The herald., 1894-12-08

randa OF all work done by the city engineer or
under his direction aud control. during his
Sec. 20. 1t shall be the duty of ths city attor-
ney to prosecute in behalf the people all Grim
inal cases arising upon violations ofthe pro.
to attend to all suits matters and things in
which the city may be legally interested; pro-
vided, the counci shall have control OF All liz
neys to take charge OF any such litigation, or
to assist the city attorney therein.
He shall give his advice or opinion In writ
ing whenever required by the mayor or coun-
cil and shall do and perform 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
He shall ap srove in writing the drafts OF all
contrast 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 SO. The mayor shall appoint three citi-
zens, two OF whom shall be srchitects in good
profession not less than three years in this city
all of whom shall serve without com pensation,
to constitute the board OF bui ding commission
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me building department shall consist OF
building superintendent and an assistant su-
perintendent Sand The latter m ust be apiumber
OF approved character and experience), boi h of
whom shall be appointed by said building
commission; and of as many other officers and
employees as the council may by ordinances
from time to time determine to be necessary.
The salaries of ell officers and employees Of
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 violation. 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.
The superintendent Of buildings shall be an
architect, builder, or master mechanic 0f sP-
proved character and experience. b Q shall
superintend the erection OF all buildings
erected BY or for the city. He shall have
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 sppli-
Sec. 81. The water overseer shall have the
general charge, care and supervision of all
and the distribution OF said waters, 50 far as
the same shall be entrusted to him by ordi-
nence, and shall perform such other and fur
nance. He shall devote his entire time to the
duties of the office.
All the waters and watsr works Of the city,
nestle ana manufscturins purpo o .e: shall hal I BE-
under the control of . water commission Of
three 81 citizens to be appointed by the mayor
more two Of oe Ss
long to the same political party, and all pow
ers vested in tho water overseer, ~ to the man
ageuent, 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 70 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
Said water commission shall annually nx
the rates TO be charsed for water, which rate
shall not be enforced until its 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 shall have charge OF the endorsements Of
tions.
He shall frequently inspect all public works
same are in course OF construction, inspect and
approve or reject all material used in such
construction, whether done by contract or 9TH
ali deviations from contracts and use Of i'm
proper material and bad workmanship in such
works; and shall have the power, pending in
VestlBdtlout 10 btop I'LL WOTk tu0rcOus
He shall make report to the city council At
each regular meeting Of the same upon all
such works as may have been petitioned for a.
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petitioned for or not-as he may from time to
time consider desirable in order to improve
health safety and convenience Of the inhabi
tants thereof
He shall make report to the city council "
soon alter the close OF the official year Is pos
(a) The various works OF construction oar
ried out or in progress under his supervision
during tho past past year. together with the
(b) The cost in detail of the maintenance
and repair of the city works and rtruc-
lures under his control, and of the streets.
tc) The cost OF Office expenseB and the man
agement of his department..
d. Tho Improvements and repairs which,
In his opinion, should be undertaken by the
city during the next succeeding year.
icy Such other matters connected with his
department ~ he may consider Of interest or
He shall give his undivided time ana attsn-
ton to the duties Of his ONCE. He shall do no
work for. nor take any fes or professional re-
than the city during his term OF ONCE unless
ordered or permitted TO the contrary by the
Sec 81. The health of,cer shall have powers
and perform such duties a. are herein or may
by ordinance be granted to or be imposed upon
him. Both he and his deputies shall devote
SEQ. 5S. 1t shall be the duty Of the mayor,
city attorney, city treasurer. chief of police,
city auditor, health officer water overseer, city
" tha ae
city school superintendent board Of directors
OF the Los Angeles public library, board of park
commissioners and the board ot water com.
mi sioners, each to present to the council at
its meeting in the second week in December of
each year. a report for the preceding year end
ing 30th Of November last, which shall show
rs The city attorney shall, in his report,
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 cases have been disposed Of during the
year, and in what manner, and the condition
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, the date of receipt thereof
and to whom; and the date and mum Der of the
demands on which the respective amounts are
paid.
(3) The city auditor shall make proper
statement OF the transactions Of his ofice, as
a. The chief Of police shall report the num-
ber 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
ana inc QlspOSlClOu OF tHe rdmes
s. The health officer shall show the condi-
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-
tanning to his Office.
H. The water overseer shall, in his report
show the amount of water rates or charges
collected by him; and shall make detailed
statement Of the condition ofthe water systems
Of the city, so far a. the same are entrusted to
his charge.
z. The report Of the city clerk shall show
the number Of licenses issued, and for what
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