Chapter-17 – CITY-COUNCIL

CHAPTER 17 CITY COUNCIL 17.04 COUNCIL MEETINGS. Procedures for giving notice of meetings of the Council and other provisions regarding the conduct of Council meetings are contained in Section 5.06 of this Code of Ordinances. Additional particulars relating to Council meetings are the following: 1. Regular Meetings. The time and place of the regular meetings of the Council shall be fixed by resolution of the Council. 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings shall be held upon call of the Mayor or upon the request of a majority of the members of the Council. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[5]) 3. Quorum. A majority of all Council members is a quorum. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[1}) 4. Rules of Procedure. The Council shall determine its own rules and maintain records of its proceedings. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[5}) 5. Compelling Attendance. Any three members of the Council can compel the attendance of the absent members at any regular, adjourned, or duly called meeting, by serving a written notice upon the absent members to attend at once. 17.05 APPOINTMENTS. The Council shall appoint the following officials and prescribe their powers, duties, compensation, and term of office: 1. City Clerk 2. City Attorney 3. Planning and Zoning Commission 4. Board of Adjustment 5. City Engineer 6. Building Inspector 7. Building Inspection Board of Appeals 17.06 COMPENSATION. The salary of each Council member is $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[8}) CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 91 -