The herald., 1894-12-03

randa Of all work done by the city engineer, OIL
under his direction and control, during hi,
SEQ. 80. 1t shall be the duty of tina 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 bc 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, OIL
to assist the city attorney therein.
He shall give his advice or opinion in writ
ing whenever require BY the mayor or coun-
ell, and shall do and p.rform all such things
touching his office as by the council may be re-
quired OF him.
the form and validity OF all official or other
bonds required by this charter, or by ordinance
OF the council, before the same are submitted
TO the council or mayor for final approval.
He shall approve in writing the drafts OF all
contracts before the same are entered into on
behalf OF the city.
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-
formance OF any legal practice.
Sec 30. The mayor shall appoint three citi.
zens, two OF whom shall be architects in good
standing and who shall have practiced their
profession not less than three years in this city,
all of whom shalt serve without compensation,
to constitute the board OF bui ding commission
sha, j meet at least once month.
The building department shall consist OF a
building Superintendent and an assistant SUI
perintendent (and The latter must be plumber
Of approved character and experience), bo h oi
whom shall be appointed by said building
commission; and of as many other officers and
employees as the council may by ordinance
from time to time determine to be necessary.
The salaries Of all officers and employees oi
the building department Except that of the
superintendent OF buildings) shall bo fixed by
ordinance The board OF building commission
ers shall prescribe the rules and regulations for
the government OF the department, and fix and
enforce the penalties for their vioiations The
board OF building commissioners shall have
such other powers and perform such other du-
ties as may be granted or imposed by ordi-
nance. t.>.-
The superintendent of buildings shall be an
architect, builier, or master mechanic of an
proved character and experience. re 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,
construction. alteration, repair or removal of
buildings, and the nature and arrangement OF
heating, plumbing and ventilating appli-
ances
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
the same shall be entrusted to him by ordi-
nence, and shall perform such other and fur
ther duties as may be prescribed by ordi-
nance. He shall devote his entire time to the
duties of the Office.
All the waters and water works OF the city,
both for irrigation purposes as well as for do
mestic ana manufacturing purpo es, shall be
under the control of q water commission of
three t3j citizens to be appointed by the mayor
by and with the approval of the Common
Council. not more than two of whom shall be-
long TO the same political party. and all pow
srs vested int In the water oyerseer ss to the man
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
and control of the water. and watar works
of the city and of the di tribution and sale or
rental of water and of the collection of rates
for the same
Said water commission shall annually fix
the rates 10 be char led for water, which rate
shall not be enforced until its approval by the
council.
Sec SO. The street superintendent shall have
the general care of, and frequen ly inspect the
v stigate all complaints as to their condition,
and shsll have charge OF the enforcement OF
~ ordinances pertaining to street obstruc-
tions
He shall frequently inspect all public works
pertaining to street improvements while the
same are in course OF construc' ion inspect and
approve or reject all material used in such
construction, whether done by contract or 9TH
erwise; and shall at onqs report to the council
all deviations from contracts and use OF i'm
proper material and bad workmanship in suon
vestgation. to stop all work thereon.
He shall make report to the city council a.
each regular meeting tic same upon al
local Improvements, and also upon such other
works or improvements and REPRESENTATION
petitioned for or not-as he may from time to
time consider desirable in order to improve
the appearance of the city and to promote the
tants thereof
He shall make report to the city council Al
soon alter the close Of the official year as pos
sible stating
la) The Various works Of construction car
ried out or in progress under his supervision
during the past year, together with the
amount expended upon each such work.
tb) The cost in detail of the maintenance
and repair of the city works and struc-
lures under his control, and of the streets,
sewers and water works.
ci The cost OF Office expenses and the man
d) The improvements and repairs which,
in his opinion, should be undertaken by the
city during the next succeeding year.
fe) such other matters connected with his
department Is he may consider of interest OF
He shall give his undivided time and stten.
work for. nor take any fee or professional re.
ward from any individual or corporation other
than the city during his term OF office uAlesa
ordered or permitted to the contrary by the
sec. 81. The health oficer shall have powers
and perform such duties az are herein or may
him. Both he and his deputies shall devote
their entire time to the duties Of their office.
Sec. SO. 1t shall be the duty of the mayor,
civ i auditor, health oficer. water overseer. city
clerk, city engineer, superintendent of build
ings, chief engineer of the fire department,
Of the Los Angeiespublic library, board OF park
commissioners andthe board Of water com.
mi sioners, each to present to the council at
its meetins in the second week in December ol
ga yAa n f0r the nrAcAdfnp n
ing 30th OF November last, which shall show
as follows:
present an abstract of all actions and proceed.
ings in the supreme and superior courts. where
the city is an interested party; and shall show
what haye q ine
OF those remaining on the calendar.
(2) The city treasurer shall show, in his re-
port, specifically, the amount Of all indebted
ness of the city; Of money received by him
during the year, tho date OF receipt Thereof
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.
f3) The city auditor shall make proper
statement of the transactions OF his ofIice, aI
(4) The chief OF police shall report the mum
Der OF arrests made by him, the oHensei
charged and how disposed OF, the number ane
names OF the policemen employed, when ap
pointed and when discharged, and all money
and the disposition of the same.
8. The health officer shall show the condi
ton OF the health of the c ty during the year
and the number of cases of diseases which h,
has treated; and other matters OF interest per
tanning 10 his Office
&. The water overseer shall, in his report
show the amount of water rates or charge
collected by him; and shall make detailed
statement Of the condition of the water systa m
of the city, SO far as the same are entrusted II
his charge.
z. The report Of the city clerk shall shov
the n umber OF licenses issued. and for wha