ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. 3

1-101. Code designated. 3

1-102. Definitions. 3

1-103. Existing ordinances. 4

1-104. Effect of repeal. 4

1-105. Catchlines of sections. 5

1-106. Parenthetical and reference matter. 5

1-107. Amendments; repeal. 5

1-108. Ordinances. 5

1-109. Same; subject and title; amendment. 5

1-110. Same; publication. 6

1-111. Same; ordinance book. 6

1-112. Resolutions, motions. 6

1-113. City records. 6

1-114. Altering code. 6

1-115. Scope of application. 6

1-116. General penalty. 6

1-117. Severability. 7

ARTICLE 2.  GOVERNING BODY.. 8

1-201. Governing body. 8

1-202. Same; powers generally. 8

1-203. Same; meetings. 8

1-204. Same; quorum. 8

1-205. Powers of the mayor. 8

1-206. President of the council. 9

1-207. Administrative powers. 9

1-208. Vacancies in governing body; how filled. 9

1-209. Compensation. 9

1-210. Expenses. 10

1-211. Rules and order of business. 10

1-212. Code of ethics. 14

ARTICLE 3.  OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. 16

1-301. Appointment. 16

1-302. Employees. 16

1-303. Removal. 16

1-304. Vacancy in office. 16

1-305. City clerk. 16

1-306. Same; fiscal records. 17

1-307. Same; seal; oaths. 17

1-308. Same; withholding agents. 17

1-309. Deputy city clerk. 18

1-310. City treasurer. 18

1-311. City attorney; office; duties. 18

1-312. City engineer. 19

1-313. City administrator. 19

1-314. Same; residence. 19

1-315. Same; term of office. 19

1-316. Same; salary. 19

1-317. Same; absence or disability. 19

1-318. Same; powers, duties, and responsibilities. 19

1-319. Appointment or employment in more than one position. 21

1-320. Conflict of interest. 21

ARTICLE 4.  PERSONNEL POLICY AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS  22

1-401. Personnel rules and regulations. 22

ARTICLE 5.  OATHS AND BONDS. 23

1-501. Oath. 23

1-502. Oaths filed. 23

1-503. Bonds required. 23

1-504. Same; premiums. 23

1-505. Condition of bonds. 23

1-506. Approval of bonds. 24

ARTICLE 6.  OPEN RECORDS. 25

1-601. Policy. 25

1-602. Record custodians. 25

1-603. Local freedom of information officers. 25

1-604. Public request for access. 26

1-605. Facilities for public inspection. 26

1-606. Procedures for inspection. 26

1-607. Appointment of official custodians. 26

1-608. Appointment of local freedom of information officer. 27

1-609. Designation of additional record custodians. 27

1-610. Requests to be directed to custodians. 27

1-611. Fee administration. 27

1-612. Inspection fee. 27

1-613. Copying fee. 28

1-614. Prepayment of fees. 28

1-615. Payment. 28

ARTICLE 7.  INVESTMENT OF IDLE FUNDS. 29

1-701. Purpose and goals. 29

1-702. Active funds; designation of depositories; eligible depositories. 29

1-703. Definitions. 29

1-704. Investment of idle funds. 30

1-705. Procedures and restrictions. 32

1-706. Custody and safekeeping. 32

1-707. Sale or transfer. 32

1-708. Reserved. 32

ARTICLE 8.  ARTS AND HUMANITIES COMMISSION   33

1-801. Commission established. 33

1-802. Membership; appointment; term. 33

1-803. Organization. 33

1-804. Duties and powers. 33

ARTICLE 9.  HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW BOARD   35

1-901. Purpose and intent. 35

1-902. Definitions. 35

1-903. Historic preservation review board. 37

1-904. Procedures and criteria for nomination and designation of landmarks. 40

1-905. Recommendation of historic preservation review board. 41

1-906. Designation ordinance/certificate of appropriateness. 42

1-907. Certificate of economic hardship. 44

1-908. Fines and penalties. 45

ARTICLE 10.  TOURISM COMMITTEE. 46

1-1001.  Committee established. 46

1-1002.  Appointment; term. 46

1-1003.  Organization. 46

ARTICLE 11.  PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION   47

1-1101.  Creation. 47

1-1102.  Composition. 47

1-1103.  Purpose, powers and functions. 47

1-1104.  Support services. 47

ARTICLE 12.  NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION   48

1-1201.  Neighborhood revitalization plan incorporated. 48

1-1202.  Neighborhood revitalization fund. 48

1-1203.  Program termination date. 48

ARTICLE 13.  RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM   49

1-1301.  Purpose. 49

1-1302.  Establishment and administration of Oswego records management program. 49

1-1303.  Definitions for records management program. 49

1-1304.  Responsibilities. 50

1-1305.  Ownership of municipal records and responsibilities of officers and employees. 51

1-1306.  Destruction of original municipal public records. 51

1-1307.  Destruction of all other municipal records. 51

ARTICLE 14.  HOUSING COMMITTEE. 53

1-1401.  Establishment. 53

1-1402.  Membership, terms, interest and compensation. 53

1-1403.  Meetings, officers and records. 53

1-1404.  Powers and duties. 53

ARTICLE 15.  HOUSING REHABILITATION AND CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD   54

1-1501.  Housing Rehabilitation and Citizens Advisory Board Created. 54

1-1502.  Membership and Vacancies. 54

1-1503.  Functions, Duties, and Authority. 54

1-1504.  Officers. 54

1-1505.  Meetings and Boards. 54

ARTICLE 16. REVENUE & FINANCE. 55

1-1601.  City sales tax; 0.50% for public safety services expiring December 31, 2026. 55