A.    Offices Vacated by Removal. Any officer of the municipality who leaves the municipality with the intention of permanently residing outside the limits thereof shall be deemed to have vacated his office, other than municipal engineer, health officer or other officers requiring technical knowledge.

    B.    Leaves of Absence. Any appointed officer desiring to be temporarily absent from the municipality shall apply to the mayor for a leave of absence, which may, in the discretion of the mayor, be granted in writing for any time and when granted, shall be filed with the clerk.

    C.    Books Delivered to Successor. Every officer shall, upon going out of office, deliver to his successor, all books, papers, furniture and other things appertaining to such office and which are the property of the municipality.

    D.    Books Open to Inspection. Every officer shall, at all times when required, submit the books and papers of his office to the inspection of the mayor, or any committee or member of the council.

    E.    Report of Fees. All officers of the city entitled to receive fees shall keep a correct account thereof and make a report thereof to the city council on the first Monday of each month. In the report, they shall specify from whom such fees were received, for what service and when received. All fees received shall be paid over into the city treasury.

    F.    Other Rules and Regulations. Every officer of the city shall perform such other duties and be subject to such other rules and regulations as the council may provide by law.

    G.    Conservators of Peace. The mayor, aldermen, firemen and policemen are designated as conservators of the peace with power to make arrests and such other powers as are provided by law.

    H.    Delivery of Records. Within five days after notification and request, any person who has been an officer of a municipality is required to deliver to his successor in office all property, books and effects in his possession, belonging to the municipality, or pertaining to the office he has held. Upon his refusal to do so, he shall be liable for all damages caused thereby and shall, upon conviction, be penalized according to the provisions of Section 1.16.010.

    I.    Oath. Every officer of the city shall, before entering upon his duties, take the oath prescribed by statute. (Prior code § 2-4-4)

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