HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-O-16A - Amendment to O-16ORDINANCE NO. 1998-16A
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL
OF CITY EMPLOYEES; RESTRICTION ON CITY COUNCIL, BY ADDING "THE APPOINTMENT OF
ALL EMPLOYEES UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR SHALL
REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL. THE REMOVAL OF THE SAME EMPLOYEES
SHALL BE AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY COUNCIL."
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS:
Section 2-40 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Stephenville is hereby amended as follows:
"The City Administrator shall have the authority to appoint and remove all city employees. The appointment
of all employees under the direct supervision of the City Administrator shall require approval by the City Council. The
removal of the same employees shall be after consultation with the City Council.
"The City Administrator may authorize the head of a department to appoint and remove subordinates in their
respective department.
"Except as herein provided, it shall be unlawful for the City Council or any of its members to attempt to
dictate the appointment or removal of any person to office or employment by the City Administrator."
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1 st day of September, 1998.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Reviewed and oA�pproved:
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Donald B. Davis
City Administrator
Approved as to Form and Legality:
Randy Thomas, City Attorney
City Admivinnlor
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