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THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
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.
Classification
Assistant Chief — Fire Operations
Fire Battalion Chief
Fire Captain (New Rank)
Fire Lieutenant
Apparatus Operator
Firefighter
Total
Number in
Classification
1
4
6
12
18
33
7
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.
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Strength of Force Ordinance
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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.
Classification
Number in
Classification
Assistant Chief of Police 1
Police Captain 2
Police Lieutenant 6
Police Sergeant (Formerly Detective/Sergeant) 16
Police Officer 52
Total 77
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 on October 1, 2009.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the day of �'�,��, 2009 at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 6� day of 09 at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas.
APPR,QVED AS TO FORM:
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Patricia E. Carls
City Attorney
Ordinance No. P45
Strength of Force Ordinance
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