Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Memo - Code Updates

AGENDA ITEM # WS -C II. City Government & Administrative Structure Chapter 17 – City Council Section 17.05 – Appointments - The Council's appointment authority is clarified. The final draft specifically identifies the officials/bodies the Council appoints, including: 1. City Clerk 2. City Attorney 3. Planning and Zoning Commission 4. Board of Adjustment 5. City Engineer 6. Board of Appeals This also removes some uncertainty identified in the earlier drafts regarding whether positions such as the Fire Marshal or Building Official should be included in the Council's appointment list. Chapter 18 – City Clerk Chapter 18 was revised from “City Clerk/Administrator” to “City Clerk.” The City Clerk provisions were separated from the City Administrator duties and authority. References to the combined City Clerk/Administrator position were removed or revised as appropriate. Chapter 20 – City Attorney Section 20.06 – Provide Legal Opinion - The City Attorney's responsibilities are clarified to specifically include providing advice or written legal opinions regarding City contracts and questions of law submitted by the Mayor, majority of Council, or City Administrator. Chapter 21 – City Administrator (New) A completely new Chapter 21 was created establishing the City Administrator position as a separate municipal position. The new chapter establishes the City Administrator’s duties, responsibilities, authority, and role within the City’s administrative structure. Because a new Chapter 21 was inserted, all subsequent chapters were renumbered as necessary. Related chapter and cross-references were updated throughout the Code. Chapter 23 – Planning & Zoning Commission Section 23.04 – Compensation - The earlier Code provided that Planning and Zoning Commission members served without compensation. The final draft instead provides that members may receive compensation as provided by the Council, with actual expenses subject to Council approval. III. Library Board Chapter 22 – Library Board of Trustees The library chapter has been updated to reflect the Springmier Community Library name. The earlier draft contained an inconsistent reference indicating the Board consisted of ten members. The final draft removes that language and states that three board members are appointed by the Mayor with approval of the Council. The final draft also retains the existing six-year staggered terms and no-compensation provision for Trustees. 2