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Mr. Goodrich referred to Section 4.02.01 and stated that an <br />individual cannot hold an elected office in the City and run <br />for another office at the same time; that person must resign <br />his/her current office. <br /> <br />Mr. Heitman noted that the resignation does not become effective <br />until the election is certified. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich stated that this could allow for a council vacancy <br />between the time of election certification and the first day of <br />the year. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich also noted that the Charter allows Council to call <br />for an advisory election on any question they deem appropriate. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich proceeded to review Chapter 5. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich referred to Section 5.08 and inquired as to an <br />elected officer's recourse to oppose recall if he or she feels <br />they are innocent of charges made. <br /> <br />Mr. Sieber replied that State statute says that if malfeasance, <br />misfeasance or nonfeasance cannot be proved, the elected official <br />cannot be recalled from office. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich stated that caution should be taken prior to initiating <br />a petition to recall; the elected officer should be entitled to <br />a hearing if he feels he is not guilty. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich proceeded to review Chapter 6. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich referred to Section 6.02.02 and the requirement that <br />Council hires and removes personnel by resolution; does this <br />apply to part-time personnel and what if a situation arises <br />where a substitute is called in to take the place of part-time <br />personnel. <br /> <br />Mr. Data stated that the City is getting to specific; just see <br />that the work gets done however the City sees fit. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich referred to Section 6.02.01 and stated that Council <br />can establish departments, offices and agencies and prescribe <br />their functions by ordinance. <br /> <br />Mr. Heitman pointed out that the word 'may' is used and stated <br />that Council is not compelled to establish offices; the section <br />was included as a tool to be used by Council if there is a <br />department that needs tightening up. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich proceeded to review Chapter 7. <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich stated that the City is required to adopt a long <br />term financial plan; there are certain before and after publication <br />requirements associated with budget adoption and the City must <br />adopt a purchasing policy by ordinance. <br /> <br />C/July 10, 1984 <br /> Page 11 of 13 <br /> <br /> <br />