The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-11-26

randa of all work done by the city engineer, or
under his direction and control, during his
Sec. 20. 1t shall be the duty Of thu city attor-
ney to prosecute in behalf the people All GRIM
inal cases arising upon violations OF the pro,
visions OF this charter and city ordinances and
to attend to all suits matters and things in
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-
neys to take charge OF any such litigation, or
to assist the city attorney therein
He shall give his advice or opiniqn In writ
Ing whenever required BY the mayor or eoun-
Gil, and shall do and perform all such things
touching his Office as by the council may be re-
CURED Of him.
He shall approve, by Endorsement in writing.
the form and validity OF all oficial or other
bonds required by this charter, or By ordinance
OF the council, before the same are submitted
to the council or mayor for Anal approval. :.
He shall approve In writing the drafts OF all
contracts before the same are entered into on
Both he and his deputies shall devote their
entire time to the duties Of their office, and 1t
shall be unlawful for them to accept any fees,
PAYMENT emolument or thing Of value other
than that received from the city for the per-
formauce OF any legal practice.
Sec so. The mayor shall appoint three citi..
sens two q whom shall be srchitects in EoSd
profession not less than three years in this city
all OF whom shall serve without compensation,
70 Of the Of 6I ding
shall meet at least once month.
The building department shsll consist of a
building suPerintendent and an assistant su
OF approved character and experienced, bo' b of
whom shall be appointed BY said building
commission; and ofss many other officers and
from time to time determine to be necessary.
The salaries OF all officers and employees Of
q sSsR te ina Ss
ordinance The board of building commission
ers shall prescribe the rules and regulations for
enforce the penalties for their violation. The
board OF building commissioners shall have
such other powers and perform such other du-
ties as may b granted or imposed by ordi-
nance.
The superintendent of buildings shall be an
architect builder, or master mechanic of ap-
proved character and experience. sc shall
superintend the erection OF all buildings
erected By or for the city. He shall have
charge Of the enforcement OF all ordinances
pertaining to party walls and to the erection,
buildings, and the nature and arrangement of
heating, plumbing and ventilating appli-
sec 81. The water overseer 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 as
nence, and shall perform such other and fur
Their duties as may be prescribed by ordi-
nance. He shall devote his entire time to the
Ali the waters and water works Of the city,
both for irrigation purposes as we'll as for do
mestfc and manufacturing purpo.es, shall be
three 81 citizens to be appointed by the mayor
BY and with the approval Of the Common
Council, not more Than two Of whom shall be-
ers vested in the water overseer, as to the man
agement sale and distribution of such water
and general charge thereof shall be vested in
said water commission.
Said water commission, when appointed,
shall have control OF all matters re- ating to the
construction, management and maintenance
Of the city and Of the ii trfbution and sale Of
rental of water and of the collection of rates
for the same.
the rates 20 be CHARGED for water, which rate
council.
Sec 81. The street superintendent shall have
streets OF, the city. He shall receive and in
stigate all complaints as to their condition.
and shall have charge of the enforcement of
lions.
He shall frequently inspect all public works
pertaining to street improvements while the
approve or reject all material used in suen
construction, whether done by contract or 9TH
erwise; and shall at once report to the council
proper material and bad worEmsnship in SUCH
works; and shall have the power, pending in
vestigation, to stop all work thereon.
each Regular meeting Of = the same upon ali
such works as may have been petitioned for as
local Improvements, and also upon such other
petitioned for or not-as he may from time 10
time consider desirable in order to improve
the appearance Of the city and to promote the
heat health J, safety and convenience Of the inhabi
He shall make a report to the city council as
soon after the close of the official year as pos
ial The Various works Of confirmation car
ried out or in progress under his supervision
during the past year, together with the
lb) The cost in detail Of the msintsnance
and repair of the city works and gtruc-
lures under his control, and Of the streets,
sewers and water works.
tcl The cost of Office expenses and the man
agement of his department
a. The improvements and repairs which,
city during the next succeeding year.
fe) Such other matters connected with his
department as he may consider Of interest or
He shall give his undivided time and alton
ton to the duties of his office. He shall do no
work for. nor take any fee or professional re-
than the city during his term Of office unless
ordered or permitted to the contrary by the
council.
sec. 81. The health officer shall have powers
and perform such duties as are herein or may
by ordinance be granted to or be imposed upon
him. Both he and his deputies shall devote
Lnolr eutlI0 tiIu0 70 CQ6 uuLleS OF tQclr once.
Sec. So. 1t shall be the duty Of the mayor,
city attorney, city treasurer, chief Of police,
city auditor health officer water overseer, city
clerk, city engineer. superintendent of build
ings, chief engineer of the fire department,
city school superintendent board of directors
of the Los Angeles public library, board OF park
commissioners and the board Of water com.
mi sioners, each to present to the council at
its meeting in the second week in December of
each year. report for the preceding year end
ing 30th of November last which shall show
~ The city attorney shall, in his report,
present an abstract of all actions and proceed
ings in the supreme and superior courts where
what cases have been disposed OF during the
year, and in what manner, snd the condition
of those remaining on the calendar.
port, specifically, the amount of all indebted
ness Of the city: of money received by him
during the year, the date Of receipt thereof
and to whom; and the date and number of the
demands on which the respective amounts are
paid.
(3) The city auditor shall make proper
statement OF the transactions OF his Office, as
a. The chief Of police shall report the num-
Der OF arrests made by, him, the offenses
names Of the policemen employed, when ap.
pointed and when discharged, and all money
and other property Received from prisoners
8. The health oficer 81, shall ii SHOW the conoi-
ton Of the health Of the ty. during the year.
and the number of cases of diseases which he
has treated and other matters of interest per-
s.. The water overseer shall, in mis- report.
show the amount OF water rates or charges
collected by him; and shall make 9 detailed
statement Of the condition OF the water systems
of the city. SO far as the same are entrusted to
!. The report of the city clerk shall show
the number OF licenses issued. and for what