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CHARTER INDEX Section A ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES. See: NUISANCES ACCIDENTS

Firemen's and policemen's insurance and pension fund ................................................................ 13.63 et seq. See: FIREMEN'S AND POLICEMEN'S INSURANCE AND

PENSION FUND Tort liability and moral claims funds ............................................................................................ 6.166 et seq.

See: LEGAL LIABILITY AND MORAL CLAIMS FUND ACCOUNTS

City finance officer, duties in general ......................................................................................................... 3.96 See: CITY FINANCE OFFICER

Mayor, duties .............................................................................................................................................. 8.38 Finances of city. See: FINANCES

ACTIONS

General powers of city ................................................................................................................................. 1.1 See: SUITS AND PLEAS

AD VALOREM TAXES

Real and personal property taxes ................................................................................................................ 6.15 See: TAXATION

AFFIRMATION

See: OATH, AFFIRMATION, SWEAR OR SWORN AGENCIES OF CITY

See: DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER AGENCIES OF CITY AGENTS AND AGENCIES

Boat manufacturers and jobber agents power to license, tax and regulate ................................................................................................................................... 2.1(54)

AGREEMENTS

See: CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS AIDS

Venereal disease control, powers ......................................................................................................... 2.1(58) AIR CONDITIONING

Building inspection department, establishment .................................................................................... 2.1(25) Corporate powers re installation of ...................................................................................................... 2.1(34)

AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT

Authority to establish, operate .................................................................................................................... 15.2 Loudspeakers and other noise making devices on Power to license, control, regulate ........................................................................................................ 2.1(35)

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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Power to suppress ................................................................................................................................. 2.1(17) Privilege taxes ............................................................................................................................................ 6.44

ALLEYS

Planning commission functions and duties ................................................................................................. 12.1 Plats and subdivisions in general ............................................................................................................. 12.38

See: PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS Public utilities rights-of-way, granting.................................................................................................. 2.1(39)

Public ways generally. See: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS AMENDMENTS

Perpetual existence of city re ....................................................................................................................... 1.2 AMPLIFIERS

Power to regulate use, etc. .................................................................................................................... 2.1(35) AMUSEMENTS AND AMUSEMENT PLACES

Golf driving ranges and archeries, power to license and regulate ................................................................................................................................... 2.1(53)

Power to suppress ................................................................................................................................. 2.1(17) ANCHORAGE

Power to regulate .................................................................................................................................. 2.1(42) See: WATERWAYS, WATERCRAFT AND WATERFRONT STRUCTURES

ANIMALS AND FOWL

Power to license, tax, regulate, suppress, etc. ....................................................................................... 2.1(24) ANNUAL BUDGET

Limitations .................................................................................................................................................. 6.80 See: FINANCES

ANTENNA SYSTEMS

Franchise ordinances ................................................................................................................................... 7.2 See: FRANCHISES

APPEAL BONDS

Court costs, as to.......................................................................................................................................... 4.4 See: COURTS

APPEALS

State law violations ...................................................................................................................................... 4.2 See: COURTS

Zoning advisory and appeals board ......................................................................................................... 12.26 See: ZONING

APPROPRIATION

City Finance Officer, duties in general ....................................................................................................... 3.96 See also: FINANCES

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Legal liability fund ....................................................................................................................... 6.166 et seq. See: LEGAL LIABILITY FUND

ARCHERIES


ARMED FORCES INSTALLATIONS

Lease contracts with U.S. for construction, etc ........................................................................................... 2.6 ARMORIES

Lease contracts with U.S. for construction, etc. .......................................................................................... 2.6 ARMY

Military leave for city personnel .................................................................................................................. 3.5 ARRESTS

City court generally .......................................................................................................................... 4.1 et seq. See: CITY COURTS; See also: COURTS

Power to arrest disorderly persons, etc. ................................................................................................ 2.1(23) ASSEMBLIES

Disorderly assemblies, power to prevent, control, etc. ......................................................................... 2.1(23) ASSESSMENTS

Fire and police pension fund ........................................................................................................ 13.63 et seq. See: FIRE AND POLICE PENSION

Gas, water, sewer and other connections by city .......................................................................... 15.61 et seq. See: UTILITIES

Property taxes generally ................................................................................................................. 6.66 et seq. See: TAXATION

Removal, relocation, etc., of utilities re public improvements ........................................................................................................................ 15.44 et seq. See: UTILITIES

Street improvements ....................................................................................................................... 15.3 et seq. See: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

AUDIT COMMITTEE Appoint city auditor .................................................................................................................................. 3.112 Established ............................................................................................................................................... 3.111 Membership .............................................................................................................................................. 3.111 Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................................ 3.117 AUTOMOBILES

Privilege tax on pleasure vehicles, etc. ...................................................................................................... 2.11

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B BANKS

Depositories for city funds, selection........................................................................................................... 6.1 BAWDY HOUSES

Disorderly, etc., houses, suppression .................................................................................................... 2.1(64) Power to suppress ................................................................................................................................. 2.1(17)

BETTING

Power to restrain and prohibit gaming .................................................................................................. 2.1(14) See: GAMBLING

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Pension fund ................................................................................................................................. 13.63 et seq. See: FIREMEN'S AND POLICEMEN'S INSURANCE AND PENSION FUND

BOARDING HOUSE

Power to license, tax and regulate ........................................................................................................ 2.1(47) BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS

Board of electrical examiners ...................................................................................................................... 9.1 Board of plumbing examiners ...................................................................................................................... 9.2 Budgets. See specific boards, committees and

commissions, etc. See also: BUDGET BOATS

Waterfront structures, construction, etc. ............................................................................................... 2.1(13) See: WATERWAYS, WATERCRAFT AND WATERFRONT STRUCTURES

BOILERS

Steam boiler installations, regulation of, etc. ........................................................................................ 2.1(59) BONDS

Authority to sell, issue ................................................................................................................................ 14.2 Authority to subscribe to stock in railroad or

turnpike companies ............................................................................................................................... 2.9 Banks selected for city funds ....................................................................................................................... 6.1 Borrowing power of city ............................................................................................................... 6.107 et seq.

See: BORROWING POWER OF CITY City attorney, duties .................................................................................................................................... 3.63

See: CITY ATTORNEY Clerk of city court ....................................................................................................................................... 4.38 Court costs, as to.......................................................................................................................................... 4.4

See: COURTS Electric power board members ..................................................................................................... 10.22 et seq. General debt limit .................................................................................................................................... 6.107 Municipal electrical system bonds ...................................................................................................10.3 et seq.

See: ELECTRICITY

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Oath and bond of city treasurer ............................................................................................................... 3.104 Official bonds ................................................................................................................................. 2.1(45),3.2

Other provisions relative to officers See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Perpetual existence of city, status of bonds re ............................................................................................. 1.2 Sewerage system ........................................................................................................................... 15.19 et seq.

See: SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL Sewerage system, powers of city ............................................................................................................. 15.20

See: SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL Utility bonds ............................................................................................................................................... 14.3

See: UTILITIES Vehicles for hire

Authority to require indemnity bonds, etc ..................................................................................... 2.1(16) BOOKS, KEEPING

City Finance Officer, duties in general ....................................................................................................... 3.96 See: CITY FINANCE OFFICER; See also: FINANCES

BORDELLOS


BORROWING POWER OF CITY

Bonds or notes Debt limits ........................................................................................................................................ 6.107 Generally. See: BONDS Refunding bonds. See herein that subject.

Finances generally. See: FINANCES BOULEVARDS

Plats and subdivisions in general ............................................................................................................. 12.38 See: PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS

BOUNDARIES

Zoning, applicable regulations ..................................................................................................... 12.21 et seq. See: ZONING

BOWLING ALLEYS


BOWS AND ARROWS


BREACHES OF THE PEACE

Power to punish, restrain, etc................................................................................................................ 2.1(23) Prevent and punish ............................................................................................................................... 2.1(36)

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BRIBERY Votes, buying .............................................................................................................................................. 5.52

See: ELECTIONS BRIDGES

Establishment........................................................................................................................................... 2.1(8) Public ways generally. See: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

Public utilities rights-of-way, granting.................................................................................................. 2.1(39) Public ways generally. See: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

Railroad company responsibility for maintenance, etc ....................................................................16.1 et seq. See: RAILROADS

BROTHELS


BRUSH. See: WEEDS, RUBBISH AND BRUSH BUDGET

Finances of city generally. See: FINANCES BUILDINGS

Armories, military installations, auxiliary buildings, etc., lease contracts with federal government ............................................................................................... 2.6

Dangerous etc. houses, walks, etc. ......................................................................................................... 2.1(50) Organization of government ...................................................................................................................... 8.31

See: DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER AGENCIES OF CITY Erection of buildings by city ................................................................................................................. 2.1(11) Inspection department; buildings generally .......................................................................................... 2.1(25) Lighting streets and public buildings ....................................................................................................... 2.1(9) Municipal purposes

Acquisition, disposition of land or buildings ................................................................................. 2.1(32) Public buildings and equipment, etc.

Acquisition, disposition, etc., of .................................................................................................... 2.1(31) Steam boilers, etc., regulation of steam fitters. ..................................................................................... 2.1(59) Public wharves ...................................................................................................................................... 2.1(13)

See: WATERWAYS, WATERCRAFT AND WATERFRONT STRUCTURES Wooden construction, power to regulate, restrain, prohibit, etc. .......................................................... 2.1(19) Zoning ...........................................................................................................................................12.21 et seq.

See: ZONING

BUSES Privilege tax on pleasure automobiles and motorcycles, taxicabs, buses, etc.. ........................................... 2.11

BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS

Privilege taxes generally ............................................................................................................................. 6.44 See: PRIVILEGE TAXES; See also: LICENSES AND PERMITS

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C CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS



CABLES

Removal, relocation of utility installations, etc. .......................................................................... 15.44 et seq. See: UTILITIES

CALLINGS, TRADES, ETC. ..................................................................................................................................

Privilege taxes generally .................................................................................................................. 6.44 et seq. See: PRIVILEGE TAXES; See also: LICENSES AND PERMITS

CAMPAIGNS, POLITICAL

Election regulations .......................................................................................................................... 5.1 et seq. See: ELECTIONS

CAMPS

Power to license, tax and regulate ........................................................................................................ 2.1(47) CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE

Election procedures .......................................................................................................................... 5.1 et seq. See: ELECTIONS

CANVASSERS. See: PEDDLERS, CANVASSERS AND SOLICITORS CARD PLAYING


CARS

Privilege tax on pleasure vehicles, etc. ....................................................................................................... 2.11 CATS

Corporate powers relative to animals and fowl .................................................................................... 2.1(24) See: ANIMALS AND FOWL

CATTLE

Corporate powers relative to animals and fowl .................................................................................... 2.1(24) See: ANIMALS AND FOWL

CEMETERIES

Power of city to acquire property for burial of the dead .............................................................................. 1.1 CERTIFICATES OF NECESSITY AND CONVENIENCE

Gasoline filling stations, corporate powers relative to .......................................................................... 2.1(55)

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Vehicles for hire ................................................................................................................................... 2.1(16) CHARTER BUSES, ETC.

Privilege tax on pleasure vehicles, etc ........................................................................................................ 2.11 CHECKS

Finances of city generally. See: FINANCES CHIEF OF POLICE

See: POLICE DEPARTMENT CHILDREN. See: MINORS CHLAMYDIA

Venereal disease control, powers ........................................................................................................ 2.1(58) CISTERNS. See: WELLS, CISTERNS, ETC. CITY. See: MUNICIPALITY CITY ATTORNEY Appointment by mayor and city council ..................................................................................................... 3.62

Boards, officers, departments, etc. Duty to advise ...................................................................................................................................... 3.63

Duties in general ......................................................................................................................................... 3.63 Legal advice to mayor and city council

Duty to give ......................................................................................................................................... 3.63 Qualifications ............................................................................................................................................. 3.61 Other matters regarding qualifications for officers.

See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES CITY AUDITOR Access to employees, records, and property ............................................................................................. 3.115 Appointment and removal ........................................................................................................................ 3.112 Established ................................................................................................................................................ 3.111 Irregularities ............................................................................................................................................. 3.116 Orientation ................................................................................................................................................ 3.118 Scope ........................................................................................................................................................ 3.114 Qualifications ........................................................................................................................................... 3.113 CITY BUILDINGS

Power to erect ....................................................................................................................................... 2.1(11) Buildings generally. See: BUILDINGS

CITY COUNCIL

Created ........................................................................................................................................................ 8.1 Chairperson as interim mayor ...................................................................................................................... 8.4 Committees and clerk ................................................................................................................................ 8.13 Expenses

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Reimbursement .................................................................................................................................... 8.14 Officers of council

Chairperson, vice-chairperson ............................................................................................................... 8.3 Qualifications .............................................................................................................................................. 8.2 Quorum and majority, transaction of business ........................................................................................... 8.10 Redistricting ................................................................................................................................................ 8.9 Rules and meetings Open to public, attendance ...................................................................................................... 8.5, et seq. Salaries ...................................................................................................................................................... 8.12 Vacancies, filling ....................................................................................................................................... 8.11

CITY-COUNTY WORKHOUSE Generally ..................................................................................................................................................... 4.9

See: PRISONS AND PRISONERS CITY COURT

Clerk Appointment ........................................................................................................................................ 4.38

Generally. See: COURTS Judge and clerk

Authority to administer oaths ............................................................................................................... 4.6 Jurisdiction; court of record, as ................................................................................................................... 4.1

CITY DEBTS

Fiscal affairs of city generally. See: FINANCES CITY FINANCE OFFICER Generally ........................................................................................................................................ 3.95 et seq. See: FINANCES CITY JUDGE

Minimum salaries ........................................................................................................................................ 3.6 CITY ORDINANCES. See: ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ETC. CITY PERSONNEL. See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES CITY REVENUE. See: FINANCES CITY TAXES

Generally ......................................................................................................................................... 6.15 et seq. See: TAXATION

CITY WORKHOUSE. See: PRISONS AND PRISONERS CIVIL DISTRICTS

City declared ............................................................................................................................................... 4.7 See: COURTS

CIVIL EMERGENCIES

Annual budget appropriations in extraordinary emergencies ..................................................................... 6.80

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CLERK OF CITY COURT

Appointment ............................................................................................................................................... 4.38 Generally. See: CITY COURT

COFFEE HOUSES

Licensing and taxing powers of city re .......................................................................................... 2.1(15) COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES

Machines used for sport or skill, power to license, tax and regulate ................................................................................................................................... 2.1(18)


COMBUSTIBLES

Firearms, fireworks and fire hazards, etc. Power to control, prohibit, etc. ...................................................................................................... 2.1(19)

Gasoline filling stations Corporate powers relative to ......................................................................................................... 2.1(55)

Transportation, storage and use Power to regulate ........................................................................................................................... 2.1(19)

COMMITTEES. See: BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS COMMON SEAL

Power to have, change, use at pleasure, etc. ................................................................................................ 1.1 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES. See: DISEASE CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS

Franchise ordinances .................................................................................................................................... 7.2 See: FRANCHISES

COMPENSATION

Personnel. See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES CONCEALED WEAPONS

Corporate powers relative to ................................................................................................................. 2.1(19) See: FIREARMS AND WEAPONS

CONDEMNATION

Airports, school sites, etc., authority .......................................................................................................... 15.2 Eminent domain powers ....................................................................................................................... 2.1(26)

Eminent domain proceedings generally. See: EMINENT DOMAIN CONDUITS

Removal, relocation of utility installations, etc. ........................................................................... 15.44 et seq. See: UTILITIES

CONTAGIOUS DISEASES. See: DISEASE CONTROL

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CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS City attorney, duties ................................................................................................................................... 3.63

See also: CITY ATTORNEY City Finance Officer, duties in general ....................................................................................................... 3.96

See also: FINANCES Collection of sewer charges

Authority of water company to contract for ........................................................................................ 15.8 Franchise ordinances ................................................................................................................................... 7.2

See: FRANCHISES Lease contracts with federal government..................................................................................................... 2.6 Procurement. See: PURCHASING Sewerage system, powers of city ............................................................................................................. 15.20

See: SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL Street improvements, assessments, etc. ........................................................................................... 15.3 et seq.

See: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS Utility system contracts ........................................................................................................................ 14.2(g)

CONVEYANCES

Vehicles for hire, powers re. ................................................................................................................. 2.1(16) CORPORATE POWERS. See: POWERS OF CITY CORPORATE SEAL. See: COMMON SEAL CORPORATION

Municipal corporation. See: MUNICIPALITY COUNTY

Consolidation, etc., of services with ..................................................................................................... 2.1(46) Hamilton. See: HAMILTON COUNTY

COUNTY HOSPITALS. See: HOSPITALS COURTS (Generally)

City judges Minimum salaries ................................................................................................................................. 3.6

City court Clerk. See herein: Clerk Of City Court Court of record, as ............................................................................................................................... 4.1 Divisions of ......................................................................................................................................... 4.27 Minutes and process, signing ............................................................................................................... 4.5 Sessions ................................................................................................................................................ 4.5

City court costs for benefit of firemen's and policemen's insurance and pension fund .............................................................................................................. 13.84 See: FIREMEN'S AND POLICEMEN'S INSURANCE AND PENSION FUND

City declared civil district ........................................................................................................................... 4.7 City judge

Administration of oaths ........................................................................................................................ 4.6 Bond required ...................................................................................................................................... 4.22 Elections

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Clerk to enter on minutes, etc. ...................................................................................................... 4.26 Judge of second division

Powers, jurisdiction, compensation .............................................................................................. 4.28 Jurisdiction ........................................................................................................................................... 4.1 Nomination and election, manner of .................................................................................................... 5.39

See: ELECTIONS Oath of office....................................................................................................................................... 4.22 Presiding judge of first division ........................................................................................................... 4.27 Qualifications ...................................................................................................................................... 4.20 Salaries paid semi-monthly .................................................................................................................. 4.23 Special city judge

Absence of city judge, to act in .................................................................................................... 4.24 Compensation ............................................................................................................................... 4.25 Election. ....................................................................................................................................... 4.24 Emergency special judges ............................................................................................................ 4.30 Minutes, duties of clerk re ............................................................................................................ 4.26 Powers .......................................................................................................................................... 4.25

State law violations ............................................................................................................................... 4.2 Term of office ...................................................................................................................................... 5.38 Vacancies in office .............................................................................................................................. 4.21

City workhouse ............................................................................................................................................ 4.8 City-county workhouse ................................................................................................................................ 4.9

See: PRISONS AND PRISONERS Clerk of city court

Appointment ........................................................................................................................................ 4.38 Authority to administer oaths ............................................................................................................... 4.6 Court functions, duties re..................................................................................................................... 4.40 Minutes and dockets, keeping ............................................................................................................. 4.39 Term of office ...................................................................................................................................... 4.38

Court costs ................................................................................................................................................... 4.4 Criminal Court of Hamilton County

Bringing cases to trial, method ............................................................................................................. 4.3 Jurisdiction ........................................................................................................................................... 4.3

Delinquent tax collection fees..................................................................................................................... 6.28 See: TAXATION

Emergency special judges ........................................................................................................................... 4.30 Fines, forfeitures and penalties

Good conduct deductions from sentence of city prisoners .................................................................. 4.52 Maximum fine for ordinance violation ................................................................................................ 4.50 Other matters regarding. See: FINES, FORFEITURES

AND OTHER PENALTIES Suits and recovery of fines, etc ............................................................................................................ 4.51

Gas, water, sewer and other connections by city .......................................................................... 15.61 et seq. See: UTILITIES

General powers and liabilities of city .......................................................................................................... 1.1 Judge

Authority to administer oaths ............................................................................................................... 4.6 Generally. See herein: City Judge

Jurisdiction .................................................................................................................................................. 4.1

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Jury trials Criminal Court of Hamilton County jurisdiction ................................................................................... 4.3

Justices of the peace City declared civil district ..................................................................................................................... 4.7

Litigation tax No requirement ...................................................................................................................................... 4.4

Special city judge Generally. See herein: City Judge

State law violations Jurisdiction and appeal from city court ................................................................................................. 4.2

CRIMINAL COURT

State law violations Jurisdiction and appeal from city court ................................................................................................. 4.2

CROWDS

Power to control .................................................................................................................................... 2.1(23) See: ASSEMBLIES

CULVERTS

Establishment .......................................................................................................................................... 2.1(8) Public ways generally. See: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

D DAMAGE CLAIMS

Tort liability and moral claims funds ............................................................................................. 6.166 et seq. See: TORT LIABILITY AND MORAL CLAIMS FUNDS

DANGEROUS MATERIALS

Firearms, fireworks and fire hazards, etc., power to control, prohibit, etc. ...................................................................................................................... 2.1(19)

DANGEROUS STRUCTURES

Dangerous houses, walks, etc. ............................................................................................................... 2.1(50) DANGEROUS WEAPONS

Corporate powers relative to ................................................................................................................. 2.1(19) See: FIREARMS AND WEAPONS

DEATH BENEFITS. See also: PENSIONS, RETIREMENT AND DEATH BENEFITS

Firemen's and policemen's insurance and pension fund ................................................................. 13.63 et seq. See: FIREMEN'S AND POLICEMEN'S INSURANCE AND PENSION FUND

DEBTS

Fiscal affairs of city generally. See: FINANCES General debt limit ..................................................................................................................................... 6.107 Municipal electrical system bonds, as to .................................................................................................. 10.11 Perpetual existence of city re ........................................................................................................................ 1.2 Sewer bonds no debt ................................................................................................................................. 15.28

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DEFENSE

City attorney, duty ...................................................................................................................................... 3.63 See: CITY ATTORNEY

DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER AGENCIES OF CITY

Boards................................................................................................................................................9.1 et seq. See: BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS; See also

specific boards as alphabetically, etc., indexed City Finance Officer, duties in general ....................................................................................................... 3.96

See: See also: FINANCES City engineer, duties ................................................................................................................................. 3.111 Creation, discontinuance, etc., of offices ...................................................................................................... 2.8 Employees, laborers, etc., generally ........................................................................................................... 3.79

See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES Establishment, generally ............................................................................................................................. 8.31 Levy and appropriations for departments ................................................................................................... 6.91

See: FINANCES DEPOSITORIES

Banks for city funds, selection ...................................................................................................................... 6.1 DEVELOPMENTS

Planning commission functions and duties ......................................................................................... 12.5,12.7 See: PLANNING COMMISSION

Plats and subdivisions in general ...................................................................................................12.38 et seq. See: PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS

Zoning, applicable regulations .......................................................................................................12.21 et seq. See: ZONING

DICE, PLAYING

Power to restrain and prohibit gaming ................................................................................................... 2.1(14) See: GAMBLING

DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES

Dangerous houses, walks, etc. ............................................................................................................... 2.1(50) DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, ETC.

Powers relative to acquisition of certain property ................................................................................. 2.1(29) DISABILITY BENEFITS

City personnel ..................................................................................................................................3.40 et seq. See: PENSIONS, RETIREMENT AND DEATH BENEFITS

Firemen's and policemen's insurance and pension fund .................................................................13.63 et seq. See: FIREMEN'S AND POLICEMEN'S INSURANCE AND PENSION FUND

DISASTERS

Annual budget appropriations in extraordinary emergencies ...................................................................... 6.80

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DISBURSEMENTS Statement of receipts and disbursement of city, etc.

Publication of ........................................................................................................................................ 6.3 DISEASE CONTROL

Acts, businesses, etc., detrimental to public health, safety, etc. ....................................................................................................................................... 2.1(52)

Closing of wells, cisterns, etc., corporate powers .................................................................................. 2.1(43) Contagious diseases, quarantines ............................................................................................................. 2.1(5) Corporate powers relative to animals and fowl ..................................................................................... 2.1(24)

See: ANIMALS AND FOWL Venereal disease, prostitution, etc., powers of city

relative to ........................................................................................................................................ 2.1(58) DISORDERLY ASSEMBLIES

Sabbath Day observance ........................................................................................................................ 2.1(36) DISORDERLY HOUSES

Power to suppress .......................................................................................................................... 2.1(17),(64) Sabbath Day observance ........................................................................................................................ 2.1(36)

DISORDERLY PERSONS

Power to arrest, imprison, punish .......................................................................................................... 2.1(23) DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Courts in general ............................................................................................................................... 4.1 et seq. See: COURTS

DISTRICTS Elections generally ............................................................................................................................ 5.1 et seq. See: Voting districts .................................................................................................................................... 5.1 DISTURBANCES

Power to prevent, control, etc. ............................................................................................................... 2.1(23) DOCKS

Planning commission functions and duties ................................................................................................. 12.5 Waterfront structures, construction, etc. ................................................................................................ 2.1(13)

See: WATERWAYS, WATERCRAFT AND WATERFRONT STRUCTURES DOGS

Corporate powers relative to animals and fowl ..................................................................................... 2.1(24) See: ANIMALS AND FOWL

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DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND FOWL Corporate powers relative to animals and fowl...................................................................................... 2.1(24)

See: ANIMALS AND FOWL DRAINAGE

Bridges, culverts, sewers and gutters, powers of city re .......................................................................... 2.1(8) Planning commission duties ....................................................................................................................... 12.7

See: PLANNING COMMISSION DRY CLEANING PLANTS

Licensing and taxing powers of city re ........................................................................................... 2.1(15)

E EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Eminent domain powers ........................................................................................................................ 2.1(26) Franchise ordinances .................................................................................................................................... 7.2

See: FRANCHISES Plats and subdivisions in general ...................................................................................................12.38 et seq.

See: PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS Public utilities, granting for ................................................................................................................... 2.1(39) Sewerage system ............................................................................................................................15.19 et seq.

See: SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL EATING ESTABLISHMENTS

Weights and measures, power to establish and regulate ........................................................................ 2.1(21) ELECTIONS

Ballots Primary elections. See herein that subject. Regular elections. See herein that subject.

Candidates Primary elections. See herein that subject. Regular elections. See herein that subject.

City employees and appointed officials Residents and legally qualified voter requirements ............................................................................ 3.1.1

City judge Nomination and election, manner of .................................................................................................... 5.39 Other matters regarding city judge. See: COURTS Term of office ...................................................................................................................................... 5.38

Commissioners of election Compensation ...................................................................................................................................... 5.15

Eligibility for office ...................................................................................................................................... 3.1 Initiative and referendum procedure ..............................................................................................11.24 et seq.

See: ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ETC. Inspectors at polling places ......................................................................................................................... 5.11 Judge. See herein: City Judge

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Mayor and city council Eligibility and election ....................................................................................................... 5.3 et seq.

Other matters regarding election of administrative offices. See herein specific subjects.

Term of office ....................................................................................................................................... 5.3 Time of election .................................................................................................................................... 5.3

Oaths of office .............................................................................................................................................. 3.2 Offenses

Bribing votes .............................................................................................................................. 5.51, 5.52 Offering reward, etc., for vote ............................................................................................................. 5.51 State election offenses declared city election offenses ........................................................................ 5.50

Officers to serve until successors elected and qualified ............................................................................... 3.3 Political activities

Police and fire personnel ..................................................................................................................... 13.7 Polls

Primary elections. See herein that subject. Regular elections. See herein that subject.

Primary elections Ballots

Names on; distribution, etc. ............................................................................................................ 5.6 Candidate to file petition ....................................................................................................................... 5.5 Candidates

Names of two candidates receiving highest vote, etc. Certification ............................................................................................................................ 5.9

Expense of ........................................................................................................................................... 5.12 Inspectors at voting places .................................................................................................................. 5.11 Majority vote

Persons receiving deemed elected ................................................................................................ 5.10 Names of candidates, publication .......................................................................................................... 5.6 Polls open, when ................................................................................................................................... 5.3 Regular elections. See herein that subject. Required ................................................................................................................................................ 5.2 Supplemental registration ...................................................................................................................... 5.4 When held ............................................................................................................................................. 5.3

Recall ............................................................................................................................................... 3.18 et seq. See: RECALL

Registration Supplemental registration re primary elections ..................................................................................... 5.4

Regular elections Candidates on ballot in ........................................................................................................................ 5.14 Primary elections. See herein that subject. Purpose of ........................................................................................................................................... 5.13 Terms, beginning of ......................................................................................................................... 5.13.1 When held ........................................................................................................................................ 5.13.1

Sewer bond issuance ................................................................................................................................. 15.22 See: SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL

Voting places Primary elections. See herein that subject. Regular elections. See herein that subject.

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Wards Establishment, alteration, modification, etc. ................................................................................................. 2.2

ELECTRIC POWER BOARD OF CHATTANOOGA

Bonds Board to have control and supervision of expenditures

of funds....................................................................................................................................... 10.34 Compensation of members ....................................................................................................................... 10.26 Created ..................................................................................................................................................... 10.22 Electric power plant, distribution system, etc.

Authority and power to purchase, construct, etc. ............................................................................... 10.30 Eminent domain, power of ........................................................................................................................ 10.35 Employees

Authority to employ, fix salaries, etc. ................................................................................................ 10.31 Financial statement, filing required, when ................................................................................................ 10.31 General counsel

Chairman, duties, selection ................................................................................................................ 10.26 Compensation .................................................................................................................................... 10.26 Position created, appointment of assistants ....................................................................................... 10.24 Vacancy in office of .......................................................................................................................... 10.25 Vice-chairman, duties ........................................................................................................................ 10.26

Membership .............................................................................................................................................. 10.22 Oath and bond of members ....................................................................................................................... 10.28 Organization ............................................................................................................................................. 10.27 Power plant, distribution system, etc.

Exclusive management and control ................................................................................................... 10.31 Use of revenue derived from operation of ......................................................................................... 10.33

Removal of members from office ............................................................................................................. 10.29 Services to city

Board to charge city .......................................................................................................................... 10.32 Tennessee Valley Authority, etc.

Authority to contract with .................................................................................................................. 10.30 Term of office ........................................................................................................................................... 10.22 Vacancies .................................................................................................................................................. 10.23

ELECTRICITY

Board of electrical examiners created ........................................................................................................... 9.1 Bonds

Statutory mortgage liens created on power plant, etc. ......................................................................... 10.5 Building inspection department, establishment ..................................................................................... 2.1(25) Franchise ordinances .................................................................................................................................... 7.2

See: FRANCHISES Municipal electrical system

Bonds Authority to issue ......................................................................................................................... 10.3 Certain rights upon bond holders, conferring ............................................................................... 10.8 Denominations ............................................................................................................................. 10.4 Federal agencies, sale to ............................................................................................................... 10.4 General obligations of city, as ...................................................................................................... 10.4 How payable ................................................................................................................................. 10.4

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Interest.......................................................................................................................................... 10.4 Private sales ................................................................................................................................. 10.4 Revenue bond holders, rights of ................................................................................................... 10.7 Sales ............................................................................................................................................. 10.4 Serial bonds, issued as.................................................................................................................. 10.4 Signatures ..................................................................................................................................... 10.4 Statutory mortgage liens created on power plant, etc. .................................................................. 10.5 Suits, actions, etc., bond holders rights ........................................................................................ 10.8 Tax levy, when ............................................................................................................................. 10.4

Cost of electric power plant and distribution system What constitutes costs, etc. ........................................................................................................ 10.10

Electrical power and distribution systems, etc. Authority of city to purchase, construct, etc. ................................................................................ 10.1

Maximum indebtedness of city Applicability, statutes applicable, etc. ........................................................................................ 10.11

Systems within city or in state of Georgia, etc. Authority of city to purchase, construct, require, etc.................................................................... 10.2

Poles and wires Removal, relocation, etc., of utilities re public

improvements .................................................................................................................. 15.44 et seq. See: UTILITIES

Public utilities, other. See: UTILITIES ELECTRONIC GAMES

Power to restrain and prohibit gaming ................................................................................................... 2.1(14) See: GAMBLING

EMERGENCIES

Annual budget appropriations in extraordinary emergencies ..................................................................... 6.80 EMINENT DOMAIN

Acquisition of property generally. See: PROPERTY Corporate powers .................................................................................................................................. 2.1(26) Electric power board of Chattanooga powers ........................................................................................... 10.35 Moccasin Bend property, powers .......................................................................................................... 2.1(29)

See: PARKS AND RECREATION Utility systems, powers re ....................................................................................................................... 14.2(f)

EMPLOYEES. See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES ENERGY


ENGINEER. See: CITY ENGINEER

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EPIDEMICS Annual budget appropriations in extraordinary emergencies ...................................................................... 6.80

EXHIBITIONS

Power to suppress .................................................................................................................................. 2.1(17) EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS

Transportation, storage and use Power to regulate ............................................................................................................................ 2.1(19)

F FARMERS' INSTITUTION

Appropriations .................................................................................................................................6.93 et seq. See: FINANCES

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Lease contracts with ..................................................................................................................................... 2.6 FEED OR GRAIN

Power to inspect, weigh, regulate use, etc. ............................................................................................ 2.1(22) FERRIES

Power to regulate ................................................................................................................................... 2.1(63) FIDELITY BONDS

Oath and bond of treasurer ....................................................................................................................... 3.104 Official bonds for certain officials ......................................................................................................... 2.1(45)

FILLING STATIONS

Gasoline filling stations Corporate powers relative to .......................................................................................................... 2.1(55)

FINANCES

Appropriations Advertising funds .................................................................................................................................. 6.4 Certain boards, organizations, etc., required to file reports ................................................................... 6.2 Departmental appropriations and levy ................................................................................................. 6.91 Farmers' institution

Appropriation ............................................................................................................................... 6.93 Chattanooga and County Farmers' Institute Commission ............................................................. 6.94 Purposes of institute and commission ........................................................................................... 6.95

Legislative delegations ........................................................................................................................ 6.96 Payment of city debts ....................................................................................................................... 2.1(3) Youth concerts ..................................................................................................................................... 6.92

Banks for city funds Selection, bonds required ...................................................................................................................... 6.1

Boards, organizations, etc. Reports required when city appropriates money.................................................................................... 6.2

Borrowing power of city ................................................................................................................6.107 et seq.

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See: BORROWING POWER OF CITY Budget

Annual budget, limitations .................................................................................................................. 6.80 Chattanooga and Hamilton County Farmers' Institute Commission

Appropriations..................................................................................................................................... 6.94 Checks

Assistant city treasurer to sign, when ................................................................................................ 3.105 City Finance Officer

Duties in general .................................................................................................................................. 3.96 Qualifications ...................................................................................................................................... 3.95

City taxes ......................................................................................................................................... 6.15 et seq. See: TAXATION

City treasurer Assistant city treasurer

Duty to sign checks, when .......................................................................................................... 3.105 Disabled or absence from duty

Assistant city treasurer to sign checks ........................................................................................ 3.105 Duties in general ................................................................................................................................ 3.103 Oath and bond ................................................................................................................................... 3.104 Qualifications .................................................................................................................................... 3.102 Tax collector, duty to serve as ........................................................................................................... 3.103 Treasurer, other responsibilities, etc. See: CITY TREASURER

Debt limitations ........................................................................................................................................ 6.107 Inapplicable to utility bonds ................................................................................................................ 14.5

See: UTILITIES Departments of city generally ..................................................................................................................... 8.31

See: DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER AGENCIES OF CITY Employee pensions and death benefits ............................................................................................ 3.35 et seq.

See: PENSIONS, RETIREMENT AND DEATH BENEFITS Examination of affairs and accounts

Duties of mayor ................................................................................................................................... 8.38 Farmers' institution

Appropriations..................................................................................................................................... 6.93 Firemen's and policemen's insurance and pension fund ................................................................. 13.63 et seq.

See: FIREMEN'S AND POLICEMEN'S INSURANCE AND PENSION FUND General debt limit ..................................................................................................................................... 6.107 General supervision by mayor .................................................................................................................... 8.38

See: MAYOR Legislative delegations, appropriation ........................................................................................................ 6.96 Limitations on indebtedness

Municipal electrical system bonds, as to ........................................................................................... 10.11 Mayor

Selection of banks for city funds ........................................................................................................... 6.1 Moral claims funds ........................................................................................................................ 6.166 et seq.

See: TORT LIABILITY AND MORAL CLAIMS FUNDS Municipal band, supporting .......................................................................................................................... 2.3 Officer having interest in contracts, franchises, etc. ..................................................................................... 3.1 Officers in debt to city, etc. .......................................................................................................................... 3.1 Payment of city debts .............................................................................................................................. 2.1(3) Perpetual existence of city re ........................................................................................................................ 1.2

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Powers relative to acquisition of certain properties ............................................................................... 2.1(29) Railroad or turnpike companies stock

Authority to subscribe to ....................................................................................................................... 2.9 Receipts and disbursements

Statement published each month ........................................................................................................... 6.3 Revenue anticipation notes

Notes and bonds Other requirements. See elsewhere herein specific subjects.

Sewerage system bonds, limitations on indebtedness ............................................................................... 15.24 Tort liability and moral claims funds .............................................................................................6.166 et seq.

See: TORT LIABILITY AND MORAL CLAIMS FUNDS Treasurer

Selection of banks for city funds ........................................................................................................... 6.1 Vouchers, requisitions, etc.

City Finance Officer, duties in general ................................................................................................ 3.96 See: CITY FINANCE OFFICER; See also: FINANCES

Warrants on the treasurer Assistant city treasurer to sign cheeks, when ..................................................................................... 3.105 City Finance Officer, duties in general ................................................................................................ 3.96

See: CITY FINANCE OFFICER FINES, FORFEITURES AND OTHER PENALTIES

City court jurisdiction ................................................................................................................................... 4.1 Corporate powers................................................................................................................................... 2.1(40) Court procedures in general .......................................................................................................................... 4.4

See: COURTS FIRE DEPARTMENT

Chief of fire department .............................................................................................................................. 8.32 Departments of city generally ..................................................................................................................... 8.31

See: DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER AGENCIES OF CITY Firemen's and policemen's insurance and pension fund .................................................................13.63 et seq.

See: FIREMEN'S AND POLICEMEN'S INSURANCE AND PENSION FUND Gratuities prohibited ................................................................................................................................... 13.8 Political activities ....................................................................................................................................... 13.7 Providing for .......................................................................................................................................... 2.1(41) Tenure

Applicability of provisions ................................................................................................................ 13.52 Arbitrary, etc., dismissal, etc., prohibited .......................................................................................... 13.44 Dismissal, suspension, etc.

Accordance with provisions ....................................................................................................... 13.47 Hearings ..................................................................................................................................... 13.49 Written charges .......................................................................................................................... 13.48

Effective date ..................................................................................................................................... 13.44 Rights of appeal under general state law ........................................................................................... 13.51 Suspension, maximum period ............................................................................................................ 13.45

Uniform and equipment allowance. .......................................................................................................... 13.14 Uniforms damaged in discharge of duty

City to pay for repair ......................................................................................................................... 13.13 Vacations for members ............................................................................................................................. 13.10

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FIRE ESCAPES

Building inspection department, establishment ..................................................................................... 2.1(25) FIRE HAZARDS

Power to prevent, regulate, etc. ............................................................................................................. 2.1(19) FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU

Power to establish .................................................................................................................................. 2.1(20) FIREARMS AND WEAPONS

Power to regulate sale, use, conveyance, etc. ........................................................................................ 2.1(19) FIREMEN'S AND POLICEMEN'S INSURANCE AND PENSION FUND

Application for pensions and benefits Hearings and decisions re .................................................................................................................. 13.72

Appropriations of percentage of salaries, etc. .......................................................................................... 13.64 Assessments, Employees .......................................................................................................................... 13.66 Board of directors

Applications for pensions and benefits, Hearing and deciding .......................................................... 13.72 Compensation of secretary ................................................................................................................ 13.71 Created, membership, term of office, etc. ......................................................................................... 13.70 Death benefits .................................................................................................................................... 13.74 Employees disabled in discharge of duties, pensions,

death benefits, etc. ...................................................................................................................... 13.74 Offices of ........................................................................................................................................... 13.71 Organization ...................................................................................................................................... 13.71 President, vice-president, secretary ................................................................................................... 13.71 Re-employment and final termination, benefits upon ........................................................................ 13.77 Retired, disabled, etc., employees

Supervision................................................................................................................................. 13.73 Vacancies, term, etc. ......................................................................................................................... 13.70

City court costs Benefit of fund .................................................................................................................................. 13.84

Control of fund ......................................................................................................................................... 13.64 Cost-of-living adjustments ........................................................................................................................ 13.81 Death benefits ........................................................................................................................................... 13.74 Debts of employees

Benefits may not be garnished, etc. ................................................................................................... 13.78 Disabled employees

Employees disabled not in discharge of duties .................................................................................. 13.74 Employee contribution deductions

Sums to be collected, paid over to trustee, etc................................................................................... 13.67 Employee terminated

Employee's contributions returned .................................................................................................... 13.77 Employees disabled in discharge of duties

Pensions for ....................................................................................................................................... 13.76 Established ............................................................................................................................................... 13.63 Garnishment limitations ............................................................................................................................ 13.78 Investments, control of ............................................................................................................................. 13.64

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Maximum pension benefits ....................................................................................................................... 13.75 Optional retirement benefits ..................................................................................................................... 13.82 Retired, disabled, etc., employees

Supervision ........................................................................................................................................ 13.73 Sale of unclaimed property

Proceeds placed in pension fund ....................................................................................................... 13.68 Sums to be collected, paid over to trustee ................................................................................................ 13.67 Tax levy for pensions ............................................................................................................................... 13.65 Ten years service

Reduced deferred pension ................................................................................................................. 13.79 Unclaimed property

Sale proceeds placed in pension fund ................................................................................................ 13.68 FIRES

Annual budget appropriations in extraordinary emergencies ...................................................................... 6.80 Chief of police subordinate to mayor, when ...................................................................................8.32, et seq.

FIREWORKS

Power to regulate sale, use, etc. ............................................................................................................. 2.1(19) FLAMMABLES

Firearms, fireworks and fire hazards, etc. Power to control, prohibit, etc. ....................................................................................................... 2.1(19)



FLOODS

Annual budget appropriations in extraordinary emergencies ...................................................................... 6.80 FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS

Weights and measure, power to establish and regulate .......................................................................... 2.1(21) FORFEITURES. See: FINES, FORFEITURES AND OTHER PENALTIES FOWL. See: ANIMALS AND FOWL FRANCHISES

Maximum term for franchises, etc. ............................................................................................................... 7.1 Ordinances granting ...................................................................................................................................... 7.2 Sewerage system regulations .........................................................................................................15.19 et seq.

See: SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL FREEHOLDERS

Wards voters required to vote in ................................................................................................................... 5.1 See: ELECTIONS

FUEL

Power to inspect, weigh, regulate use, etc. ............................................................................................ 2.1(22)

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FURNACES

Heating and air conditioning Powers of city relative to installations ........................................................................................... 2.1(34)

Steam boiler installations, regulation of, etc. ......................................................................................... 2.1(59) G GAMBLING

Power to restrain, prohibit gaming ................................................................................................. 2.1(14)(17) GARNISHMENT

Distress warrants ........................................................................................................................................ 6.19 See: TAXATION

GAS

Bonds Issuance, authority ............................................................................................................................... 14.2


GAS MAINS

Removal, relocation, etc., of utilities re public improvements .............................................................................................................. 15.44 et seq. See: UTILITIES

GAS SYSTEM

Authority of city to acquire......................................................................................................................... 14.2 Authority of city to sell gas ........................................................................................................................ 14.2 Gas, water, sewer and other connections by city ........................................................................... 15.61 et seq.

See: UTILITIES GASOLINE FILLING STATIONS

Corporate powers relative to ................................................................................................................. 2.1(55) GEESE


GENERAL DEBT LIMIT

Established ............................................................................................................................................... 6.107 GENERAL PENALTY

Fines and forfeitures in general ............................................................................................................. 2.1(40) GENERAL POWERS. See: POWERS OF CITY

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GIN Alcoholic beverage privilege taxes ..................................................................................................6.45 et seq.

See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES GOATS

Corporate powers relative to animals and fowl...................................................................................... 2.1(24) See: ANIMALS AND FOWL

GOLF

Golf driving ranges and archeries Power to license and regulate ......................................................................................................... 2.1(53)

GONORRHEA

Venereal disease control, powers .......................................................................................................... 2.1(58) GOVERNING BODY

General authority of city council ................................................................................................................ 11.1 See: ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ETC.

GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military leave for city personnel ................................................................................................................... 3.5 GRAIN OR FEED

Power to inspect, weigh, regulate use, etc. ............................................................................................ 2.1(22) GRAND JURY INVESTIGATIONS

Hamilton County criminal court jurisdiction ................................................................................................ 4.3 GROCERS

Weights and measures, power to establish and regulate ........................................................................ 2.1(21) GUARD ARMORIES

Lease contracts with U.S. for construction, etc. ............................................................................................ 2.6 GUARDS

Watchmen, power to regulate, support, etc. ........................................................................................... 2.1(62) GUINEA FOWL


GUNS

Corporate powers relative to .................................................................................................................. 2.1(19) See: FIREARMS AND WEAPONS

GUTTERS

Installation, construction, erection, establishing ...................................................................................... 2.1(8) Public ways provisions applicable to

See: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

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H HAMILTON COUNTY

Chattanooga and Hamilton County Farmers' Institute Commission Appropriations..................................................................................................................................... 6.94

See: FINANCES Jurisdiction of criminal court of ................................................................................................................... 4.3

See: COURTS Powers relative to acquisition of property for park and

recreational purposes ...................................................................................................................... 2.1(29) HARBORS

Planning commission functions and duties ................................................................................................. 12.5 HAY

Power to inspect, weigh, regulate use, etc. ............................................................................................ 2.1(22) HEALTH AND SANITATION

Acts, businesses, etc., detrimental to public health, safety, etc. ....................................................................................................................................... 2.1(52)

Barbershops, barber schools and colleges Powers of city relative to ........................................................................................................ 2.1(56),(57)

Contagious diseases. See: DISEASE CONTROL Corporate powers relative to animals and fowl ..................................................................................... 2.1(24)

See: ANIMALS AND FOWL General health

Powers of city relative to .................................................................................................................. 2.1(4) Hospitals

Establishment ................................................................................................................................... 2.1(6) Nuisance abatement powers ......................................................................................................................... 2.7

HEARINGS

Gas, water, sewer and other connections by city ........................................................................... 15.61 et seq. See: UTILITIES

Police and fire personnel dismissals, suspensions, etc. ............................................................................. 13.49 HEATING

Boilers, heating systems, air conditioning systems, etc. Corporate powers relative re .......................................................................................................... 2.1(34)

Building inspection department, establishment ..................................................................................... 2.1(25) Steam boiler installations, regulation of, etc. ......................................................................................... 2.1(59)

HISTORICAL COMMISSION

City-county historical commission .................................................................................................. 9.29 et seq. See: CITY-COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION

HOME RULE BOND ACT

Initiation of proceedings ................................................................................................................ 6.134 et seq.

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See: BORROWING POWER OF CITY HOSPITALS

Power of city to establish .............................................................................................................................. 1.1 HOTELS

Power to license, tax and regulate ......................................................................................................... 2.1(47) HOUSE OF CORRECTION

Power of city to establish .............................................................................................................................. 1.1 Prisons generally. See: PRISONS AND PRISONERS

HOUSES OF ILL FAME

Disorderly, etc., houses, suppression ..................................................................................................... 2.1(64) HOUSING

Dangerous houses, walks, etc. ............................................................................................................... 2.1(50) I IMPOUNDMENT


INDEBTEDNESS

Fiscal affairs of city generally. See: FINANCES General debt limit of city .......................................................................................................................... 6.107

See: BORROWING POWER OF CITY Municipal electrical system bond issues, as to.......................................................................................... 10.11 Perpetual existence of city re ........................................................................................................................ 1.2

INFANTS. See: MINORS INFECTIOUS DISEASES. See: DISEASE CONTROL INFLAMMABLES

Firearms, fireworks and fire hazards, etc. Power to control, prohibit, etc. ....................................................................................................... 2.1(19)



INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM

Elections, generally. See: ELECTIONS Legislative procedure ....................................................................................................................11.24 et seq.

See: ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ETC. Recall .......................................................................................................................................................... 3.18

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INJURY CLAIMS Legal liability fund ........................................................................................................................ 6.166 et seq.

See: LEGAL LIABILITY FUND INSPECTION DEPARTMENT

Power to establish inspection department for building, construction, etc. ............................................................................................................................ 2.1(25)

INSURANCE

Fire and police pension fund ......................................................................................................... 13.63 et seq. See: FIRE AND POLICE PENSION FUND

INTERNAL AUDIT COMMITTEE See: AUDIT COMMITTEE INTOXICATING LIQUOR

Alcoholic beverage privilege taxes .................................................................................................. 6.45 et seq. See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Power to suppress .................................................................................................................................. 2.1(17) J JUDGE

Minimum salaries of city judge .................................................................................................................... 3.6 JUDGMENTS AND DECREES

Court costs, as to .......................................................................................................................................... 4.4 See: COURTS

JUKE BOXES

Power to regulate, license, tax, etc. ....................................................................................................... 2.1(18) JURISDICTION

City court as court of record, etc. ................................................................................................................. 4.1 See: CITY COURT

Consolidation of municipal functions with other governing bodies ............................................................................................................................ 2.1(46)

Criminal court of Hamilton County ............................................................................................................. 4.3 See: COURTS

JUVENILES. See: MINORS L LAKES

Waterways generally. See: WATERWAYS, WATERCRAFT AND WATERFRONT STRUCTURES

LAND

Acquisition of property in general. See: PROPERTY

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Electric power board powers of eminent domain ..................................................................................... 10.35 Eminent domain powers ........................................................................................................................ 2.1(26) Property tax assessments .................................................................................................................6.66 et seq.

See: TAXATION Utility system bonds, contracts, eminent domain, etc. ................................................................................ 14.2 Zoning, applicable regulations .......................................................................................................12.21 et seq.

See: ZONING LANDINGS

Waterfront structures, construction, etc. ................................................................................................ 2.1(13) See: WATERWAYS, WATERCRAFT AND WATERFRONT STRUCTURES

LAWSUITS. See also: SUITS AND PLEAS

Legal liability fund ........................................................................................................................6.166 et seq. See: LEGAL LIABILITY FUND

LEASES

Contracts with federal government ............................................................................................................... 2.6 LEAVE

Military leave for personnel .......................................................................................................................... 3.5 Other leave of personnel. See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

LEGAL REPRESENTATION

Attorney for city. See: CITY ATTORNEY LEGISLATION

General authority of city council .....................................................................................................11.1 et seq. See: ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ETC.

LICENSES AND PERMITS


Pleasure automobiles, motorcycles, taxicabs, etc. Privilege tax on .................................................................................................................................... 2.11

Privilege taxes and privilege licenses Authorization, fees ......................................................................................................................... 2.1(38) Power to levy and collect ................................................................................................................. 2.1(2)

LIENS

Dangerous, etc., houses and walks, abatement ...................................................................................... 2.1(50) Distress warrants ......................................................................................................................................... 6.19 Nuisance abatement expenses ............................................................................................................ 2.1(4),2.7 Street and sidewalk expenditures, as to ................................................................................................... 2.1(7) Utility bond liens ........................................................................................................................................ 14.7 Weed, rubbish, etc., removal ................................................................................................................. 2.1(51)

LIQUOR

See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

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LIQUOR STILLS Power to suppress .................................................................................................................................. 2.1(17)

LITIGATION

City attorney, duties .................................................................................................................................... 3.63 See: CITY ATTORNEY

LIVESTOCK


LOUDSPEAKERS

Power to license, tax and regulate ......................................................................................................... 2.1(35) M MAINS

Removal, relocation, etc., of utilities re street improvements ......................................................................................................................... 15.44 et seq. See: UTILITIES

MANUFACTURING

Boat manufacturers and jobbers. ........................................................................................................... 2.1(54) MAPS. See: SURVEYS, MAPS AND PLATS MARBLE GAMES, TABLES

Power to license, tax and regulate ......................................................................................................... 2.1(18) Power to restrain and prohibit gaming ................................................................................................... 2.1(14)

See: GAMBLING MARINE CORPS

Military leave for city personnel ................................................................................................................... 3.5 MARKETS AND MARKET PLACES

Power to erect, establish, maintain, operate, etc. ................................................................................... 2.1(10) MAYOR

Bond ........................................................................................................................................................... 8.36 Election of .................................................................................................................................................... 5.3

See: ELECTIONS Elections generally ............................................................................................................................ 5.1 et seq. Enforcement of laws and ordinances .......................................................................................................... 8.38 Finances of city

See: FINANCES Generally, ........................................................................................................................................ 8.26 et seq. Oath of office.............................................................................................................................................. 8.51 Oaths

Authority to administer ........................................................................................................................ 8.28 Office of mayor created .............................................................................................................................. 8.26

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Organization of government Department heads, charter officials ..................................................................................... 8.31, 8.32, 8.33 Powers and duties. See herein specific subjects. Qualifications ............................................................................................................................................. 8.27 Salary .......................................................................................................................................................... 8.34 Succession to office of mayor ..................................................................................................................... 8.30 Supervision over officers of city ................................................................................................................. 8.28 Temporary disability of mayor ................................................................................................................... 8.41 Term limits ................................................................................................................................................. 8.29

MEETINGS. See: ASSEMBLIES MERCHANTS' AD VALOREM TAXES

Authority of city re ..................................................................................................................................... 6.15 See: TAXATION

MILITARY INSTALLATIONS

Lease contracts with U.S. for construction, etc. ............................................................................................ 2.6 MILITARY LEAVE

City personnel ............................................................................................................................................... 3.5 Other leave of personnel. See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

MINORS (Children, juveniles, etc.)

Power to protect, provide for protection ............................................................................................... 2.1(30) MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES

City, court, jurisdiction ..................................................................................................................... 4.1 et seq. See: COURTS

MOBS

Disorderly assemblies, control of ......................................................................................................... 2.1(23) MONEY OF CITY. See: FINANCES MOORING

Vessels, houseboats or rafts ................................................................................................................. 2.1(42) See: WATERWAYS, WATERCRAFT AND WATERFRONT STRUCTURES

MOTELS

Power to license, tax and regulate ........................................................................................................ 2.1(47) MOTION PICTURE THEATERS

Power to suppress ................................................................................................................................ 2.1(17) MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER VEHICLES

Noise making devices on vehicles, power to prohibit, suppress ........................................................... 2.1(35) MOTORCYCLES

Privilege tax on pleasure vehicles, etc. ...................................................................................................... 2.11

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MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS

Acquisition, disposition, etc., of land or buildings ............................................................................... 2.1(32) MUNICIPAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Authorization, etc. ........................................................................................................................... 10.1 et seq. See: ELECTRICITY

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Generally ................................................................................................................................................... 12.1 See: PLANNING COMMISSION

MUNICIPAL SEAL. See: COMMON SEAL MUNICIPAL UTILITIES

Public utilities in general ................................................................................................................. 14.1 et seq. See: UTILITIES

MUNICIPALITY

Body politic and corporation constituted ..................................................................................................... 1.1 Consolidation, coordination, etc., of functions

and services with county................................................................................................................ 2.1(46) Corporate name designated .................................................................................................................. 1.1

General powers ............................................................................................................................................ 1.1 Other powers. See: POWERS OF CITY Specific powers and liabilities. See specific subjects

as alphabetically, etc., indexed Incorporation of city .................................................................................................................................... 1.1 Perpetual existence, city to have .................................................................................................................. 1.2

MUSIC

Power to regulate and control use of loudspeakers, etc. ....................................................................... 2.1(35) N NATIONAL GUARD

Military leave for city personnel .................................................................................................................. 3.5 NATIONAL GUARD ARMORIES

Lease contracts with U.S. for construction, etc. .......................................................................................... 2.6 NIGHT WATCHMEN

Watchmen, power to regulate, support, etc. ......................................................................................... 2.1(62) NOISE

Loudspeakers and other noise making devices Power to license, tax, prohibit and regulate ................................................................................... 2.1(35)

Power to prevent, punish, etc................................................................................................................ 2.1(23)

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NOTES Borrowing power of city .......................................................................................................................... 6.107

See: BORROWING POWER OF CITY NOTICES

Delinquent tax notice, publication .............................................................................................................. 6.27 See: TAXATION

NUISANCES

Abatement, city powers ................................................................................................................... 2.1(4), 2.7 Dangerous houses, walks, etc. .............................................................................................................. 2.1(50) Declaration, powers ..................................................................................................................................... 2.7

O OATH, AFFIRMATION, SWEAR OR SWORN

City, treasurer, oath and bond .................................................................................................................. 3.104 Electric power board members ................................................................................................................ 10.28 Judge and clerk of city court, authority ....................................................................................................... 4.6 Oath of office of elected officials ............................................................................................................... 8.51 Officer's bonds and oaths ............................................................................................................................. 3.2

OBSCENITY

Power to suppress ................................................................................................................................. 2.1(17) OCCUPATIONS

Privilege taxes ............................................................................................................................................ 6.44 See: PRIVILEGE TAXES; See also: LICENSES AND PERMITS

OFFENSES

Election offenses..............................................................................................................................5.50 et seq. See: ELECTIONS

Jurisdiction and appeals from city court ........................................................................................... 4.1 et seq. See: COURTS

OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Appointment of officials Generally ........................................................................................................................................ 2.1(44)

Appointments Specific appointments. See specific officers, etc.,

alphabetically indexed. Attorney for city. See herein: City Attorney Bonds and oaths of officers ......................................................................................................................... 3.2

City treasurer .................................................................................................................................... 3.104 Bonds of certain city officials ............................................................................................................... 2.1(45) Chief of fire department

Fire department generally. See: FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief of police

Duties. See: POLICE DEPARTMENT City attorney

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Generally .................................................................................................................................. 3.61 et seq. See: CITY ATTORNEY

City auditor Generally ................................................................................................................................ 3.111 et seq. City finance officer

Generally ............................................................................................................................................. 3.96 City judge

Minimum salaries ............................................................................................................... 3.6,4.20 et seq. See: COURTS

City treasurer Generally ............................................................................................................................... 3.102 et seq.

See: FINANCES Clerk of city court

Appointment ............................................................................................................................ 4.38 et seq. See: COURTS

Collection of funds for city by personnel City finance officer, duties in general .................................................................................................. 3.96

See: CITY FINANCE OFFICER; See also: FINANCES Compensation, salaries, etc.

Board members. See specific boards as alphabetically, topically, etc., indexed

City judge ............................................................................................................................................. 3.6 Mayor and city council ............................................................................................................... 8.34, 8.12

Contracts, franchises, etc. Employee having interest in ................................................................................................................. 3.1

Creation, discontinuance, etc., of offices, as to ........................................................................................... 2.8 Creation of offices ................................................................................................................................ 2.1(44) Discharge and appeal ............................................................................................................ 3.79, 13.44 et seq. Election inspectors ..................................................................................................................................... 5.11 Elections

See: ELECTIONS Eligibility for office ..................................................................................................................................... 3.1

Bonds and oaths requirements .............................................................................................................. 3.2 Legally qualified voter requirement .................................................................................................. 3.1.1 Resident requirements ....................................................................................................................... 3.1.1

Fire personnel generally .................................................................................................................. 13.1 et seq. See: FIRE DEPARTMENT

Fire and police pension fund ................................................................................................................... 13.63 Judge. See herein: City Judge Leave. See herein specific types of leave granted. Litigation

Duties of city attorney ......................................................................................................................... 3.63 See: CITY ATTORNEY

Mayor and city council ..................................................................................................................... 8.1 et seq. See: MAYOR; See also: CITY COUNCIL

Membership in boards, etc. See: BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS. See also specific boards as alphabetically indexed.

Military leave .............................................................................................................................................. 3.5 Oaths of officers .......................................................................................................................................... 3.2

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City treasurer .................................................................................................................................... 3.104 Pensions ........................................................................................................................................... 3.35, 13.63

See: PENSIONS, RETIREMENT AND DEATH BENEFITS Recall ...............................................................................................................................................3.18 et seq.

See: RECALL Residence requirement.............................................................................................................................. 3.1.1 Retirement ....................................................................................................................................... 3.35, 13.63

See: PENSIONS, RETIREMENT AND DEATH BENEFITS Steam fitter inspector office, creation ................................................................................................... 2.1(59) Successors in office

Officers to serve until qualified, etc. .................................................................................................... 3.3 Supervision by mayor ................................................................................................................................. 8.38

See: MAYOR Supplemental pension payments ................................................................................................................. 2.14

See: PENSIONS, RETIREMENT, AND DEATH BENEFITS Terms of office

Terms are indexed to officer elected or appointed, etc. See specific officers as alphabetically indexed.

Vacancies in office Other matters regarding vacancies. See specific officers

elsewhere as alphabetically indexed. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ETC.

Amendment and repeal ............................................................................................................................ 11.10 City council

General authority of ............................................................................................................................. 11.1 Codification

Amendment, repeal, etc., of existing ordinances .............................................................................. 11.12 Authority of city ............................................................................................................................... 11.11 Code conclusive as to law in city...................................................................................................... 11.12 Use of code as evidence ................................................................................................................... 11.12

Existing ordinances saved from repeal .................................................................................................... 11.10 Functions of mayor and city council. See: MAYOR;

See also: CITY COUNCIL Initiative and referendum

Proposed ordinances ......................................................................................................................... 11.24 Referendum ...................................................................................................................................... 11.25

Introductory clause ..................................................................................................................................... 11.3 Passage of ordinances

Vote required ....................................................................................................................................... 11.9 Readings required. ...................................................................................................................................... 11.2 Recording of ordinances by clerk ............................................................................................................... 11.5 Repeal or amendment .............................................................................................................................. 11.10 Signature of mayor

Ordinances may become valid without ................................................................................................ 11.8 Signing of ordinances, etc. .......................................................................................................................... 11.5 Utility actions to be resolution ...................................................................................................... 14.13 et seq.

See: UTILITIES

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Veto power of mayor Generally ............................................................................................................................................. 11.6 Item veto.............................................................................................................................................. 11.7

When ordinances take effect ....................................................................................................................... 11.4 OVERGROWTH. See: WEEDS, RUBBISH AND BRUSH OVERPASSES

Railroad company responsibility for maintenance, etc. ................................................................... 16.1 et seq. See: RAILROADS AND TRAINS

P PARKING

Court costs and procedures re parking tickets ............................................................................................. 4.4 Court procedure generally. See: COURTS

PARKING METERS

Corporate powers relative to ....................................................................................................................... 2.5 PARKS AND RECREATION

Golf driving ranges and archeries Power to license and regulate ........................................................................................................ 2.1(53)

Land beyond corporate limits, acquisition ............................................................................................ 2.1(27) Planning commission functions and duties ................................................................................................. 12.5 Plats and subdivisions in general .................................................................................................. 12.38 et seq.

See: PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS Property acquisition, powers ................................................................................................................ 2.1(28)

Eminent domain powers ................................................................................................................ 2.1(26) Zoning, applicable regulations ..................................................................................................... 12.21 et seq.

See: ZONING PASSENGER CARS OR BUSES

Privilege tax on pleasure vehicles, etc. ....................................................................................................... 2.11 PATROL SERVICE

Watchmen, power to regulate, support, etc. ......................................................................................... 2.1(62) PEDDLERS, CANVASSERS AND SOLICITORS

Handbill distributors Power to license, tax and regulate ................................................................................................. 2.1(37)

PENALTIES. See: FINES, FORFEITURES AND OTHER PENALTIES PENSIONS, RETIREMENT AND DEATH BENEFITS Fire and police pension .................................................................................................................. 13.63 et seq. General pension plan ....................................................................................................................... 3.35 et seq. PERFORMANCE BOND. See also: BONDS

Oath and bond of treasurer ...................................................................................................................... 3.104

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PERMITS. See: LICENSES AND PERMITS PERSONAL PROPERTY

Delinquent personalty taxes and assessments, collection ........................................................................... 6.36 See: TAXATION

Powers of city generally .............................................................................................................................. 1.1 Other powers. See: PROPERTY

PERSONNEL. See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES PETITIONS

Initiative procedure .................................................................................................................................. 11.24 See: ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ETC.

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

Gasoline filling stations Corporate powers relative to ......................................................................................................... 2.1(55)

PIERS

Waterfront structures, construction, etc. ............................................................................................... 2.1(13) See: WATERWAYS, WATERCRAFT AND WATERFRONT STRUCTURES

PIN BALL MACHINES

Power to license, tax and regulate ........................................................................................................ 2.1(18) Power to restrain and prohibit gaming .................................................................................................. 2.1(14)

PLANNING COMMISSION

Authorized ................................................................................................................................................. 12.1 Zoning .......................................................................................................................................... 12.21 et seq.

See: ZONING Zoning plan

Preparation .......................................................................................................................................... 12.8 PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS

Duties of planning commission. See: PLANNING COMMISSION Submission, approval required ................................................................................................................ 12.38

PLEAS. See: SUITS AND PLEAS PLOTS

Planning commission duties ....................................................................................................................... 12.7 See: PLANNING COMMISSION

Plats and subdivisions in general .................................................................................................. 12.38 et seq. PLUMBING

Board of plumbing examiners created ......................................................................................................... 9.2 Building inspection department, establishment .................................................................................... 2.1(25) Steam boiler installations, regulation of, etc. ........................................................................................ 2.1(59)

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POKER Power to restrain and prohibit gaming .................................................................................................. 2.1(14)

POLES AND WIRES


Municipal electrical system ............................................................................................................. 10.1 et seq. See: ELECTRICITY

Removal, relocation of utility installations, etc. ........................................................................... 15.44 et seq. See: UTILITIES

Utility system contracts, eminent domain, etc. .......................................................................................... 14.2 POLICE DEPARTMENT

Chief of Police ........................................................................................................................................... 8.33 Court costs, as to ......................................................................................................................................... 4.4

See: COURTS Departments of city generally .................................................................................................................... 8.31

See: DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER AGENCIES OF CITY Fire and police pension fund ........................................................................................................ 13.63 et seq. Gratuities prohibited .................................................................................................................................. 13.8 Political activities ....................................................................................................................................... 13.7 Providing for ........................................................................................................................................ 2.1(41) Reinstated employees .............................................................................................................................. 13.50 Special policemen, appointment ................................................................................................................. 13.3 Tenure

Arbitrary, etc., dismissal, etc., prohibited ......................................................................................... 13.44 Dismissal, suspension, etc.

Accordance with provisions ...................................................................................................... 13.47 Hearings .................................................................................................................................... 13.49 Written charges ......................................................................................................................... 13.48

Effective date ................................................................................................................................... 13.44 Reinstated employees ....................................................................................................................... 13.50 Rights of appeal under general state law .......................................................................................... 13.51 Suspension, maximum period ........................................................................................................... 13.45

Uniform and equipment allowance .......................................................................................................... 13.14 Uniforms damaged in discharge of duty

City to pay for repair ........................................................................................................................ 13.13 Watchmen, power to regulate, support, etc. ......................................................................................... 2.1(62)

POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS

Election regulations .......................................................................................................................... 5.1 et seq. See: ELECTIONS

POOLROOMS AND BILLIARD PARLORS

Power to restrain and prohibit gaming .................................................................................................. 2.1(14) POORHOUSES

Power of city to establish............................................................................................................................. 1.1

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POULTRY Corporate powers relative to animals and fowl..................................................................................... 2.1(24)

See: ANIMALS AND FOWL POWER PLANTS

Municipal electrical system ............................................................................................................ 10.1 et seq. See: ELECTRICITY

POWERS OF CITY

Additional general powers Ordinances and other powers ........................................................................................................ 2.1(65)

Borrowing powers ..................................................................................................................... 6.107, 2.1(66) See: BORROWING POWER OF CITY

General enumeration of corporate powers ............................................................................................. 1.1, 2.1 PRIMARY ELECTIONS

Required ...................................................................................................................................................... 5.2 See: ELECTIONS

PRISONS AND PRISONERS

City workhouse ............................................................................................................................................ 4.8 City-county workhouse ................................................................................................................................ 4.9 Court costs, as to.......................................................................................................................................... 4.4

See: COURTS Court costs, litigation tax not required ......................................................................................................... 4.4 Fines, forfeitures and penalties ........................................................................................................4.50 et seq.

See: FINES, FORFEITURES AND OTHER PENALTIES Good conduct deductions from sentence ................................................................................................... 4.52

PRIVILEGE TAXES. See also: LICENSES AND PERMITS

Authority of city generally .......................................................................................................................... 6.44 Taxation generally. See: TAXATION

PROCUREMENT. See: PURCHASING PROFESSIONS

Privilege taxes generally ............................................................................................................................. 6.44 See: LICENSES AND PERMITS

PROPERTY

Electric power board powers of eminent domain .................................................................................... 10.35 Eminent domain powers ....................................................................................................................... 2.1(26) Power of city to purchase, receive, hold, etc. .............................................................................................. 1.1 Public grounds

Providing for enclosing, improving, regulating, etc. ..................................................................... 2.1(12) Surplus property, disposition ................................................................................................................ 2.1(33) Taxation ...........................................................................................................................................6.15 et seq.

See: TAXATION Utility system bonds, contracts, eminent domain, etc. ................................................................................ 14.2 Zoning, applicable regulations ...................................................................................................... 12.21 et seq.

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See: ZONING PROSTITUTION

Disorderly, etc., houses, suppression .................................................................................................... 2.1(64) Venereal disease control, powers ......................................................................................................... 2.1(58)

PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES. See: ASSEMBLIES PUBLIC BUILDINGS

Lighting of streets and public buildings, powers ..................................................................................... 2.1(9) PUBLIC GROUNDS

Power to provide for enclosing, improving, regulating, etc. ................................................................. 2.1(12) PUBLIC HEALTH. See: HEALTH AND SANITATION PUBLIC NUISANCES. See: NUISANCES PUBLIC SEWERS. See: SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. See: TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC UTILITIES

Generally ......................................................................................................................................... 14.1 et seq. See: UTILITIES

PUBLIC WAYS

Plats and subdivisions in general ............................................................................................................. 12.38 PUBLIC WHARVES. See: WATERWAYS, WATERCRAFT AND WATERFRONT STRUCTURES PUBLIC WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS

Public works generally .................................................................................................................... 15.1 et seq. See: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

See: DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER AGENCIES OF CITY PUBLICATIONS

Ordinance and resolution procedures .............................................................................................. 11.1 et seq See: ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ETC.

PURCHASING

City Finance Officer, duties in general ...................................................................................................... 3.96 See: FINANCES

Contracts generally. See: CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS Franchise ordinances ................................................................................................................................... 7.2

See: FRANCHISES

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Q QUARANTINES

Contagious diseases ............................................................................................................................... 2.1(5) Venereal diseases .................................................................................................................................. 2.1(58)

See: DISEASE CONTROL R RADIO ANTENNAS


RADIO COMMUNICATIONS


RAILROAD OR TURNPIKE COMPANIES

Authority to subscribe to stock in ................................................................................................................ 2.9 RAILROADS AND TRAINS

Bridge maintenance responsibility .............................................................................................................. 16.1 Condemnation of railroads or other corporate property

Street improvements, for purposes of ................................................................................................. 15.7 Dangerous crossings, authority to require watchmen ................................................................................. 16.2

REAL PROPERTY

General powers of city re ............................................................................................................................. 1.1 Property generally. See: PROPERTY

Property tax assessments .................................................................................................................6.66 et seq. See: TAXATION

RECALL

Authorization, procedure ............................................................................................................................ 3.18 RECOGNIZANCE BOND

Court costs, as to.......................................................................................................................................... 4.4 See: COURTS

RECREATION. See: PARKS AND RECREATION REFERENDUM

Legislative procedures .................................................................................................................. 11.24 et seq. See: ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ETC.

REGISTRATION

Supplemental registration of voters ............................................................................................................. 5.4 See: ELECTIONS

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RENTALS AND LEASES General powers of city ................................................................................................................................ 1.1

REPEALS

Perpetual existence of city re ....................................................................................................................... 1.2 RESOLUTIONS. See: ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ETC. REST HOMES

Power to license, tax and regulate ........................................................................................................ 2.1(47) REVENUE OF CITY. See: FINANCES REVOLVERS

Corporate powers relative to ................................................................................................................ 2.1(19) RIGHTS-OF-WAY


RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS


Public utilities, acquisition for .............................................................................................................. 2.1(39) Sewerage system regulations ........................................................................................................ 15.19 et seq.

See: SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL RIOTS

Disorderly assemblies, control of ......................................................................................................... 2.1(23) ROOMING HOUSES

Power to license, tax and regulate ........................................................................................................ 2.1(47) RUBBISH. See: WEEDS, RUBBISH AND BRUSH S SALARIES

Personnel. See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES SANITATION. See: HEALTH AND SANITATION SEAL. See: COMMON SEAL SERVICE STATIONS


SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL

Applicable street regulations ........................................................................................................... 15.1 et seq.

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See: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS Collection of sewer charges

Authority of water company to contract for. ........................................................................................ 15.8 Definitions ................................................................................................................................................ 15.19 Eminent domain powers ........................................................................................................................ 2.1(26) Gas, water, sewer and other connections by city ...................................................................................... 15.61

See: UTILITIES Installation construction, establishing, etc.

General powers of city ...................................................................................................................... 2.1(8) Powers of city, generally. ......................................................................................................................... 15.20 Public utilities in general. See: UTILITIES Public ways provisions applicable. See: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS Removal, relocation of utility installations, etc. ............................................................................15.44 et seq.

See: UTILITIES Steam boiler installations, regulation of, etc. ......................................................................................... 2.1(59)

SHOTGUNS

Corporate powers relative to .................................................................................................................. 2.1(19) SIDEWALKS. See: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS SLOT MACHINES

Power to restrain and prohibit gaming ................................................................................................... 2.1(14) SOLICITORS

Handbill distribution regulated .............................................................................................................. 2.1(37) SPECIAL CITY JUDGE

Election, etc. ....................................................................................................................................4.24 et seq. See: COURTS

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

Gas, water, sewer and other connections by city ...................................................................................... 15.61 See: UTILITIES

SPECIAL GRANTS


STATE

Consolidation of services, functions, etc., with ..................................................................................... 2.1(46) STATIONARY ENGINEERS

Power to examine, license, etc. .............................................................................................................. 2.1(34) STEAM FITTER INSPECTOR

Power to create office, etc. .................................................................................................................... 2.1(59) STEAM PLANTS

Power to license and examine stationary engineers operating ............................................................... 2.1(34)

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STOCK, LIVESTOCK


STOCKS AND BONDS. See also: BONDS

Authority to subscribe to stock in railroad or turnpike companies. .............................................................. 2.9 STRAY ANIMALS

Corporate powers relative to animals and fowl ................................................................................... 2.1(24) See: ANIMALS AND FOWL

STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

Bridges, culverts, sewers and gutters Construction, erection, establishing, etc. ........................................................................................ 2.1(8)

Cleaning, sweeping, repairing, improving, etc. General powers of city ................................................................................................................... 2.1(7)

Construction, reconstruction, establishing, grading, etc. General powers of city ................................................................................................................... 2.1(7)

Dangerous houses, walks, etc. ............................................................................................................. 2.1(50) Eminent domain powers ...................................................................................................................... 2.1(26) Franchise ordinances .................................................................................................................................. 7.2

See: FRANCHISES Gasoline filling stations

Corporate powers relative to ........................................................................................................ 2.1(55) General powers of city ........................................................................................................................... 2.1(7) Improvements. See herein: Public Works and Improvements Lighting of streets and public buildings, powers ................................................................................... 2.1(9) Parking meters

General powers .................................................................................................................................... 2.5 Planning commission functions and duties ............................................................................................... 12.5 Public utilities rights-of-way, granting ................................................................................................ 2.1(39) Public works and improvements

Assessments, adjustment ................................................................................................................... 15.3 Authority of city and commissioners generally ................................................................................. 15.1 New assessments, when original assessments invalid ........................................................................ 15.4 Railroads and other corporations

Authority to condemn property for streets, etc. .......................................................................... 15.7 Removal, relocation of utility installations, etc. ................................................................... 15.44 et seq. Sewerage system

See: SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL Work done on cost-plus, etc., basis

Negotiations with lowest responsible bidder .............................................................................. 15.6 Railroad company responsibility for maintenance, etc. ................................................................... 16.1 et seq.

See: RAILROADS AND TRAINS Removal, relocation of utility installations, etc. ............................................................................ 15.44 et seq.

See: UTILITIES Utility system bonds, contracts, eminent domain, etc. ................................................................................ 14.2

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SUBDIVISIONS. See also: PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS Eminent domain powers ........................................................................................................................ 2.1(26)

SUBPOENAS

Court costs, as to........................................................................................................................................... 4.4 See: COURTS

Generally. See: WRITS, WARRANTS AND OTHER PROCESSES SUITS AND PLEAS

Power of city to sue and be sued, etc. .......................................................................................................... 1.1 Legal liability fund ........................................................................................................................6.166 et seq. Utility bondholder's rights .......................................................................................................................... 14.9 Warrants, etc., generally. See: WRIT'S, WARRANTS AND OTHER PROCESSES

SURETY

Oath and bond of city treasurer ................................................................................................................ 3.104 Official bonds for certain officials ......................................................................................................... 2.1(45)

SURETY COMPANIES

Taxicab and other vehicle for hire indemnity bond requirement ........................................................... 2.1(16) SURPLUS PROPERTY

Sale, lease or other disposition .............................................................................................................. 2.1(33) SURVEYS, MAPS AND PLATS

Municipal planning ..................................................................................................................................... 12.1 Subdivisions. See: PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS Zoning, applicable regulations ...................................................................................................... 12.21 et seq.

See: ZONING T TAXATION

Attorneys Collection of taxes. See herein: Delinquent Taxes

Borrowing power of city ........................................................................................................................... 6.107 See: BORROWING POWER OF CITY

Delinquent taxes City may purchase property at tax sales .............................................................................................. 6.32 Court authority re title to real property ................................................................................................ 6.30 Court decree prima facie evidence of certain facts, etc. ...................................................................... 6.30 Delinquent tax notice, publication ....................................................................................................... 6.27 Delinquent tax attorney

Appointment ................................................................................................................................. 6.35 Compensation ............................................................................................................................... 6.38 Distress warrants, issuance. .......................................................................................................... 6.19 Personalty taxes and assessments

Attorney may also collect ...................................................................................................... 6.36 Withdrawing tax, etc., collections

When collections not made within five years ........................................................................ 6.37

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Finality of court decree........................................................................................................................ 6.30 Income producing property

Appointment of receivers for ....................................................................................................... 6.34 Lien on property, taxes as .................................................................................................................... 6.26 Lien subordinate only to state and county taxes, etc. .......................................................................... 6.28 Lists of delinquent real estate taxes furnished tax attorney ................................................................. 6.28 Suits against defendant, limitations and procedures ............................................................................ 6.29 Suits filed, when .................................................................................................................................. 6.28 Title to real property

Authority of courts re ................................................................................................................... 6.30 Distress warrants ........................................................................................................................................ 6.19 Due date of taxes, designation .................................................................................................................... 6.17 Exemptions

Islands and towheads. .......................................................................................................................... 6.20 Prohibited, permitted, when ............................................................................................................. 2.1(1)

Fire and police pension fund ........................................................................................................ 13.63 et seq. Levy and collection of property taxes...................................................................................................... 2.1(1) License taxes on privileges, businesses, etc.

Authority of city re .............................................................................................................................. 6.16 Liens

Delinquent taxes. See herein that subject. Liens, assessments, etc., for nuisance abatement expenses ...................................................................... 2.1(4) Merchants' ad valorem taxes

Authority of city re .............................................................................................................................. 6.15 Nonpayment of taxes, penalties .................................................................................................................. 6.18

Distress warrants ................................................................................................................................. 6.19 Privilege taxes

Levy and collection of ........................................................................................................... 2.1(2), 6.44 See: PRIVILEGE TAXES

Tax attorney Collection of delinquent taxes. See herein: Delinquent Taxes

Tax limitations on utility bond issues ...................................................................................................... 14.10 See: UTILITIES

Utility bonds tax exemption........................................................................................................................ 14.4 TAXICABS

Privilege tax on pleasure of vehicles, etc. ................................................................................................... 2.11 Vehicles for hire, licensing and taxing, etc. ........................................................................................... 2.1(16)

TELEPHONE, TELEGRAPH, ETC.


Removal, relocation of utility installations, etc ............................................................................ 15.44 et seq. See: UTILITIES

TELEVISION


Removal, relocation, etc., of utilities re public improvements ........................................................................................................................ 15.44 et seq.

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See: UTILITIES THEATRICAL EXHIBITIONS

Power to suppress ................................................................................................................................. 2.1(17) TOURIST CAMPS, HOTELS, ETC.

Power to license, tax and regulate ........................................................................................................ 2.1(47) TOURIST GUIDES

Power to license, tax and regulate ........................................................................................................ 2.1(48) TOY PISTOLS

Corporate powers relative to ................................................................................................................. 2.1(19) TRADES, CALLINGS, ETC.

Privilege taxes generally ............................................................................................................................. 6.44 See: PRIVILEGE TAXES; See also: LICENSES AND PERMITS

TRAFFIC

Generally ...................................................................................................................................................... 2.5 TRAILERS

Power to license, tax and regulate ........................................................................................................ 2.1(47) TRANSPORTATION

Railroads ..........................................................................................................................................16.1 et seq. See: RAILROADS AND TRAINS

Vehicles for hire, licensing and taxing, etc. ........................................................................................... 2.1(16) TREASURER. See also: CITY FINANCE OFFICER

City finances generally. See: FINANCES TUNNELS

Public utilities rights-of-way, granting.................................................................................................. 2.1(39) Public ways generally. See: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS

TURNPIKE COMPANIES. See: RAILROAD OR TURNPIKE COMPANIES U UNDERBRUSH. See: WEEDS, RUBBISH AND BRUSH UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

Removal, relocation of utility installations, etc. ........................................................................... 15.44 et seq. See: UTILITIES AND TRAINS

UNDERPASSES

Railroad company responsibility for maintenance, etc. ...................................................................16.1 et seq. See: RAILROADS AND TRAINS

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Lease contracts with federal government..................................................................................................... 2.6

UTILITIES

Act supplementary to prior acts ............................................................................................................... 14.14 Action by board to be by resolution ........................................................................................................ 14.13 Applicable street improvement regulations .................................................................................... 15.1 et seq.

See: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS City council, defined .................................................................................................................................. 14.1 Bonds

Debt limitations not applicable ............................................................................................................ 14.5 Elections required, when ..................................................................................................................... 14.3 Execution............................................................................................................................................. 14.4 Income and proceeds from systems

Separate accounts required ........................................................................................................ 14.12 Interest ................................................................................................................................................ 14.4 Lien on revenue of systems, status ...................................................................................................... 14.7 Negotiability ........................................................................................................................................ 14.4 Payability, how payable ....................................................................................................................... 14.4 Proceeds used, how .......................................................................................................................... 14.11 Resolutions authorizing ....................................................................................................................... 14.4 Rights of bondholders ......................................................................................................................... 14.9 Securing, city authority ....................................................................................................................... 14.8 Signatures ............................................................................................................................................ 14.4 Tax exemption ..................................................................................................................................... 14.4 Taxing power to pay bonds

Bondholders may not compel city to use ................................................................................... 14.10 Validity, when ..................................................................................................................................... 14.6

Borrowing power of city .......................................................................................................................... 6.107 See: BORROWING POWER OF CITY

City, defined ......................................................................................................................................... 14.1(a) Debt limitations

Inapplicable to bond issues ................................................................................................................. 14.5 Definitions .................................................................................................................................................. 14.1 Departments of city generally .................................................................................................................... 8.31

See: DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER AGENCIES OF CITY Electric power board powers of eminent domain .................................................................................... 10.35 Eminent domain powers ........................................................................................................... 2.1(26),14.2(f) Federal agency, defined .............................................................................................................................. 14.1 Franchise ordinances ................................................................................................................................... 7.2

See: FRANCHISES Gas system

Authority of city to acquire ................................................................................................................. 14.2 Bonds. See herein that subject. Defined .......................................................................................................................................... 14.1(e)

Gas, water, sewer and other utility connections by city Expense of abutting property owners

City authority to make connections at expense of ..................................................................... 15.61 Municipal electrical system ............................................................................................................. 10.1 et seq.

See: ELECTRICITY

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Removal, relocation and installation re improvements Certification and collection of assessments ...................................................................................... 15.50 Installation of utilities by abutting property owners

Assessment and penalty constitutes lien .................................................................................... 15.49 City may require work to be done ............................................................................................. 15.47 City may do work when owner fails .......................................................................................... 15.48

Poles, cables, etc. Assessment and penalty to constitute lien on property .............................................................. 15.46 City may do work when company fails...................................................................................... 15.45 Removal prior to widening, etc., of public ways ....................................................................... 15.44

Right-of-way for public utilities Granting, regulating ....................................................................................................................... 2.1(39)

Sewerage system, generally .......................................................................................................... 15.19 et seq. See: SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL

Water system Authority of city to acquire................................................................................................................. 14.2 Bonds. See herein that subject.

Generally. See: WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION

V VAGRANCY

Venereal disease control, powers ......................................................................................................... 2.1(58) VEHICLES FOR HIRE

Certificates of convenience and necessity Power to require, issue, etc. ........................................................................................................... 2.1(16)

Privilege tax on pleasure vehicles, etc. ....................................................................................................... 2.11 Zoning, applicable regulations ...................................................................................................... 12.21 et seq.

See: ZONING VENEREAL DISEASE

Corporate powers relative to ................................................................................................................. 2.1(58) See: DISEASE CONTROL

VESSELS

Anchoring and mooring ........................................................................................................................ 2.1(42) See: WATERWAYS, WATERCRAFT AND WATERFRONT STRUCTURES

VIADUCTS

Railroad company responsibility for maintenance, etc. ...................................................................16.1 et seq. See: RAILROADS AND TRAINS

VIOLATIONS

Election offenses..............................................................................................................................5.50 et seq. See: ELECTIONS

State law violations Jurisdiction and appeal from city court ................................................................................................ 4.2

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VOTER REGISTRATION

Generally .............................................................................................................................................. 5.1, 5.4 See: ELECTIONS

W WAGERING

Power to restrain and prohibit gaming .................................................................................................. 2.1(14) WAGES

Compensation of personnel. See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WARRANTS

City finance officer, duties in general ......................................................................................................... 3.96 Distress warrants ........................................................................................................................................ 6.19 Finances of city generally. See: FINANCES Hamilton County criminal court jurisdiction ............................................................................................... 4.3

WATCHMEN

Power to establish, support and regulate .............................................................................................. 2.1(62) WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION

Authority of city to acquire water system ................................................................................................... 14.2 Authority to sell water ................................................................................................................................ 14.2 Bonds

Issuance, authority. .............................................................................................................................. 14.2 Collection of sewer charges

Authority of water company to contract for. ....................................................................................... 15.8 Eminent domain powers ....................................................................................................................... 2.1(26) Franchise ordinances ................................................................................................................................... 7.2

See: FRANCHISES Gas, water, sewer and other connections by city .......................................................................... 15.61 et seq.

See: UTILITIES Power of the city to acquire property for installing

waterworks, etc. .................................................................................................................................... 1.1 Public utilities in general. See: UTILITIES Removal, relocation of utility installations, etc. ........................................................................... 15.44 et seq. Steam boiler installations, regulation of, etc. ........................................................................................ 2.1(59) Waterworks

Providing for ................................................................................................................................. 2.1(61) Wells, cisterns, etc.

Power to provide for temporary or permanent closing, etc. .......................................................... 2.1(43) Zoning, applicable regulations ..................................................................................................... 12.21 et seq.

See: ZONING WATERWAYS, WATERCRAFT AND WATERFRONT STRUCTURES

Anchoring and mooring of vessels ....................................................................................................... 2.1(42) Boat manufacturers and jobber agents, etc.

Power to license, tax and regulate . .............................................................................................. 2.1(54)

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Ferries, power to regulate, control ........................................................................................................ 2.1(63) Sewerage system, powers of city .............................................................................................................. 15.20

See: SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL Public wharves. ..................................................................................................................................... 2.1(13)

WEEDS, RUBBISH AND BRUSH

Corporate powers relative to abatement .............................................................................................. 2.1(51) WELLS, CISTERNS, ETC.

Power to close, open, regulate .............................................................................................................. 2.1(43) WILD ANIMALS, WILD FOWL, ETC.

Corporate powers relative to animals and fowl..................................................................................... 2.1(24) WITNESSES

Court costs, as to......................................................................................................................................... 4.4 See: COURTS

WOODEN BUILDINGS

Building inspection department, establishment .................................................................................... 2.1(25) Firearms, fireworks and fire hazards, etc.

Power to control, prohibit, etc. ...................................................................................................... 2.1(19) Power to restrain prohibit erection of ................................................................................................... 2.1(19)

WORKHOUSES

Power of city to establish ............................................................................................................................. 1.1 See: PRISONS AND PRISONERS

WRITS, WARRANTS AND OTHER PROCESSES

Court costs, litigation tax not required ........................................................................................................ 4.4 Courts generally. See: COURTS Distress warrants ........................................................................................................................................ 6.19 Signing of minutes and process in city court ............................................................................................... 4.5

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ZONING

Advisory and appeals board ................................................................................................................... 12.26 Dangerous, detrimental buildings

Power to destroy, remove, etc. ...................................................................................................... 2.1(25) Enforcement of provisions ....................................................................................................................... 12.27 Gasoline filling stations

Corporate powers relative to ......................................................................................................... 2.1(55) Height, area regulations

Authorization, generally, purposes ................................................................................................... 12.22 Inspection department, establishment ................................................................................................... 2.1(25) Penalties.................................................................................................................................................. 12.27 Planning commission

Generally. See: PLANNING COMMISSION Plats and subdivisions ................................................................................................................................ 12.1

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See: PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS Preexisting uses and structures ................................................................................................................ 12.25 Use regulations

Authorization, generally, purposes ................................................................................................... 12.21

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