HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2015-37 - Strength of ForceORDINANCE NO. 010
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THE PUBLIC AS RE, QUIRED BY LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Georgetown, Texas have adopted the civil service system
for its fire and police departments; and
WHEREAS, civil service is governed under Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code;
and
WHEREAS, Local Government Code, Section 143.021, requires that the governing body of a
municipality shall establish classifications and numbers of positions by ordinance,
WHEREAS, the caption of this ordinance was printed in the Williamson County Sun in
compliance with the City Charter of the City of Georgetown.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The classification plans for classified positions in the Fire and Police
Departments shall be as follows:
PART ONE — FIRE DEPARTMENT
The following classifications of firefighters in the Fire Department shall exist effective on and
after the dates set forth herein under the provisions of Chapter 143 of the Texas Local
Government Code. These classifications and no others shall exist effective on and after the dates
set forth herein with the number shown indicating the number of positions in each classification.
Number in
Classification Classification
Assistant Chief 2
Fire Battalion Chief 5
Fire Captain 9
Fire Lieutenant 17
Fire Driver 21
Firefighter 51
Total 105
The one (1) Assistant Fire Chief is appointed by the head of the department, and serves at the
pleasure of the Department Head, in accordance with Local Government Code, Section 143.014.
Ordinance Number: ao_ 15--3 -1 Page 1 of 2
Description: Strength of Force Ordinance
Date Approved: -fu ae oil ac?15L
The following classifications of officers in the Police Department shall exist effective on and after
the dates set forth herein under the provisions of Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government
Code. These classifications and no others shall exist effective on and after the dates set forth
herein with the number shown indicating the number of positions in each classification.
Number in
Classification Classification
Assistant Chief of Police I
Police Captain 2
Police Lieutenant 9
Police Sergeant 13
Police Officer / Detective 53
Total 78
The one (1) Assistant Police Chief is appointed by the head of the department, and serves at the
pleasure of the Department Head, in accordance with Local Government Code, Section 143.014.
SECTION 2. All positions, other than the position immediately below the Department Head,
shall be filled pursuant to the provisions of Local Government Code, Chapter 143, and eligibility lists
applicable to the position.
SECTION 3. That it is hereby found and determined that the meetings at which this ordinance
was passed were open to the public, as required by Section 551, Texas Government Code, and that
advance public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meetings was given.
SECTION 4. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this ordinance
be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any purpose by a court of competent Jurisdiction, the remainder
of this ordinance shall not be affected thereby and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are
declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately after its second and final
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the Lik day of _M_A3_, 2015 at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 01 day of 111AN 15 , 2015 at
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas. I
AT ST: CITY OF GE RGETOWN-12
(-t By:
Je$sicABrettle, City Secretary Dale -Koss, Mayor
Ordinance Number: 4Q0 I S -3 1-- Page 2 of 2
Description: Strength of Force Ordinance
Date Approved: . %VDL5l