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## 2.04.080 Public participation. | Public comment shall be allowed at every regular and special public meeting. Public comment shall be received by the council only during people to be heard, public hearings, or when authorized by the body.
A. During public hearings, public comments shall be limited to the matters directly related to the public hearing... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.644043 | 0.28125 | 0.191162 | -0.184204 |
## 2.04.090 Quorum. | At all meetings of the council, four (4) members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Councilmembers who are present but disqualified from voting on a matter are present for purposes of determining a quorum. In the absence of a quorum, a majority of the councilmembers present may recess or adjourn... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.361328 | -0.807617 | -1.09375 | -1.05957 |
## 2.04.100 Presiding officer. | The mayor shall be the presiding officer at council meetings. In the absence of the mayor from the meeting, the vice mayor shall preside. If neither the mayor nor vice mayor is present, the members present shall elect one (1) of the remaining members as mayor pro tempore. In such event the mayor pro tempore shall presi... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.369141 | -1.123047 | -1.197266 | -1.151367 |
## 2.04.110 Mayoral powers and duties. | A. The mayor is the ceremonial head of the city and shall preside at meetings of the council, sign all ordinances and resolutions passed by the council and execute deeds and other documents on behalf of the city when authorized by the council.
B. The vice mayor shall have the powers and perform the duties of the mayor... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.387695 | -0.952148 | -1.09375 | -1.225586 |
## 2.04.120 Councilmembers – Powers and duty to vote. | A. Councilmembers have the right to place matters on the agenda for a regular or special meeting, make and second (2nd) motions at meetings, introduce ordinances and resolutions, propose policies or actions, vote on matters before the council, accept appointments to and chairmanships of standing, special or other commi... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.166992 | -1.21582 | -1.089844 | -1.128906 |
## 2.04.130 Council vacancies. | A. The city council shall declare a council seat vacant when the person elected:
1. Fails to qualify or take office within thirty (30) days after election or appointment;
2. Is physically absent from the city for ninety (90) consecutive days unless excused by the council;
3. Resigns and the resignation is accepted;
... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.814941 | 0.636719 | -0.159668 | 0.065063 |
## 2.04.140 Procedures for filling council vacancies. | A. The council shall meet in a regular or special meeting to appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy. The council may request that persons interested in filling the vacant seat write a letter of interest to be submitted to the city clerk by the specified deadline in the public notice of a council vacancy. The pers... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.838379 | 0.589844 | -1.094727 | -0.708496 |
## 2.04.150 Executive sessions. | A. If permitted subjects are to be discussed by the council in executive session at a meeting, the meeting must first (1st) be convened as a public meeting and the question of holding an executive session to discuss matters that are listed in subsection B of this section shall be determined by a vote on a motion to con... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.000977 | 1.023438 | -0.176514 | -0.451416 |
## 2.04.160 Voting. | A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, the vote on each motion shall be conducted and recorded in such a manner that the public may know the vote of each councilmember. If unanimous consent is requested, a roll call vote shall be conducted if any councilmember objects. During teleconference meetings, th... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.177734 | -0.53418 | -1.259766 | -0.915039 |
## 2.04.170 Committee of the whole and work sessions. | A. The presiding officer may, upon concurrence of the council or if there is no objection from the council, resolve the council into a committee of the whole. In a committee of the whole, any person present may be heard provided the testimony of the person deals with the subject matter under consideration. The presidin... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.677246 | 0.507324 | -1.430664 | -1.134766 |
## 2.04.180 Organization of council. | A. Newly elected and reelected councilmembers shall be sworn in at the first (1st) regular council meeting following certification of the election. The council shall then meet on the first (1st) Monday after certification of the regular election and elect from among its members a mayor and a vice mayor who shall take o... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.46582 | 0.264404 | -1.158203 | -0.982422 |
## 2.04.190 Resolutions. | A. Expressions of council policy which are placed into writing but do not require the force of an ordinance may be accomplished by resolution. A resolution may be introduced by a councilmember, a committee of the council or the manager. Resolutions shall be in writing, shall be assigned a serial number by the clerk, an... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.499023 | -0.136963 | -1.25293 | -1.196289 |
## 2.04.200 Ordinance form and procedure. | A. All actions of the council set out in AS 29.25.010 shall be by ordinance.
B. Each ordinance must have a descriptive title, a serial number assigned by the clerk, and an enacting clause reading: “BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BETHEL, ALASKA.”
C. An ordinance may be introduced by a councilmember, ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.923828 | 0.159302 | -0.90625 | -0.805176 |
### 2.04.210 Smoking. | Smoking and use of tobacco in any form may constitute a nuisance and a health hazard and is prohibited in the council chambers during public meetings. [Ord. 21-61 § 2, 2022; Ord. 97-29 § 2. Formerly 2.04.170.] | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.218506 | -1.514648 | 1.180664 | 1.142578 |
### 2.04.220 Elected official training. | The municipal officers shall administer a training program to elected officials within forty-five (45) days of the certification of the regular election. The training program topics will be:
A. Legal powers and obligations;
B. Financial responsibilities and city budgeting;
C. Land use and planning;
D. Relationship ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.393555 | -1.383789 | -0.784668 | -1.017578 |
## 2.05.010 Definitions. | As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
A. “Appointed body” means any municipal commission, board, or committee created by ordinance or resolution with members of the public appointed subject to the confirmation by the city council.
B. “Appointed official” means a board or commission member ap... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.182007 | 0.718262 | -0.359863 | -1.035156 |
## 2.05.020 Oath. | All municipal officers and city officials shall, before entering upon the duties of their office, individually take an oath, in writing, to honestly, faithfully, and impartially perform and discharge the duties of their office and trust. This oath shall be filed in their personnel file. [Ord. 19-19 § 2, 2019; Ord. 13-0... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.34668 | -2.125 | -0.181274 | -0.924805 |
## 2.05.040 Conflicts of interest and code of ethics – Generally. | A. A person subject to the requirements of this chapter may not:
1. Use their official position or office for the primary purpose of obtaining personal financial gain or financial gain for an immediate family member or business with which the person is associated or in which the person owns stock. This provision does ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.35083 | 0.781738 | 0.600586 | 0.310303 |
## 2.05.050 Improper influence in grants, contracts, or leases. | A. A municipal officer or municipal employee, or immediate family member, may not attempt to acquire, receive, apply for, be a party to, or have a substantial personal or substantial financial interest in a city grant, contract, or lease if the municipal officer or public employee may take or withhold official action t... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.390137 | 0.359863 | 0.456543 | 0.247803 |
## 2.05.060 Representative of the city of Bethel. | City officials, municipal officers, and municipal employees of the city of Bethel shall support the direction of the city council when representing the city of Bethel or acting on behalf of the city. All such individuals shall clearly make known any personal communication or action which contradicts city council direct... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.174805 | -1.381836 | -0.689941 | -0.969238 |
## 2.05.070 Outside employment restricted. | Municipal employees shall not engage in any employment or self-employment which is incompatible with or in conflict with their public employment. A public employee who wishes to engage in other employment or self-employment shall request prior approval from the city manager. If the manager determines that the employmen... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.375977 | -0.339111 | 1.070313 | -0.264893 |
## 2.05.080 Report of financial and business interests. | A. A candidate for elective municipal office shall file a statement under oath with the city clerk, at the time of filing a nominating petition and declaration of candidacy, specifying the candidate’s business interests and income sources, and shall file a similar statement of income sources and business interests with... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.005859 | -0.882324 | -0.141479 | -0.958984 |
## 2.05.090 Contents of statement. | A. The statement filed by the city manager, elected official, planning commissioner or candidate under this chapter shall be an accurate representation of the financial affairs of the business interests and sources of income for the officer or the officer’s immediate family, to the extent those sources of income or bus... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.015625 | 0.411133 | 0.026382 | -0.670898 |
## 2.05.100 Modified requirements for professionals. | Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, medical and psychiatric doctors, attorneys, psychologists or other professionals are not required to disclose as sources of income the names of individual patients or clients who receive professional services normally considered to be confidential. This exemption shall ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.933594 | -0.155518 | -0.006931 | -0.689941 |
### 2.05.110 Administration and inspection. | The city clerk shall administer the provisions of this chapter. The clerk shall prepare and keep available for distribution standardized forms on which the reports required by this chapter shall be filed. The city clerk may make such alterations to the forms as may be necessary. [Ord. 19-19 § 2, 2019; Ord. 13-04 § 2.] | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.051758 | -1.338867 | -1.154297 | -1.44043 |
### 2.05.120 Records, public information. | All statements required to be filed by this chapter are public records. [Ord. 19-19 § 2, 2019; Ord. 13-04 § 2.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.410156 | -1.140625 | -1.28125 | -1.125 |
### 2.05.130 Refusal or failure to disclose. | A. If a candidate fails or refuses to file the statement required by this chapter, their filing shall be refused or, if previously accepted, shall be returned and their name shall be withheld or removed from the filing records of candidates.
B. A person who refuses or knowingly fails to make a required disclosure of i... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.265381 | -0.526367 | 0.25708 | 0.817383 |
### 2.05.140 Application of state statutes. | A. Nothing in this chapter is intended to curtail, modify, or otherwise circumvent the application of the Alaska Statutes to any conduct involving bribery or other offenses against public administration.
B. All municipal officers as defined by AS 39.50 are exempt from the provisions of AS 39.50 relating to conflicts o... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.95459 | -0.031677 | -0.911621 | -0.533203 |
### 2.05.150 Conflict of interest – City officials. | A. Except as provided herein a city official may not participate in any official action in which the official or a member of the official’s immediate family has a substantial financial interest. For purposes of this section participation shall not include discussing the matter with city officials or addressing the city... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.082031 | 1.115234 | 0.23938 | -0.108398 |
## 2.05.160 Conflict of interest – Municipal employee. | A municipal employee shall not participate in an official action in which the employee or a member of the employee’s immediate family has a substantial financial or private interest. A municipal employee shall disclose, in written narrative form, to their supervisor the employee’s financial or private interest in the o... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.472168 | 0.94043 | 1.027344 | 0.724609 |
## 2.05.170 Procedure for declaring potential conflicts of interest – City manager. | The city manager who has or may have a substantial financial interest in an official action shall disclose the facts concerning the manager’s financial interests to the city council prior to taking any official action. If the city council determines the manager has a substantial financial interest in the action, the ci... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.890625 | -0.847168 | -0.111816 | -0.465088 |
## 2.05.180 Conflict with collective bargaining agreement. | In the event any section or provision in this chapter conflicts with an applicable collective bargaining agreement for a public employee, the collective bargaining agreement shall control with respect to that employee. [Ord. 19-19 § 2, 2019; Ord. 13-04 § 2.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.375 | -0.989258 | -1.039063 | -1.213867 |
## 2.05.190 Employment prohibited. | No member of the council may be employed by the city in any capacity within a twelve- (12-) month period immediately following the term of that individual unless the member is employed as a hired consultant or contractor and a waiver has been provided by the city council. [Ord. 19-19 § 2, 2019; Ord. 18-16 § 2; Ord. 13-... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.023438 | -0.855957 | 0.287598 | -0.414307 |
## 2.05.200 Political activity. | The following limitations shall apply to political activity:
A. Departments, boards, and commissions of municipal government shall not:
1. Expend municipal funds for the support, opposition or endorsement of candidates for any elected government office.
2. Expend municipal funds for paid advertisement which advocate... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.290039 | 0.728027 | 0.195923 | 0.288818 |
## 2.05.210 Advisory opinions. | A. Upon the request of an elected official or municipal officer, the city attorney shall issue an advisory opinion interpreting this chapter. The requester shall supply any additional information requested by the city attorney in order to issue the opinion.
B. The city attorney may offer oral advice if delay would cau... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.555176 | -0.455078 | -0.718262 | -0.266846 |
## 2.05.220 Immunity. | A city official or municipal officer is not liable under this chapter for an action carried out in accordance with the advice of the city attorney issued under BMC 2.05.210, Advisory opinions, if the official or officer fully disclosed all relevant facts reasonably necessary to the issuance of the advice. [Ord. 19-19 §... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.287109 | -0.169922 | -0.652344 | -0.845703 |
## 2.05.230 Conformity to law. | If any section or provision of this chapter is held to be contrary to law by a court of competent jurisdiction or by action of the Alaska State Legislature, that section or provision shall be deemed invalid. All other sections and provisions of this chapter shall continue in full force and effect. [Ord. 19-19 § 2, 2019... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.458008 | -1.089844 | -1.125 | -1.073242 |
## 2.06.010 Filing of the complaint, content and limitation of action. | A. Any person may file a complaint by delivering to the city clerk’s office a complaint alleging a city official’s or municipal employee’s conduct violates Chapter 2.05 BMC.
B. A complaint shall:
1. Identify the section of the code of ethics alleged to have been violated and substantiate the complaint by providing a ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.091858 | 0.097168 | -0.209717 | -0.131348 |
## 2.06.020 Settlement of complaint. | A. A resolution and settlement of any complaint may be presented at any time prior to the decision of the board and upon agreement of the parties and approval of the board.
B. A proposed resolution and settlement shall include remedial actions agreed to by the respondent; and any proposed preventative actions to be un... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.638184 | -0.523438 | -0.297852 | -0.199219 |
## 2.06.030 Confidentiality. | A. The filing of a complaint and information gathered or obtained by the hearing examiner during the screening will take place under a confidential process. Confidentiality shall be maintained by the complainant, the respondent, the hearing examiner, the board, the clerk, and all contacted municipal officials from the ... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.220337 | 0.099243 | 0.501465 | 0.157471 |
## 2.06.040 Screening of the complaint. | A. The hearing examiner shall within seven days review and screen each complaint forwarded to them to determine whether it contains allegations, which if true could constitute conduct in violation of Chapter 2.05 BMC.
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-03, passed February 24, 2026.
B. The hearin... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.420654 | 0.905273 | -0.284424 | 0.393555 |
## 2.06.050 Probable cause for hearing. | A. The hearing examiner shall consider all information gathered and determine whether there is probable cause to believe that a violation within the board’s jurisdiction has occurred.
B. If probable cause is not found, all parties are notified and the information gathered for the screening remains confidential unless ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.03952 | 0.374512 | -0.195435 | 0.097717 |
## 2.06.060 Procedures for hearing notification and the hearing record. | A. The notice of hearing shall be sent out by the city clerk to the complainant, respondent and the board and shall include:
1. The complaint;
2. Documents submitted to the hearing examiner in their screening of the complaint;
3. The hearing examiner’s formal written order;
4. Listing of relevant Bethel Municipal C... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.166138 | 0.868652 | -0.398926 | 0.086853 |
## 2.06.070 Board of ethics established. | A. There is hereby established a board of ethics.
B. The board shall be comprised of five members and one (1) alternate member appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council. Each member appointed and confirmed must be qualified in accordance with BMC 2.60.040. The alternate member shall have all the powers and d... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.67627 | 0.373779 | -0.100403 | -0.05603 |
## 2.06.080 Function and authority. | The board of ethics has authority to perform the following functions:
A. Administer oaths, hold hearings, and take testimony, issue subpoenas, and consider and accept stipulations or possible settlement agreements, recommend disciplinary action to the appropriate appointing authority, assess penalties, and make referr... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.858398 | -0.766602 | -0.327637 | -0.53418 |
## 2.06.090 Hearing procedures. | A. The board chair shall preside over the hearing and shall make all rulings on issues of procedure, continuances, form and conduct of the hearing and admissibility of evidence. Evidence not filed by the material filing deadline should only be accepted by the chair if the evidence was not discovered or could not have b... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.010994 | 1.060547 | -0.456055 | 0.022568 |
## 2.06.100 Penalties and remedies. | A. The board, upon a finding of a violation of Chapter 2.05 BMC, may singly or in combination:
1. Impose a civil fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000);
2. Order divestiture, establishment of a blind trust, restitution or forfeiture;
3. Order the municipal employee or city official to stop engaging in ... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.257813 | 0.639648 | 0.385742 | 1.754883 |
## 2.06.110 Protection of public interest. | This code shall be liberally construed in favor of protecting the public interest in full disclosure of conflicts of interests and promoting high standards of ethical conduct for city government. However, the code shall be narrowly construed where it would limit or hinder an elected official’s right and duty to vote or... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.083008 | -0.499512 | -0.185791 | -0.165283 |
### 2.08.010 Form of government adopted. | The city manager form of government specified within the conditions of Title 29 of the laws of Alaska applies to the operation of municipal government within the city. [Ord. 20-31 § 2, 2020; prior code § 2.08.010.] | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.549805 | -0.394531 | -1.207031 | -1.518555 |
## 2.12.010 City clerk. | A. The city clerk shall be appointed by, report to and be supervised by the mayor/city council and shall serve at the pleasure of the city council. The position of city clerk is a professional and confidential position wholly exempt from the classified services.
B. The office of the city clerk shall operate as a separ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.365234 | -0.110229 | -0.67334 | -0.601563 |
### 2.12.030 Finance director – Bond. | If the finance director is not one (1) and the same person as the clerk, they shall be put under bond in a sum not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to cover their duties as custodian of the city funds. [Ord. 20-31 § 3, 2020; prior code § 2.16.010.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.295898 | -1.314453 | -0.04834 | -0.916992 |
### 2.12.040 Finance director – Disbursement of moneys. | The finance director may also be charged by the council with the duty of being the active disbursing officer. [Ord. 20-31 § 3, 2020; prior code § 2.16.020.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.444336 | -1.019531 | -1.033203 | -1.316406 |
### 2.12.050 City attorney. | The city attorney is the legal advisor of the council and other officials of the municipality. The city attorney shall represent the city in civil and criminal proceedings. Notwithstanding AS 29.20.360, the city attorney shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the city council. [Ord. 20-31 § 3, 2020; Ord. ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.393555 | -1.285156 | -1.258789 | -1.077148 |
### 2.15.020 Functions. | The functions of the department of finance shall include those set forth in BMC 2.15.030 through 2.15.070. [Ord. 159 § 1, 1985.] | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.283203 | -0.267578 | -1.104492 | -1.907227 |
### 2.15.030 Director. | A. The department of finance shall be headed by the director of finance who shall be ex officio treasurer, data processing manager, city accountant and internal auditor.
B. The director of finance shall hire and supervise the departments, employees and manage the department subject to the city manager’s authorization ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.490234 | -0.570313 | -0.845703 | -1.021484 |
### 2.15.040 Accounting. | The accounting and fiscal reporting functions of the city shall be under the supervision of the director of finance. The director of finance shall maintain custody of and responsibility for all fiscal records of the city not specifically entrusted to other offices by the director of finance. [Ord. 159 § 1, 1985.] | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.711914 | -1.392578 | -1.31543 | -1.600586 |
### 2.15.050 Data processing. | The director of finance shall be responsible for directing the operations of the data processing element of the city. The city data processing department shall provide centralized data processing to all city departments. [Ord. 159 § 1, 1985.] | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.831055 | -1.582031 | -1.144531 | -1.571289 |
### 2.15.060 Internal audit. | The director of finance, ex officio internal auditor, shall work closely with the external auditors in the best interest of the city. All departments will make available such documents and records as are necessary to accomplish this function. [Ord. 159 § 1, 1985.]
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Ordinance... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.59082 | -0.835449 | -0.824707 | -1.092773 |
## 2.15.070 Treasury. | The treasury functions shall be headed by the director of finance, who will have custody of all public moneys and investment securities of the city. The director of finance will also administer the tax collections and fiscal operations function and act as paying agent for outstanding bonds and interest coupons. [Ord. 1... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.689453 | -1.094727 | -1.253906 | -1.344727 |
### 2.16.010 Officers. | The department shall consist of a chief, and other officers as the chief and the board of governors may deem necessary for the effective operation of the department. [Prior code § 2.36.010.] | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.443359 | -1.579102 | -0.810059 | -1.769531 |
### 2.16.020 Chief – Appointment – Qualifications. | The chief shall be appointed by, report to and be supervised by the city manager and may be removed by the city manager, but is entitled to all rights and privileges as other employees under the city’s personnel rules and procedures. The position of fire chief is a professional and confidential position wholly exempt f... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.499023 | -0.639648 | -0.388916 | -0.925781 |
## 2.16.030 Chief – Duties. | A. The chief shall formulate a set of rules and regulations to govern the department, and shall be responsible to the city for the personnel, morale, and general efficiency of the department.
B. The chief shall determine the number and kind of companies of which the department is to be composed and shall determine the... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.265625 | -0.175903 | 0.538574 | 1.328125 |
## 2.16.040 Chief – Accountability. | The chief shall be held accountable for the department membership, and shall make written and verbal reports thereto as the city mayor and city council may require. All other department and company officers shall be accountable to the chief only. [Prior code § 2.36.030.]
The Bethel Municipal Code is current through Or... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.703125 | -1.106445 | -0.68457 | -1.447266 |
### 2.16.050 Officer appointment. | All department and company officers shall be appointed by the chief upon the recommendation of the board of governors. Such officers shall be accountable only to the chief, and subject to removal by them. [Prior code § 2.36.040.] | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.444336 | -1.582031 | -0.663086 | -1.413086 |
### 2.16.060 Board of governors. | The board of governors shall consist of the chief as chairman and five (5) members elected by the fire department membership in good standing. [Prior code § 2.36.050.] | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.413086 | -1.410156 | -0.850586 | -1.31543 |
### 2.16.070 Membership. | A. The membership of the department shall consist of such persons as may be appointed by the chief and shall be able-bodied citizens residing in Bethel or its close environs. Determination of whether candidates for appointment are able-bodied shall be made by the chief after a medical and physical examination has been ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.953125 | -0.486572 | 0.095947 | -1.18457 |
### 2.16.080 Discharge. | Any member of the department may be suspended or discharged from the department by the chief at any time they may deem such action necessary for the good of the department. On written request of such member to the board of governors, they shall be given an open hearing on the charges brought by the chief. [Prior code §... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.833984 | -1.022461 | -0.688965 | -0.85498 |
### 2.16.090 Equipment. | A. The department shall be equipped with such apparatus and other equipment as may be required from time to time to maintain its efficiency and properly protect life and property. The department may provide basic life support and advanced life support ambulance services. Advanced life support ambulance services are tho... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.119263 | -0.342773 | 0.722656 | 0.911133 |
## 2.16.100 Intercommunity contracts. | The city is authorized to enter into agreements of contracts with nearby incorporated communities or other established firefighting organizations for fire protection. [Prior code § 2.36.100.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.740234 | -1.050781 | -1.083984 | -0.767578 |
## 2.16.110 Right-of-way. | All motor equipment and all personal cars of department members shall have the right-of-way over all other traffic when responding to an alarm. Traffic regulations must be obeyed at all times. [Prior code § 2.36.110.] | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.489014 | -1.466797 | -0.146484 | -0.306641 |
## 2.16.120 Insignia. | Each member of the department driving a car shall be issued a suitable insignia to be attached to the car for proper identification and display. [Prior code § 2.36.120.] | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.317383 | -2.253906 | 0.123657 | -1.169922 |
### 2.18.010 Established. | There is established the department of port and harbor. [Ord. 96-01 § 4.] | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.569336 | -1.224609 | -0.851563 | -1.469727 |
### 2.18.020 Functions. | The functions of the department of port and harbor shall include those set forth in BMC Title 14. [Ord. 96-01 § 4.] | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.355469 | -0.297119 | -1.175781 | -1.701172 |
### 2.18.030 Director. | A. The department of port and harbor shall be headed by the port director who shall be appointed by the city manager for an indefinite term and shall be removable by the city manager, but is entitled to all rights and privileges as other employees under the city’s personnel rules and procedures. The position of port di... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.227539 | -0.22168 | -0.809082 | -0.823242 |
### 2.20.010 Established – Appointment of chief. | There shall be a police department directed by a police chief who shall be appointed by, report to, and be supervised by the city manager, and who may be removed by the city manager, but is entitled to all rights and privileges as other employees under the city’s personnel rules and procedures. The position of police c... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.433594 | -0.579102 | -0.499512 | -0.853516 |
## 2.20.020 Chief’s powers and duties. | The police chief shall take all action necessary to:
A. Apprehend and arrest and bring to justice all violators of the ordinances of the city, suppress riots, affrays and unlawful assemblies which may come to the department’s knowledge, and generally keep the peace, apprehend and arrest persons violating federal or st... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.759766 | -0.178589 | 0.104004 | 0.919434 |
## 2.20.030 Protective custody. | A person who appears to be incapacitated by alcohol or drugs or other substance, or intoxicated in a public place, and the health or safety of the person or others is at risk, may be taken into protective custody and assisted by a police officer to the person’s home or, when medical care is required and such care is in... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | bethel | null | 1.274414 | -0.437988 | 3.017578 | 1.71875 |
### 2.21.010 Established. | There is established a department of administration. [Ord. 20-23 § 2, 2020; Ord. 160 § 1, 1985.] | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.599609 | -1.323242 | -1.115234 | -1.541016 |
### 2.21.020 Functions. | The functions of the department of administration shall include:
A. The functions and duties assigned by ordinance or statute to the city manager;
B. Direction of all departments and divisions headed by employees or administrative officers appointed by the city manager;
C. Such other functions and duties as the city... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.446289 | -1.045898 | -1.163086 | -1.584961 |
### 2.21.030 Supervision. | The department of administration shall be headed by the city manager. [Ord. 20-23 § 2, 2020; Ord. 160 § 1, 1985.] | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.624023 | -1.757813 | -1.236328 | -1.5625 |
### 2.21.040 City manager – Appointment. | The city manager shall be appointed by the city council and serve at their pleasure. They may be hired under a contract which details the relationship between the manager and the city. [Ord. 20-23 § 2, 2020; Ord. 160 § 1, 1985.] | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.583008 | -1.935547 | -1.103516 | -1.380859 |
### 2.21.050 City manager – Duties. | The city manager, as the chief administrative officer, is responsible for the proper administration of all city affairs. The manager of the city shall:
A. Appoint city employees and administrative officers, except as otherwise provided by this code; they may hire necessary administrative assistants as authorized by bu... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.965332 | -0.021408 | -0.647949 | -0.75 |
## 2.22.010 Established. | There is established the department of public works. [Ord. 154 § 1, 1985.] | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.567383 | -1.586914 | -1.030273 | -1.605469 |
## 2.22.030 Supervision. | A. The department of public works shall be headed by the public works director. The public works director shall be appointed by, report to and be supervised by the city manager and may be removed by the city manager, but is entitled to all rights and privileges as other employees under the city’s personnel rules and pr... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.400391 | -0.62793 | -0.665527 | -0.972168 |
### 2.23.010 Established. | There is established the parks and recreation department. [Ord. 97-16 § 2.] | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.476563 | -1.770508 | -0.734375 | -1.613281 |
### 2.23.020 Functions. | The functions of the parks and recreation department shall include:
A. Identifying existing and future recreation demands including the development and maintenance of a parks and recreation plan and a capital improvement plan and program for parks and recreation facilities;
B. Evaluating existing and future needs for... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.458984 | -1.087891 | -0.911133 | -0.967773 |
## 2.23.030 Supervision. | A. The parks and recreation department shall be headed by the parks and recreation director. The parks and recreations director shall be appointed by, report to, and be supervised by the city manager, and may be removed by the city manager; the parks and recreations director shall be entitled to all rights and privileg... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.498047 | -0.563965 | -0.520508 | -0.986816 |
## 2.40.010 Definitions. | The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
A. “City agency” means any department, division, office, board, commission, or other instrumentality of the city.
B. “City record” means any book, paper, file, account, writing, including drafts and memorial... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.716797 | 0.480957 | -0.737793 | -0.784668 |
## 2.40.020 City records declared public property. | A. All city records are the property of the city. Unless otherwise permitted or required by law, no person may:
1. Deface, alter or destroy a city record;
2. Remove a city record from the city’s possession;
3. Disclose, or allow disclosure of, confidential information in a city record;
4. Except for a city officer ... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.267334 | -0.388672 | -0.063293 | 0.769043 |
## 2.40.030 City records subject to inspection and copying. | A. Except as provided in BMC 2.40.040 and 2.40.050 or by other provisions of city, state or federal law, a city agency shall make city records open to inspection during regular business hours by any person and provide copies of requested city records, subject to reasonable restrictions regarding the place and manner of... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.742676 | -0.461914 | -0.949707 | -0.993164 |
## 2.40.040 City records related to litigation. | A city record that is subject to disclosure and copying under this chapter remains a city record subject to disclosure and copying even if the record is used for, included in, or relevant to litigation, including law enforcement proceedings, involving a city agency, except that, with respect to a person involved in lit... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.847656 | 0.191162 | -1.030273 | -0.270996 |
## 2.40.050 Exemptions for particular records. | A. The following city records are not subject to inspection or copying under this chapter:
1. Communications between any agency and the city attorney or other attorney engaged to represent the city which pertain to legal matters in actual or impending litigation. In addition, records privileged under the attorney/clie... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.189575 | 1.15332 | -0.084534 | 0.628418 |
## 2.40.060 Response to requests for public record. | A. All municipal officers and employees shall, consistent with the orderly conduct of city business, make a good faith and diligent effort to provide a rapid and intelligible response to request for inspection of records made pursuant to this chapter.
B. A requester shall submit a written request to inspect or obtain ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.016434 | 0.785645 | -0.35083 | -0.09906 |
## 2.40.070 Copying charges for records. | A. The council shall establish the standard unit cost of copying city records under this chapter. The fee for copying a city record may not exceed the standard unit cost.
B. A deposit or prepayment for the record may be required in advance of the search and the fee for the record must be paid in full before the record... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.186523 | -0.4729 | -0.425781 | -0.826172 |
## 2.40.080 Denial of request. | A. A request for a public record that complies with this section may be denied only if:
1. The record is not known to exist after the public agency makes a diligent search for it;
2. The record is not in the public agency’s possession, and after a diligent search the public agency does not know where the record is to... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | 0.008217 | 0.727539 | -0.143677 | -0.202393 |
## 2.40.090 Delegation of authority. | The delegated authority to review and determine appeals of agency decisions on the denial of public requests for information is provided to the city clerk. In the event the city clerk is unable to review and determine an appeal due to a conflict of interest or other just cause, the city clerk may delegate the authority... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.949219 | -0.735352 | -1.287109 | -1.020508 |
## 2.40.100 Appeal from denial of a public record. | A. *Appeal of Agency Decision.* In the event a person is denied access to requested information, the person may submit a written appeal to the city clerk within sixty (60) business days from the issuance of the denial. The written appeal must include:
1. Name, address and contact number for the person filing the appea... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.595703 | -0.562988 | -0.854004 | -0.493652 |
## 2.40.110 Appeal determination. | A. Within ten (10) business days after the close of the record on appeal, the city clerk, or hearing officer, shall issue a written determination stating which of the records that are the subject of the appeal will be disclosed and which records will not be disclosed. The written determination must include:
The Bethel... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.762207 | 0.281494 | -0.841309 | -0.503418 |
### 2.44.010 Purpose. | This chapter is intended to provide the city with a comprehensive system for the creation, acquisition, use, preservation, security, maintenance, transmission, retention, dissemination and disposal of city information contained in any record medium. [Ord. 02-05 § 2.] | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -1.59082 | -0.779297 | -1.171875 | -1.426758 |
### 2.44.020 Definitions. | A. *Record*. The term record includes all recorded information acquired or stored by the city for future use or preservation, including any document, paper, book, letter, photograph, microfilm, electronic record, map, drawing, chart, card, magnetic media or computer printout.
B. *Record Series (or Record Type)*. A rec... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | bethel | null | -0.634766 | 0.189087 | -0.616211 | -0.464111 |
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