bonds and licenses, issued in pursuance of the orders of the City Council and the ordinances of the City. He shall issue requisitions to the various officers and employees of the City, authorizing the purchase of supplies, repairs and equipment incidental and necessary in the ordinary course of City business, provided, however, that he shall issue no requisition for supplies, repairs, and equipment not incidental and necessary in the ordinary course of City business without first having obtained express authorization from the Mayor and City Council. He shall also perform such other duties as may be required by the ordinances of the City. (Ord. 4, 8-4-04; 4-4, Rev. Ord. 1938; Rev. Ord. 1963).

1-505     City Treasurer--Bond and Duties.

      Repealed. (Ord. No. 89-11,4-18-89).

1-506     Chief of Police.

     Before entering upon the duties of his office, the Chief of Police shall execute to the City a bond in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars.
    
      It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police to attend all meetings of the Council. The Chief of Police shall perform the duties incumbent upon such office, and shall have the immediate superintendence of the Police Department.  (Ord. 4, 8-4-04; 4-6, Rev. Ord. 1938; Rev. Ord. 1963).

(Ord. 94-31, Amended, 09/18/1998, Prior Text)

1-507     Municipal Judge--Bond and Duties.

      Before entering upon the duties of his office, he shall execute to the City a bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars.
    
     It shall be his duty to hear and determine all offenses against the Ordinances of the City, arising within the limits of the City. The Municipal Judge shall be a conservator of the peace, and his court shall be open every day except Sundays and legal holidays, to hear and determine all cases cognizable before him. No act shall be performed by him on Sundays and legal holidays, except to receive complaints, issue process and take bail. He shall file monthly reports of all money collected and paid to the City Clerk, and shall, on the last day of each month, pay to the City Clerk all money in his hands. Said reports shall state the cases filed in his court, how disposed of, and other matters of information concerning his office.

      He shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by the Ordinances of the City, provided they do not conflict with the laws of the State of Wyoming or the laws of the United States of America. In case a Municipal Judge is absent temporarily or unable to perform the duties of his office, the Mayor may appoint a suitable person to act as Municipal Judge during his absence or disability. (Ord. 52, Sec. 5, 8-18-04; Amend. Ord. 132, Sec. l, 3-15-15; 4-7, Rev. Ord. 1938; Rev. Ord. 1963; Rev. Ord. 1982; Ord. 87-17, 9-2-87).

1-507.1     Alternate Municipal Judge--Duties.

     The Alternate Municipal Judge shall act only in the absence or disqualification of the Municipal Judge.
    
     The Alternate Municipal Judge, when on duty, shall perform all of the duties of the regular Municipal Judge. (Ord. No. 2115, 7-2-73; Ord. 87-18, 9-02-87)

1-508     Fire Chief--Duties.

      The Chief of the Fire Department shall have charge of the Fire Department of the City. He shall have control and command of all property belonging to the Department; he shall superintend and direct the acts and doings of the Firemen, and shall prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary, subject to the approval of the Council. He shall see that the Ordinances of this City with reference to the Fire Department are faithfully observed. He shall have command at all fires over all officers and persons who may be present and shall take all proper measures for the extinguishment of fires, protection of life and property, and the preservation of law and order. He shall report quarterly in writing, the fires occurring during that quarter and doings of the Fire Department, and make all suggestions and recommendations he deems proper. He shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by the Ordinances of the City. (4-8, Rev. Ord. 1938; Rev. Ord. 1963).

1-509     Director of Engineering and Operations--Duties.

     The Director of Engineering and Operations shall, when requested by the City Council or Mayor, make all surveys, estimates, maps and profiles required for any City work or improvement
    
     The Director of Engineering and Operations shall also assist other departments when a problem or questions arise which requires engineering expertise.
    
     The Director of Engineering and Operations shall keep records showing the official grades of all streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and the location of all connections therewith, and of all fire hydrants and of all valves in water mains.  The Director of Engineering and Operations shall keep any other records the Governing Body requires and turn all papers, records, books and maps over to his successor as required under W.S.  15-3-212.  The Director of Engineering and Operations shall have supervisory authority over any subordinate engineers and shall all have supervisory authority over the operation and maintenance of the city streets, the water department and the cemetery.
(4-9, Rev. Ord. 1938; Rev. Ord. 1963).

(99-03, Amended, 02/02/1999, Prior Text)

1-510     City Health Officer--Duties.

     The City Health Officer shall see that all laws and ordinances relating to the health and sanitary conditions of the City of Rock Springs, and the regulations and orders of the Board of Health are strictly enforced and observed. He shall keep a full record of all transactions of the Board, as well as all reports pertaining thereto. He shall have the power of a Police Officer in the enforcement of all sanitary rules, ordinances and regulations of the said Board of Health and of said City. He shall also render to the City Council each month a brief report of the sanitary and health conditions of the said City, together with such recommendations and observations as he or the Board of Health may desire to make. He shall inspect the City jail each month and also attend all persons in the custody of the City Marshal who may be in need of medical attention. He shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by the Ordinances of the City. (4-10, Rev. Ord. 1938; Rev. Ord. 1963).

1-511     Street Commissioner--Duties.

    The Street Commissioner shall, subject to the orders of the Mayor and Council, have general charge, direction and control of all work in the streets, sidewalks, culverts, and bridges of the City, and shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by the Ordinances of the City. (4-11, Rev. Ord. 1938; Rev. Ord. 1963).

1-512     City Inspector--Bond and Duties.

      Before entering upon the duties of his office, he shall execute to the City a bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars.

      He shall be ex-officio building inspector, sewer inspector, plumbing inspector, gas inspector, sidewalk inspector, and city electrician, and as such shall supervise the enforcement of all Ordinances and regulations relating to buildings, building operations, and construction, including Ordinances applicable to electrical installations, signs and awnings. He shall also have supervision over all connections made to the City's sewer system. It shall be unlawful for the City Inspector or any Deputy Inspector employed by the City of Rock Springs, to engage in the building or construction business, plumbing business, gas business, or electrical business, either directly or indirectly, and he shall have no financial interest in any concern engaged in such businesses in the City of Rock Springs at any time while holding such office. Any violation of the provisions of this section by said City Inspector or any Deputy Inspector shall be sufficient cause for removal from office. The City Inspector shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by the Ordinances of the City. (4-12, Rev. Ord. 1938; Rev. Ord. 1963).

1-515     City Planner--Duties.

      The City Planner shall perform such duties as designated and directed by the Mayor and the Director of Public Services. (Ord. No. 2222, 7-1-74).
 

(99-03, Amended, 02/02/1999, Prior Text)

1-516     Director of the Department of Engineering, Planning, and Development--Duties.

     Repealed - (Ord. No. 99-03, 02/02/99). (Ord. No. 2159, 12-27-73).

(99-03, Repealed, 02/02/1999, Prior Text)

1-517     Director of the Department of Finance Administration--Duties.

      The Director of the Department of Finance Administration shall direct and control the budgetary, planning and operational activities of the department, and shall perform such other duties and functions as may be required of him by the Mayor or the Ordinances of the City. (Ord. No. 2159, 12-27-73).

1-518     Director of Public Services - Duties.

      The Director of Public Services shall direct and control the budgetary, planning and operational activities of the Department of Public Services, and shall perform such other duties directed by the Mayor.  The Director of Public Services shall supervise the operations and activities of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the personnel who perform various inspections, the planning and zoning department and the maintenance of City vehicles. (Ord. No. 2159, 12-27-73).

(99-03, Amended, 02/02/1999, Prior Text)

1-519     Director of Public Safety--Duties.

      The Director of Public Safety shall be in general charge of public safety as designated by the Mayor, which duties may include general supervision of the police department and the fire department. (Ord. No. 77-6, 4-5-77).

1-520     Director of Parks and Recreation--Duties.

      The Director of Parks and Recreation shall direct and control the budgetary, planning and operational activities of the department, and shall perform such other duties and functions as may be required of him by the Mayor or the Ordinances of the City. (Ord. 85-3, 3-85).