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### § 14.7. Filing of Ratified Amendment. | Two copies of each amendment ratified by the electors of the city shall be filed with the secretary of state, one with the recorder of the district in which the city is located, and one in the archives of the city, and shall thereupon become a part of the organic law of the city, unless a later effective date is specif... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.326172 | -0.19397 | -1.283203 | -1.135742 |
## § 14.8. Industrial Development Bonds. | Chapters XI, XII and XIII of this Charter shall not apply to any borrowing evidenced by obligations which are industrial development bonds as defined in the Internal Revenue Code, or to any property or interest therein constructed, purchased, leased or otherwise acquired with the proceeds of the borrowing, or to the sa... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.100586 | 0.920898 | -1.335938 | -0.776367 |
### § 1.01.010. Adoption. | (Ord. 94-09 § 1) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.389648 | -0.272705 | -0.770508 | -1.451172 |
### § 1.01.020. Title—Citation—Reference. | This code shall be known as the "Valdez Municipal Code" and it shall be sufficient to refer to said code as the "Valdez Municipal Code" in any prosecution for the violation of any provision thereof or in any proceeding at law or equity. It shall be sufficient to designate any ordinance adding to, amending, correcting o... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.978027 | -0.039703 | -1.499023 | -1.351563 |
### § 1.01.030. Reference applies to all amendments. | Whenever a reference is made to this code as the "Valdez Municipal Code" or to any portion thereof, or to any ordinance of the city of Valdez, Alaska, codified herein, the reference shall apply to all amendments, corrections and additions heretofore, now or hereafter made.
(Ord. 94-09 § 3) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.360352 | -0.711426 | -1.264648 | -1.289063 |
### § 1.01.050. Reference to specific ordinances. | The provisions of this code shall not in any manner affect matters of record which refer to, or are otherwise connected with ordinances which are therein specifically designated by number or otherwise and which are included within the code, but such reference shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.353516 | -0.421631 | -1.625977 | -1.629883 |
### § 1.01.070. Effect of code on past actions and obligations. | The adoption of this code does not affect prosecutions for ordinance violations committed prior to the effective date of this code, does not waive any fee or penalty due and unpaid on the effective date of this code, and does not affect the validity of any bond or cash deposit posted, file or deposited pursuant to the ... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.973145 | -0.999512 | -1.120117 | -1.029297 |
### § 1.01.080. Constitutionality. | If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this code is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code.
(Ord. 94-09 § 8) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.441406 | -1.485352 | -1.339844 | -1.384766 |
### § 1.01.090. References to prior code. | References in city forms, documents and regulations to the chapters and sections of the former Valdez City Code shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions contained within this code.
(Ord. 94-09 § 9)
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### § 1.04.010. How code designated and cited. | All ordinances embraced in this and the following chapters and sections shall constitute and be designated "The Code of the City of Valdez, Alaska," and may be so cited. Such Code may also be cited as the "Valdez City Code."
(Prior code § 1-1) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.209961 | -1.0625 | -1.268555 | -1.486328 |
### § 1.04.020. Definitions and rules of construction. | In the construction of this code and all other ordinances of the city, the following rules shall be observed, unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the city council or the context clearly requires otherwise:
- **Action.** The word "action" includes any matter or proceeding in a cou... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.074707 | 0.671387 | -0.911133 | -1.129883 |
## § 1.04.050. Catchlines of sections. | The catchlines of the several sections of this code are intended as mere catchwords to indicate the contents of the section, and shall not be deemed or taken to be titles of such sections, nor as any part of the section, nor, unless expressly so provided, shall they be so deemed when any of such sections, including the... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.34668 | -0.357666 | -1.165039 | -1.505859 |
## § 1.04.060. Severability of code. | The sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this code are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this code shall be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by the valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality or invalidity... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.537109 | -1.400391 | -1.15332 | -1.120117 |
## § 1.04.070. Adoption of modifications to code. | A. In the event a new title, chapter, article, section, or subsection, not heretofore existing in the code, is to be added, substantially the following language shall be used: "That the Valdez City Code is hereby amended by adding a new _______ to be numbered _______ which shall read as follows: . . ." The new addition... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.068359 | 0.926758 | -1.228516 | -0.974121 |
## § 1.04.080. Revising code. | The city clerk may edit and revise the ordinances for codification without changing the meaning of any ordinance. The city clerk, subject to the review by the city attorney, may make the following editorial revisions during the codification process:
A. Renumber sections, parts of sections, articles, chapters and title... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.92334 | -0.115601 | -1.21875 | -1.075195 |
### § 1.08.010. Minor offense general penalty—Continuing violations. | A. Unless another penalty is expressly provided by law, every person convicted of a minor offense for violating any provision of this code shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.
B. Except where otherwise provided, every day any violation of this code or any other ordinance of the city or such rule, regulat... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.451904 | -0.740723 | 0.708008 | 0.263428 |
### § 1.08.020. Minor offense surcharge. | In addition to any penalty prescribed by law, a defendant convicted of a minor offense for violating a municipal ordinance shall pay the surcharge required under AS 12.55.039 and 29.25.074. All such surcharges collected shall be remitted to the state of Alaska as required by AS 29.25.074.
(Ord. 18-02 § 1; Ord. 17-07 §... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.813477 | -0.489014 | 1.205078 | -0.64209 |
### § 1.08.030. Minor offense fine schedule. | In accordance with AS 29.25.070(a), citations for the following offenses may be disposed of as provided in AS 12.25.195 through 12.25.230, without a court appearance, upon payment of the fine amounts listed below to the court within thirty days of the date of the citation, plus the state surcharge required by AS 12.55.... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.836426 | 1.363281 | 0.208862 | 0.510254 |
### § 2.04.010. Vacancy of seat—Excuses for absence. | The seat of any council member, including the mayor, shall become vacant when the council member or mayor is absent from three consecutive regular meetings of the council without excuse. "Excuse," for purposes of this section, only means absence due to a conflicting engagement of city council business or other cause fo... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.974121 | -0.9375 | -0.460205 | -0.725586 |
### § 2.04.020. City manager, city clerk, city attorney—Appointment—Combining offices. | The council shall appoint the city manager, city clerk and city attorney. The offices of city manager and city clerk may be combined and held by one person as the council may elect.
(Prior code § 2-2.2; Ord. 08-02 § 1) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.423828 | -1.577148 | -1.225586 | -1.462891 |
### § 2.04.030. Confidential legal communications. | A. Communications between the city's lawyer or the city's lawyer's representative and the mayor, city council, city manager, city clerk, finance director and the directors of all city departments made for the purpose of facilitating the rendition of professional legal services to the city shall be confidential and shal... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.5 | 0.085815 | -0.437256 | -0.414307 |
### § 2.04.040. Prohibited employment. | A city employee shall not supervise a related person who is also a city employee. For purposes of this section, a spouse, brother, sister, parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, uncle, aunt, nephew or niece of a city employee is considered a "related person."
(Prior code § 2-52) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.199829 | -1.435547 | 0.903809 | -0.326904 |
### § 2.04.050. Liability of employees. | A. Indemnification—Limitation. The city shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend city employees, officers and officials, including council members and members of boards and
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### § 2.06.010. Location and time of council meetings. | All regular and special meetings of the Valdez city council shall take place within the Valdez city council chambers. Work sessions of the Valdez city council may be held in a location other than the Valdez city council chambers if the alternative location would better facilitate the work session. All regular council m... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.326172 | -1.037109 | -0.661133 | -1.233398 |
### § 2.06.020. Compensation. | A. The mayor shall receive a stipend in the amount of $125 per regular city council meeting.
B. Council members shall receive a stipend in the amount of $100 per regular city council meeting.
C. No increase in the compensation of the mayor and council members shall take effect until the council meeting following the ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.206055 | -1.432617 | -0.513184 | -1.166016 |
### § 2.08.010. Appointment—Qualifications—Compensation—Bond. | A. The council shall appoint by a majority vote of its members a city manager. They shall be chosen solely on the basis of their executive and administrative qualifications. They shall receive such compensation as the council shall determine. The city manager shall hold office at the pleasure of the council.
B. The ci... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.411133 | -1.317383 | -0.797363 | -1.203125 |
### § 2.08.020. Powers and duties. | A. The city manager shall be the executive and administrative officer of the city and shall assume such duties as assigned to the city manager elsewhere in this code. They shall supervise such administrative departments as may be established by ordinance for the effective control of city affairs. The city manager shall... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.316406 | -0.366943 | -1.027344 | -0.966797 |
### § 2.08.030. Temporary appointment—Vacancy in office. | During the absence of the city manager, they shall appoint an acting city manager. Such appointment during an extended absence shall only be upon approval by city council. If the office of manager becomes vacant, council shall appoint without delay either a new manager or an acting manager to fill the office until a ne... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.46582 | -0.882813 | -0.519043 | -0.959473 |
## § 2.08.040. Regulation of personnel. | A. The city manager shall have the power, subject to council approval, to make or amend rules and regulations relating to hiring and discharge, working conditions, hours and terms of employment, retirement and insurance plans, classification, compensation, leave and the like of all of the employees of the city; except,... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.444092 | 0.131104 | -0.109375 | -0.57666 |
## § 2.08.050. Departments—Divisions—Transfers of functions—Utilities and municipal enterprises. | A. The city manager shall have the power, subject to council approval, to create and abolish offices, departments or agencies other than offices, departments and agencies established by this code. The city manager may assign additional functions or duties to officers, employees, departments or agencies and may likewise... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.005859 | -0.65332 | -1.282227 | -1.196289 |
### § 2.12.010. Appointment. | The council shall appoint by a majority vote of its members a city clerk. The city clerk shall be chosen solely on the basis of their qualifications and shall receive such compensation as the council shall determine. The city clerk shall hold office at the pleasure of the council.
(Prior code § 2-10; Ord. 22-05 § 1) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.515625 | -1.921875 | -1.015625 | -1.436523 |
### § 2.12.020. Duties. | Duties of the city clerk are detailed in the City Charter, Section 5.4. In addition, the city clerk shall:
A. Be responsible for the recording, filing, indexing and safekeeping of all proceedings of the council which shall include a file containing original or confirmed documentation of all material presented for coun... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.584961 | -0.18457 | -0.837402 | -0.973145 |
### § 2.12.030. Deputy city clerk—Appointment. | The city clerk shall have the authority to appoint the deputy city clerk, subject to confirmation by the city council. The city clerk shall determine compensation and terms of employment for the deputy city clerk. Employment of the deputy city clerk shall be subject to the city personnel regulations to the extent they ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.19043 | -0.674316 | -0.929199 | -1.161133 |
### § 2.12.040. Deputy city clerk—Duties. | The deputy city clerk shall act as city clerk when the city clerk is absent, unavailable or otherwise unable to act for any reason. In the absence of the city clerk, the deputy city clerk shall have the duty to execute, attest and acknowledge all documents required by law or ordinance to be formalized by the city clerk... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.25 | -0.588379 | -0.919434 | -1.185547 |
### § 2.20.010. Duties—General. | A. The finance director shall serve as the fiscal agent of the city and perform all duties of the office required by state law (where applicable), the Charter and this code. Such duties include the collection, receipt and custody of taxes, monies, and things of value belonging to the city and such other duties not in c... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.973633 | 0.397217 | -0.926758 | -0.790039 |
### § 2.20.020. Duties—Specific. | Duties of the city finance director in particular are those relating to the custody of city assets as provided in Section 2.20.010. In all cases where the duty is not expressly charged to any other department or office, it shall be the duty of the finance director to administer and to promote, secure and preserve the f... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.255859 | 1.260742 | -0.235718 | 0.02803 |
### § 2.24.010. Title. | This chapter may be cited and referred to as the "Code of Ethics."
(Ord. 25-07, 7/15/2025) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.183594 | -1.037109 | -1.080078 | -1.488281 |
### § 2.24.015. Purpose. | A. The purpose of this chapter is to set reasonable standards of conduct for elected and appointed city officials, and for city employees so that the public may be assured that its trust in such persons is well placed and that the officials and employees themselves are aware of the standards of conduct demanded of pers... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.008179 | -0.17041 | 0.341064 | 0.289063 |
### § 2.24.020. Definitions. | A. As used in this chapter:
- "City employee" or "employee" means any person employed or retained by the city, whether full-time or part-time, temporarily or permanently and includes, but is not limited to, all contract employees and volunteers.
- "City official" or "official" means a person who holds elective or app... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.966797 | 1.200195 | 0.792969 | 0.763184 |
### A. Conflicts of Interest. | 1. **Intent.** The city recognizes that in a representative democracy, the representatives are drawn from society and, therefore, cannot and should not be without personal and financial interests in the decisions and policies of government. Standards of ethical conduct must distinguish those minor and inconsequential c... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.306152 | 1.087891 | 0.632324 | 0.466309 |
### § 2.28.010. Established. | There is established within the administration of the city a department of finance. The department shall be directed by a director of finance. The finance director shall have substantial training as an accountant and be experienced in municipal type accounting and administration of municipal affairs.
(Prior code § 9-... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.639648 | -1.345703 | -1.107422 | -1.369141 |
### § 2.28.020. Fiscal procedures. | The records and accounts of the department of finance shall be kept in accordance with recognized municipal accounting procedures as set forth in various municipal accounting manuals.
(Prior code § 9-36)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.637695 | -0.314697 | -1.250977 | -1.626953 |
### § 2.32.010. Established. | There is established a department of the city to be known as the fire department. The head of the department shall be the fire chief who shall be appointed by the city manager, and who shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the city manager.
(Prior code § 10-24) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.357422 | -1.731445 | -0.518555 | -0.786621 |
### § 2.32.020. Responsibilities. | The fire department shall:
A. Be responsible for the prevention of fires, the protection of life and property against fires, and the removal of fire hazards;
B. Operate the city's ambulance and emergency medical service;
C. Enforce all provisions of the code relating to fires, fire prevention and safety of persons f... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.500977 | -1.287109 | 0.03096 | 0.851563 |
### § 2.36.010. Established. | The Valdez museum and historical archive, hereby established, is organized to support and enhance community goals in heritage preservation, public education and economic development. The governance and management of the Valdez museum and historical archive will be determined by the city council.
(Ord. 97-01 § 2) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.620117 | -1.505859 | -0.950684 | -0.840332 |
### § 2.36.020. Purpose. | The Valdez museum and historical archive shall conduct programs for the benefit of residents and visitors and shall particularly support public education and visitor industry development.
(Ord. 97-01 § 3) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.395508 | -1.584961 | -0.774414 | -1.117188 |
### § 2.36.030. Acquisitions—Gifts. | A. The Valdez museum and historical archive may acquire property needed to accomplish its purposes. Such property shall include, but is not limited to informational materials and objects of significance to local/regional history; all such acquisitions shall be considered property of the city and managed as determined b... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.171875 | -0.575684 | -0.511719 | -0.398193 |
### § 2.38.010. Established. | There is established a department of the city known as the parks and recreation department. The head of the department shall be appointed by the city manager and shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the city manager.
(Ord. 96-29 § 1) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.603516 | -1.979492 | -0.916016 | -1.541016 |
### § 2.38.020. Powers and duties. | The parks and recreation department shall:
A. Provide sports and recreational facilities, programs, activities and opportunities to the public;
B. Administer the planning, development and maintenance of parks and recreational areas and facilities;
C. Preserve and conserve the natural and recreational features within... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.941406 | -1.43457 | -0.591797 | -0.956055 |
### § 2.38.030. Parks and recreation director's authority. | The parks and recreation director shall have the authority subject to the city manager's approval, to promulgate rules and regulations governing the operation, use and care of parks and recreational facilities, programs, areas and trails. These rules and regulations may also address proper standards of conduct for user... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.553711 | -0.415771 | -0.393555 | -0.364502 |
### § 2.40.010. Established. | There is established a department of the city known as the police department. The head of the department shall be the chief of police who shall be appointed by the city manager, and who shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the city manager.
(Prior code § 19A-1) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.332031 | -1.751953 | -0.743164 | -1.168945 |
### § 2.40.020. Powers and duties. | The police department shall:
A. Be responsible for the preservation of public peace and order, the preservation and detection of crime and apprehension of violators of the ordinances of the city, the protection of persons and property, and the enforcement of the law;
B. Serve all warrants and other processes properly... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.337646 | -0.786621 | -0.185181 | 0.705566 |
### § 2.48.010. Establishment—Composition—Appointment of members. | A. The city parks and recreation commission consists of five members appointed by the city council for staggered three-year terms.
B. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the commissioners are appointed.
C. The commission shall elect its chair and chair pro tempore from among the appointed members.
(Prior... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.561523 | -1.506836 | -1.379883 | -1.509766 |
### § 2.48.020. Powers and duties. | The commission is an advisory commission to the city council and the planning and zoning commission. It shall:
A. Act in an advisory capacity to the city in regard to the planning, implementation and enforcement of programs dealing with the establishment, development and maintenance of parks, the creation and preserva... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.420898 | -0.756836 | -1.068359 | -0.95166 |
### § 2.48.030. Quorum and voting. | A quorum of the parks and recreation commission for the conduct of any meeting, work session or public hearing shall be a majority of the commission. No actions shall be taken by the commission except by concurrence of at least three members.
(Prior code § 2-28; Ord. 24-12 § 1)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.617188 | -1.121094 | -0.793457 | -1.329102 |
### § 2.52.010. Established—Composition—Appointment of members—Chairman. | There shall be a city planning and zoning commission, which shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the mayor, with the approval of the city council. The city council shall serve as ex officio members of the commission. The commission shall elect its chair from among the appointive members.
(Prior co... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.455078 | -1.242188 | -1.275391 | -1.242188 |
### § 2.52.020. Terms of office of members—Filling of vacancies. | The term of office of the appointive members of the planning and zoning commission shall be three years. Any vacancy during the unexpired term of an appointive member shall be filled by the city council for the remainder of the term.
(Prior code § 2-15; amended by Prop. 1, 10-2-2001) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.43457 | -1.652344 | -1.119141 | -1.478516 |
### § 2.52.030. Powers and duties. | The planning and zoning commission shall:
A. Have the authority to prepare and submit to the city council for its approval a master plan for the physical development of the city, including the general location, character and extent of streets, bridges, parks, waterways and other public ways, grounds and spaces, togeth... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.578613 | -0.197388 | -0.891113 | -0.01825 |
### § 2.52.040. Quorum and voting. | A quorum of the planning and zoning commission for the conduct of any meeting or public hearing shall be a majority of the commission. No actions shall be taken by the commission except by concurrence of at least four members.
(Prior code § 2-17)
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§ 2.52.050. De... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.241211 | -0.835938 | -1.105469 | -1.205078 |
### § 2.56.010. Established—Composition—Appointment of members. | A. The city ports and harbors commission consists of five members appointed by the city council for staggered three-year terms.
B. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the commissioners are appointed.
C. The commission shall elect its chair and chair pro tempore from among the appointed members.
(Ord. 96... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.546875 | -1.235352 | -1.525391 | -1.424805 |
### § 2.56.020. Powers and duties—Meetings. | A. The commission may recommend to the city council policies relating to the city's port and harbor and transportation issues including, but not limited to, seaport, airport and land terminals.
B. The commission shall review and advise the city council on the following areas of public interest and concern:
1. Valdez ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.809082 | -0.147339 | -1.032227 | -0.474121 |
### § 2.56.030. Quorum and voting. | A quorum of the ports and harbor commission for the conduct of any meeting, work session or public hearing shall be a majority of the commission. No actions shall be taken by the commission except by concurrence of at least three members.
(Ord. 96-16 § 1; Ord. 24-12 § 2)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.569336 | -0.963379 | -0.956055 | -1.260742 |
### § 2.60.010. Establishment—Composition—Appointment of members. | A. The city economic diversification commission consists of five members appointed by the city council for staggered three-year terms.
B. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the commissioners are appointed.
C. The commission shall elect its chair and chair pro tempore from among the appointed members.
D.... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.314453 | -0.359375 | -1.264648 | -1.074219 |
### § 2.60.020. Powers and duties. | The commission is an advisory commission to the city council. It shall:
A. Have the authority to prepare and submit to the city council for its approval a comprehensive economic diversification strategy for the overall economic diversification of the community. The commission shall recommend modifications of such plan... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.808105 | 0.040955 | -1.018555 | -0.723633 |
### § 2.64.010. Creation—Appointment—Terms of members. | A. The city library board consists of five members appointed by the city council for staggered three-year terms.
B. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the commissioners are appointed.
C. The commission shall elect its chair and chair pro tempore from among the appointed regular members.
(Prior code § 2-... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.602539 | -1.458984 | -1.410156 | -1.530273 |
### § 2.64.020. Powers and duties. | The library board is an advisory board to the city council. The board shall:
A. Receive, consider and evaluate public input, opinions and recommendations regarding the care, staffing, equipping and managing of the city library.
B. Act in an advisory capacity to the city council in regard to the planning and implement... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.554688 | -1.118164 | -1.071289 | -1.327148 |
### § 2.64.030. Quorum and voting. | A quorum of the library board for the conduct of any meeting, work session or public hearing shall be a majority of the board. No actions shall be taken by the board except by concurrence of at least three members.
(Prior code § 2-35; Ord. 24-12 § 3)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.661133 | -1.319336 | -0.710938 | -1.395508 |
### § 2.66.010. Establishment—Composition—Appointment of members. | A. The city beautification commission consists of five members appointed by the city council for staggered three-year terms.
B. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the commissioners are appointed.
C. The commission shall elect its chair and chair pro tempore from among the appointed members.
(Ord. 21-09 ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.50293 | -1.416992 | -1.387695 | -1.373047 |
### § 2.66.020. Powers and duties. | The commission is an advisory commission to the city council. It shall:
A. Work to advocate for, promote, and enhance the aesthetics of the local human-built environment to reflect the beauty of the surrounding natural environment.
B. Work to build community, a sense of place, and civic pride through beautification p... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.662109 | -0.662109 | -0.48584 | -0.393555 |
### § 2.66.030. Quorum and voting. | A quorum of the beautification commission for the conduct of any meeting, work session, or public hearing shall be a majority of the commission. No actions shall be taken by the commission except by concurrence of at least three members.
City of Valdez, AK
§ 2.66.030
VALDEZ CODE
§ 2.66.030
(Ord. 21-09 § 1; Ord. 24-... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.515625 | -0.751465 | -0.892578 | -1.422852 |
### § 2.76.010. Policy of the city. | It is the policy of the city to provide access to public records and information so that the right of the people to remain informed is protected. In enacting this measure, the city council recognizes the competing interests of personal privacy as well as the need for confidentiality in limited areas of city affairs, an... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.776367 | -0.36084 | -0.376709 | 0.060272 |
### § 2.76.020. Definitions. | For purposes of this chapter:
A. "Document" means any method of storing information, including but not limited to handwriting, typewriting, printing, photocopying, photographing, electronically, and any other form of communication or reproduction, upon any medium, including but not limited to paper, electronic image s... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.386475 | -0.268555 | -0.683105 | -1.174805 |
### § 2.76.030. Information available to the public. | Except as provided by Section 2.76.040 of this chapter, or by other provisions of local, state or federal law, the city shall make all public records open to inspection by any person subject to reasonable restrictions regulating the time, place and manner of inspection. The types of records and information open to publ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | 0.313232 | 1.137695 | -0.260742 | -0.078125 |
## § 2.76.060. Response to requests for public records. | All requests for inspection and copying of city records shall be presented to the city clerk. The city clerk shall, consistent with the orderly conduct of city business, make a good faith and diligent effort to provide a prompt response to requests for inspection of records made pursuant to this chapter. To effect this... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.589355 | -0.234375 | -0.439209 | -0.550293 |
## § 2.76.070. Custody, ownership and protection of records. | A. All records created in the course and furtherance of city business are the property of the city and shall not be removed from the city's custody and control unless otherwise provided for by law.
B. At the end of their term of employment, a city official or employee shall deliver all city records in their possession... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.636719 | -0.620117 | -0.077026 | -0.24292 |
### A. Record Retention Program. | The city clerk shall prepare a record retention program and record retention schedule of records specifying the records to be:
1. Retained permanently;
2. Destroyed;
3. Disposed of routinely in the regular course of public business; and
4. Microfilmed.
The record retention schedule shall be adopted by resolution. The... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.841309 | -0.209351 | -0.171997 | -0.640137 |
### B. Disposal of Records. | The city council by resolution may authorize the disposal and method of disposal of the records listed in the record retention schedule found by the council to be without legal or administrative value or historical interest, including the periodic disposal of records in the regular course of business, and disposal of o... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.693359 | 0.436279 | -0.739258 | -0.284912 |
### C. Microfilming. | The council, in the resolution as to the record retention schedule, may authorize the substitution of microfilmed copies for any original records, including records to be periodically disposed of, and the disposal of these original records when microfilmed. Records pertaining to any claim and demand by the city or agai... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.948242 | 0.263672 | -0.320313 | -0.48877 |
### D. Electronic Records Retention, Preservation and Disposal. | The city council by resolution shall establish internal procedures to comply with archive and records management policies for creation, use, maintenance, storage, retention preservation and disposition of city records in an electronic format.
(Prior code § 19B-8; Ord. 08-08 § 1)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.243164 | -0.713379 | -0.608398 | -1.09082 |
### § 2.80.010. Purpose. | The purpose of this chapter is to:
A. Establish consistent procurement principles for all agencies of the city;
B. Maximize to the fullest extent practicable the purchasing value of city funds;
C. Clearly define authority for the purchasing function within the city organization; and
D. Encourage local procurement, ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.19043 | -0.830566 | -1.132813 | -0.434082 |
## § 2.80.090. Construction manager/general contractor contracts. | The city may award a two-phase construction manager/general contractor contract for preconstruction services and construction services on a single project.
A. In the preconstruction services phase of a contract under this section, the contractor shall provide the city with advice for scheduling, work sequencing, cost ... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.260742 | -0.287109 | -1.054688 | -1.046875 |
## § 2.80.095. Contractor bonding requirements. | A. Before a contract exceeding $100,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or public work is awarded to a general or specialty contractor, the contractor shall furnish to the city the following bonds, which become binding upon the award of the contract to that contractor:
1. A performance... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.686523 | 1.633789 | -0.59668 | 0.167603 |
## CHAPTER 2.92 | PERSONNEL
§ 2.92.010. Rejection of P.E.R.A.
The city rejects the application of the Alaska Public Employment Relations Act (Ch. 113 SLA 1972) to the city.
(Prior code § 18-1)
City of Valdez, AK | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.881348 | -0.06897 | -0.160034 | -0.834961 |
### § 3.04.010. Finance director named fiscal agent for city. | Pursuant to Section 5.6 of the Valdez City Charter, the fiscal agent for the city shall be designated as the finance director. The city manager may appoint an employee to serve as finance director and may require that before assuming office the finance director furnish bond in such sum and with such sureties as the man... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.223633 | -0.434326 | -0.803711 | -1.140625 |
### § 3.04.020. Fiscal year. | The fiscal year of the city shall be the calendar year.
(Prior code § 9-1) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.575195 | -2.082031 | -0.773926 | -1.682617 |
### § 3.04.030. Bond required of city employees handling city funds. | Before entering upon the duties of office, the finance director, and all other employees charged with accountability of city funds and resources, shall be bonded by individual or group bonds, for the faithful performance of their duties, and for proper application and payment of all money or property coming into their ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.243164 | -0.676758 | -0.288086 | -0.550781 |
### § 3.04.040. Independent audit. | The council shall provide for an independent annual audit of all city accounts, and may provide for such other audits as it deems necessary. Such audits shall be made by a certified public accountant, or firm staffed by such accountants, who have no personal interest, direct or indirect in the fiscal affairs of the cit... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.888672 | -0.232178 | -0.641602 | -0.631836 |
#### AGREEMENT | THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this ___ day of ________, 20__, by and between the City of Valdez, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Alaska, hereinafter sometimes called the "City," and _______ hereinafter called the "Auditor," | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.578125 | -0.592773 | -1.145508 | -1.136719 |
#### WITNESSETH: | Whereas, the City requires a complete financial report on the total functions and activities of the municipality not later than three months after the close of the fiscal year; and
City of Valdez, AK
§ 3.04.040
VALDEZ CODE
§ 3.04.040
Whereas, it is desirable that only one financial report covering the same fiscal p... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.632813 | 1.65625 | -0.746094 | -0.213013 |
## § 3.04.070. Interest on city accounts receivable. | A. With respect to any billing for accounts owed to the city for any reason, the city may designate a date beyond which the payment of the account shall be delinquent. The date of delinquency shall be stated on the billing, and the billing shall be mailed or otherwise transmitted to a party responsible for payment not ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.567383 | -0.428711 | -0.038361 | 0.175537 |
## § 3.04.080. Bond election. | Bonds which require ratification by a vote of the electorate shall be authorized by a resolution adopted by council which shall call for and set the date of election. Such resolution shall also specify the maximum principal amount of the bonds to be authorized, the purpose for which the proceeds of the bonds are to be ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.264648 | -0.687988 | -0.913574 | -1.145508 |
### § 3.08.010. Administration—Fiscal control. | Unless the finance director shall certify that there is sufficient unencumbered balance of appropriation and available funds, no appropriation shall be encumbered and no expenditure shall be made. The city manager may, at any time, direct the transfer of unencumbered balances within an appropriation level set forth in ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.744141 | 0.078369 | -0.697266 | -0.658691 |
### § 3.08.020. Preparation and submission. | By the first regular council meeting in November of each year, the city manager shall submit to the council a budget for the ensuing fiscal year and an accompanying transmittal memorandum, setting forth the recommendations for and an analysis of the anticipated revenue and expenditures of the city for the next fiscal y... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.918945 | -1.254883 | -1.288086 | -1.397461 |
### § 3.08.030. Budget message. | The city manager shall cause to be published a budget message explaining the budget in fiscal terms and in terms of work programs. It shall contain an outline of the proposed financial policies of the city for the ensuing fiscal year, describe the important features of the budget, indicate any major changes from the cu... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.415039 | -1.073242 | -1.175781 | -1.072266 |
### § 3.08.040. Contents. | A. The budget shall provide a complete financial plan of all city funds and activities for the next fiscal year. In organizing the budget, the city manager shall utilize the most feasible combination of expenditure classification by fund, organizational unit, program, purpose or activity and object. The budget shall be... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.31543 | 1.291016 | -1.076172 | -0.852539 |
### § 3.08.130. Working capital. | A working capital reserve of not less than four million five hundred thousand dollars is established in the general fund. Available balances from this reserve remaining at the year end shall be lapsed into the subsequent year for this fund.
(Ord. 09-09 § 1) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.608398 | -1.011719 | -0.80127 | -1.192383 |
### § 3.08.140. Miscellaneous revenues—Generally. | Miscellaneous revenues shall include anticipated revenues from the collection of taxes other than general property taxes; amount of state shared taxes and aid to be received; amount received from services and sales, fines and forfeitures, and other special or nonrecurring sources.
(Ord. 09-09 § 1) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.883301 | -0.435059 | -1.261719 | -1.06543 |
### § 3.08.150. Miscellaneous revenues—Anticipated from surplus from municipal utility or other public service enterprise. | The anticipated revenues and proposed expenditures of each utility and other public service enterprise owned or operated by the city shall be stated in a separate section of the budget (each bearing the name of the utility). As to such utility, anticipated surplus, if legally available for general purposes, and to the ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | valdez | null | -1.439453 | -0.319336 | -1.704102 | -1.364258 |
### § 3.08.160. Miscellaneous revenues—Measures of estimates. | No miscellaneous revenues from any source, except as to surplus from publicly owned enterprises, shall be included in anticipated revenue in the budget in an amount in excess of the average of the amount actually realized from the same source in the preceding fiscal year, and the actual receipts realized in the first n... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.884766 | 0.461914 | -1.012695 | -0.76416 |
### § 3.08.170. Miscellaneous revenues—New sources. | No revenue from a new source not previously stated in the budget shall be included unless the city manager shall determine that the facts clearly warrant the expectation that such revenue will be actually realized in cash during the fiscal year in the amount stated and shall certify such determination in writing to the... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | valdez | null | -0.754883 | -0.305908 | -0.993652 | -1.046875 |
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