The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-04-16


shall at the time Of organizing elect one
Iof its members as mayor and another as
chairman pro TEN for term of one year.
In case the members Of the city council,
within FIVE days after the time herein
6xcd for their organization meeting, are
unable to agree upon mayor or chair
man pro TEN, Of such council, then a
mayor or chairman pro tenn, or both, as
the occasion may require. shall be elected
from all the members of such council by
lot and a record thereof shall be made
upon the journal Of oour ell.
~(2l. The mayor shall preside al all
meetings Of the council and perform such
other duties consistent with his Office as
may be imposed by il; and he shall have
voice in its proceedings but no veto.
~(3D. The mayor shall be recognized
as the Official head Of the city by the
courts for the purpose Of serving civil
process, by the governor for the purpose
Of military law, and for all ceremonial
purposes. The powers and duties Of the
mayer shall be such as are conferred on
him by this act, and no others.
Sec 83o6f. Three members Of the
council shall constitute a quorum to do
business; but no action thereof shall be
valid unless at least three shall vote in
favor Of such action. Upon every vote
the yeas and nays shall be called and
recorded and every motion. resolution and
ordinance shall be reduced to writing be-
fore the vote is taken. Every resolution
or ordinance passed BY the council must
be signed by the mayor,
Section 8396g. Regular meetings Of
the council shall be held al least once
every month and special meetings may
be called by the mayor. -. Each coun-
Gilman shall receive a salary not exceed
ing 500 a year. payable quarterly
Section 8396h- tll Except as herein |
provided the council of any |
lily organizing under this act shall have
III the powers now or hereafter given
given to the council or to The mayor and /
council jointly, under the law by which
uch city adopting this act was governed
~ its former organization.
APPOINTMENT OF MASAcER
~(2). II shall be the duty Of the coun-
il to pass all ordinances and other mea.
ures conducive to the welfare Of the
ity and 10 the proper carrying out of
he provisions of this act 1t shall ap-
oint suitable person not a member Of
he council TO be the administrative head
the city government, whose official title
hall be City Manager The council
hall also provide for all Offices and posi-
ons in addition TO those herein specified
hich may become necessary for the prop
: carrying on of the work Of the city, i
nd shall fix the salary and compensa-
on Of all officers and employees Of the
iy no; herein provided for. All officers
the city shall be paid in equal Install
ents for their services and all employees
the city shall be paid monthly or at .
rch shorter periods as the council shall !,
stermine. The creation Of all Offices and !
Ilaries attached thereto, which may be
rovided for by the council under this =,
I. shall be by ordinance. and they shah
] be for an indefinite term The coun-
shall also provide Office rooms at the
ty hall or at some other convenient and :,
iitabIe place in the city for the transac-
IN Of the business Of the city and for the )
'nvenience Of its officers. !.
Section 8396i. The council shall ap-
lint city manager, city clerk, assessor
ID city treasurer; tae Offices Of city
erk and city assessor may be filed by :,
lie person. All other officers and en- !
oyes of the city shall be appointed and :,
scharged by The city manager. the eoun- s
TO have power to make rules and n.
gulations governing same.
WHAT THE MANAGER DOES i
Section S396j. The city manager must +
resident Of the city at the time Of :,
5 appointment and shall devote his en-. :
e time to the duties Of his Office. He !.
all be the administrative head Of the
vernment subject to the direction and =
peryision Of the council and shall hold
J Office at the pleasure Of the council, +.
may be employed for term not to u
ceed one year. He shall receive an \,
equate salary to be fixed by the coun- /,
which shall not be diminished during :,
: service Of any incumbent without his 4.
nsent. Before entering upon the duties :
his Oaice the city manager shall take
Official oath required by law and 10
all execute bond in favor Of the city
! the faithful performance Of his duties -,