The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-12-01

randa Of all work done by the city engineer. or
under his direction aud control, during his
term OF Office shall be thu property OF the city.
ney to prosecute in behalf the people al Grim
inal cases arising upon violations Of the pro-
visions OF this charter and city ordinances and
which the city may be legally interested; pro.
vided, the council shall have control OF all lit
igation Of the city and may employ other attor-
to assist the city attorney therein.
He shall give his advice or opinion in writ
ng By ts o. tSus.
touching his ONCE as by the council may be re-
ths form sna S II M ssi cr uSs
bonds requited ny this charter or by ordinance
Of the council. before the same are submitted
He shall ap .rove Il, writing the drafts Of all
contracts before the same are entered into on
Both he md d His deputies shall devote their
entire time to the duties Of thsir once, and il
shall be unlawful for thcm to accept any fees,
payment, emolument or thing Of value other
than that received from the city for the per-
formauos Of any legal practice.
s Sec 90. The mayor shall appoint three citi.
zens two OF whom shall be architects In good
profession not less than three years in this city,
to constsuis the the board of ba ding u commissOn,
shall meet at least once month.
The building department shall con.ist Of q
building superintendent and an assistant su-
psrintendent (and the latter must be plumber
OF approved character and experiencel, bo' h of
whom shall be appointed by said building
commission; and ofas many other officers and
employees Is the council may by ordinance
from time TO time determine to be necessary.
;. The salaries Of all oficers and employees of
SnsaE e sSs q t s
ordinance, The board Of building commission
ers shall preicribs ne rules and sulations for
enfotce the penalties fof their violation. The
board of building commissioners shall have
such other powers and perform such other du-
ties - may b granted or imposed by ordi-
The superintendent Of buildings shall be an
architect, builder, OF master mechanic OF APP
proved character and experience. BE shall
erected By or for liz city. Hs shsii have
charge Of the enforcement Of all ordinances
pertaining 70 party walls and to the erection,
buildings, and the nature and ARRANGEMENT OF
heating, plumbing ana vsntilsting appli-
Bee 81. The water ovtrscer shall have the
general charge, care and supervision Of all
waters and water works belonging to the city,
and the distribution Of said waters. so far IS
nence, and shall perform such other and fur
nance. he shall devote his entire time to the
All the waters and water works Of the city,
both for irtigstIon .purp9sss as well % for do
mestic ana msnI,fa e purpo ,es, shall be
three az citizens to be appointed by the mayor
by and with the approval Of the Common
long to the poca pssty s1d al
ssement sale ana distnbntion 81 such CHI water ns
and general charge thereof shall be vested in
Said water commission, when appointed,
shall have control q 81 Insttsr ls!ins to the
1a eono 81 re :n ana %sas wUrs
rental Of water and Of the collection 81 rates
Said water commission shall annually fix
the rates 10 DO CHARGED for water, which rate
shall not be enforced until Ito approval by the
!. Sec Sc, The street superintendent shall have
the general care Of. and frequently inspect the
streets OF. the city. He shall receive and In
and shsii have charge Of the enforceme Mt oi
AZ ordinances pertaining to street obstruc-
He shall frequently inspect all public works
same are In course OF conktruc ion, inspect and
approve or reject all material used in such
construction, whether done by contract or 9TH
erw1sc; ana shall ct once report to the council
all deviations from contracts and use Of I'M
works: and shall hsye the power. pending in.
He shall make report to the city council at
each regular meeting OF the same upon all
ppon
works or improvements and repairs-whether
pctitioned for or not--as he may from time to
the Appearance Of the city and to promote the
heslth Z, safety and convenience Of the inhabi
soon alter the close Il Is. eciI Year s 4 pos.
- fSs Various works Of ceastrustlon Gar
during. the past year. together With the
(b) Ths. cost In detail d the. maintsnsnss
lures under his CONTROL and u the strssts.
sewers and water works.
.cl The cost q once expenses and the man
D. The improvements and repsits which,
IN his opinion, should be undertaken by the
city during the next suoceeding year,
department - he may consider OF interest or
lie shall siv. his undivided time and alton
work Tor nor take =. any q fee Or professional re-
than the city during his term Of ofice unless
ordered or permitted to the contrary BY the
Sec. 81. Tho health oficsr shall have powers
and perform such duties g are herein or may
him. Both he and his deputies shall devote
their entire time 70 the duties Of their once.
Hec DO. IL snail Do the outy Of the mayor,
city auditor, health onicer. watef oversees. city
clerk, city engineer, superintendent of build
ings, chief engineer Of the fire department.,
Of the Los Angeles public library, board Of park
commissioners and the board Of water com.
mi sioners, each to present 70 the council at
its meeting in the second week IN December Of
@ last WHICH .Ss . fSS
tiS The city attorney shall. in his report,
ings in the supreme and superior courts. where
what case. have been disposed q during l The
year. and in what manner, and the condition
Of those remaining ON the calendar.
az The city treasurer shall show, In his re-
port specifically, the amount Of all indebted
ness Of the CITY: Of money received BY him
and from whom; the amount paid out, when.
and to whom: and the date and number Of the
demands on which the respective amounts are
paid.
statement q sas srsn.aotoas q 81. o Rssp ss
provided in section A.
Der Of arrests made by. him, the offenses
names Of the policemen employed, when ap-
and. other property received from prisoners
and The disposition Of the same
ton Of the health of the city. during the year.
and the number of cases Of diseases which he
has treated; and other matters Of interest per-
s. Tie = water t overseer shall, ia his report
show tho amount of water rates or charges
collected by him; and shall mako . detailed
statement Of the condition Of the water systems
Of the city. 20 far - the same are entrusted to
u. The report Of the city clerk shall show
the nombsr OF licenses issued. and for what