Title 2
ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL

Chapters:

Chapter 2.04
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

Sections:

2.04.010 Regular meetings– Place and time.

2.04.020 Special meetings– Authority to call.

2.04.030 Special meetings– Notice.

2.04.040 Meetings– Adjournment.

2.04.050 Authority– Duties.

2.04.060 Division of work– Appointment of committees.

2.04.070 City council salary.

2.04.080 City council president– Compensation for assuming duties and powers of mayor.

2.04.100 Term of office for mayor and members of the city council.

2.04.010 Regular meetings– Place and time.

The regular meetings of the city council of the city shall be held in the municipal building in the city on the first and third Mondays of each month at seven p.m., except when Monday is a legal holiday, and in that case, the meetings shall be at seven p.m. on the following day.

(Ord. 7-75: Ord. 330, 1967: prior code § 1.0201)

2.04.020 Special meetings– Authority to call.

Special meetings of the council may be called at any time by the mayor, or by the finance officer at a request made in writing by the mayor or any three alderman.

(Prior code § 1.0202)

2.04.030 Special meetings– Notice.

A. The city finance officer shall issue written notice for each special meeting stating by what authority the meeting is called, and the time and place of holding such meeting, and the matters to be considered, and such notice shall be served by the police department of the city upon each member of the city council then in the city at least three hours before the hour specified for such meeting.

B. The mayor may call a special meeting by notifying the members of the city council then in the city orally or by telephone a reasonable time prior to such meeting, and may in his discretion authorize the finance officer to notify the members of the city council of a special meeting in the same manner.

(Prior code § 1.0203)

2.04.040 Meetings– Adjournment.

Any regular or special meeting may be adjourned to meet at a later date to be fixed at the time of adjournment.

(Prior code § 1.0204)

2.04.050 Authority– Duties.

The mayor and city council shall have such authority and perform such duties as are prescribed by the statutes of the state and city ordinances of the city.

(Prior code § 1.0205)

2.04.060 Division of work– Appointment of committees.

The mayor may appoint such committees of the members of the city council as he deems desirable to accomplish an efficient division of the work and duties to be performed by the council.

(Prior code § 1.0206)

2.04.070 City council salary.

Each member of the city council shall receive an annual salary of six thousand dollars effective January 1, 2009. The mayor shall receive an annual salary of nine thousand dollars effective January 1, 2009. In addition thereto, twenty-five dollars for each special or adjourned to be continued meeting attended, commencing January 1, 2009.

(Ord. 6-08: Ord. 10-07: Ord. 4-07: Ord. 6-04: Ord. 11-02; Ord. 5-01: Ord. 8-98; Ord. 2-98: Ord. 2-93: Ord. 8-90: Ord. 14-88 § 1; Ord. 8-75: Ord. 10-74: Ord. 5-74: Ord. 2-70: Ord. 311, 1964: prior code § 1.0207)

(Ord. No. 01-2009, 4-6-2009)

2.04.080 City council president– Compensation for assuming duties and powers of mayor.

In any case where the president of the city council of the city assumes the duties and powers of mayor of the city, due to a vacancy having occurred in the office of mayor, the president of the city council shall be paid a salary of two hundred dollars per month commencing on the date when the president assumes the duties and powers of the office of the mayor and becomes acting mayor, and ending the date when the mayor takes office after being duly qualified and elected, or ending on the date when the president resigns as acting mayor or councilman.

(Ord. 323, 1967)

2.04.100 Term of office for mayor and members of the city council.

A. The term of office for the mayor shall be for four years. The term of office for members of the city council shall be four years, one member from each ward of the city shall be elected every two years. The transition from two-year terms to four-year terms shall be accomplished as follows:

1. Mayor election on the second Tuesday in April, 2000, shall be for a term of four years.

B. Election of members of the city council for each ward shall be as follows:

1. Ward One.

a. Lue Ann Keating. Current term expires in 1999. Election on second Tuesday of April, 1999 for this council position shall be for three years only. Thereafter a four-year term.

b. Darrell Ronnfeldt. Current term expires in 2000. Election on the second Tuesday of April, 2000 shall be a four-year term.

2. Ward Two.

a. Eileen Kearney. Current term expires in 1999. Election on the second Tuesday of April, 1999 for this council position shall be for three years only. Thereafter a four-year term.

b. Norman Sihrer. Current term expires in 2000. Election on the second Tuesday of April, 2000 for this council position shall be for a four-year term.

3. Ward Three.

a. Richard Gallup. Current term expires in 1999. Election on the second Tuesday of April, 1999 for this council position shall be for three years only. Thereafter a four-year term.

b. Lyle Paschke. Current term expires in 1999. Election on the second Tuesday of April, 1999 for this council position shall be for a period of one year only. Thereafter a four year term.

4. Ward Four.

a. Larry Eldeen. Current term expires in 1999. Election on the second Tuesday of April, 1999 for this council position shall be for three years only. Thereafter a four year term.

b. Ronald Eimers. Current term expires in 1999. Election on the second Tuesday of April, 1999 for this council position shall be for one year only. Thereafter a four year term.

(Ord. 13-98)

Chapter 2.08
APPOINTIVE OFFICERS

Sections:

2.08.010 Method of appointment.

2.08.020 Designated– Salaries.

2.08.030 Additional appointive officers.

2.08.040 Mode of appointment– Term– Qualifications– Oath of office– Bond.

2.08.050 Duties.

2.08.060 Employees other than appointive– Compensation.

2.08.070 Employees– Longevity compensation.

2.08.010 Method of appointment.

All appointive officers shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the council at the first regular meeting in May, and shall hold office until their successor shall be appointed and qualified.

(Prior code § 1.0101)

2.08.020 Designated– Salaries.

The annual salaries of the appointive officers, namely: city finance officer, assistant city finance officer, librarian, recreation director, public works superintendent, senior citizen's director and city attorney; shall be set by the annual appropriation ordinance each year.

(Ord. 1-90: Ord. 33-85; Ord. 5-85; Ord. 7-84; Ord. 2-84: Ord. 1-83: Ord. 1-82: Ord. 11-80: Ord. 5-80: Ord. 9-79; Ord. 4-79: Ord. 9-78; Ord. 8-78; Ord. 7-78: Ord. 16-77; Ord. 8-77: Ord. 3-77; Ord. 1-77; Ord. 3-76: Ord. 6-75; Ord. 4-75; Ord. 14-74; Ord. 7-74; Ord. 3-73; Ord. 4-72; Ord. 10-071; Ord. 2-70; Ord. 341, 1969; Ord. 338, 1968; Ord. 324, 1967; Ord. 322, 1967: Ord. 308, 1963: Ord. 305, 1962: Ord. 302, 1961: Ord. 292, 1959: prior code § 1-0102)

2.08.030 Additional appointive officers.

In addition to the officers provided in Section 2.08.020 of this chapter, there shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council, the following officers: chief of the fire department, city health officer, city electrician and city engineer, who shall receive compensation or fees as may be prescribed by resolution.

(Ord. 3-05: prior code § 1.0103)

2.08.040 Mode of appointment– Term– Qualifications– Oath of office– Bond.

A. The mode of appointment of all appointive officers, their terms of office and manner of qualification shall be as provided by statute and applicable ordinances.

B. Before entering upon the discharge of their duties they shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation of office in the form required by the State Constitution, and furnish a bond in the special sum required, conditioned upon the faithful performance of their duties, and to account, pay over, and deliver all money or property coming into their hands by virtue of their office according to law, which bond shall be subject to the approval of the city council.

(Prior code § 1.0107)

2.08.050 Duties.

The duties of the various appointive officers of the city shall be such as are ordinarily undertaken by such officers and as provided by statute, and by the ordinances. Such officers shall perform such duties as may be assigned to them by the city council, mayor, or other person or board authorized to prescribe such duties.

(Prior code § 1.0108)

2.08.060 Employees other than appointive– Compensation.

The annual compensation of city employees not named in this chapter shall be fixed by the annual appropriation ordinance or by resolution, any time, regardless of the time when any city employee may have been appointed.

(Ord. 2-90: prior code § 1.0104)

2.08.070 Employees– Longevity compensation.

A. The annual compensation of full time (two thousand eighty hours per year) city employees, including appointive officers, shall be increased for longevity, effective January 1, 1998, as follows:
After 5 years of service$ 50.00
After 6 years of service60.00
After 7 years of service70.00
After 8 years of service80.00
After 9 years of service90.00
After 10 years of service100.00

B. Subsequent to ten years of service longevity payment shall follow the state of South Dakota "Longevity Payment Plan" in effect as of December 31, 1997.

State Longevity Pay Scale After Ten Years
After 11 years of service$ 110.00
After 12 years of service120.00
After 13 years of service130.00
After 14 years of service140.00
After 15 years of service225.00
After 16 years of service240.00
After 17 years of service255.00
After 18 years of service270.00
After 19 years of service285.00
After 20 years of service400.00
After 21 years of service420.00
After 22 years of service440.00
After 23 years of service460.00
After 24 years of service480.00
After 25 years of service625.00
After 26 years of service650.00
After 27 years of service675.00
After 28 years of service700.00
After 29 years of service725.00
After 30 years of service900.00
After 31 years of service930.00
After 32 years of service960.00
After 33 years of service990.00
After 34 years of service1,020.00
After 35 years of service1,225.00
After 36 years of service1,260.00
After 37 years of service1,295.00
After 38 years of service1,330.00
After 39 years of service1,365.00
After 40 years of service1,600.00
After 41 years of service1,640.00
After 42 years of service1,680.00
After 43 years of service1,720.00
After 44 years of service1,760.00
After 45 years of service2,025.00
After 46 years of service2,070.00
After 47 years of service2,115.00
After 48 years of service2,160.00
After 49 years of service2,205.00

(Ord. 14-97)

Chapter 2.12
FIRE DEPARTMENT

Sections:

2.12.010 Organization.

2.12.020 Chief– Duties.

2.12.030 Officers– Removal.

2.12.040 Destruction of buildings in case of fire– Authority to order.

2.12.010 Organization.

The fire department of the city shall be under the direct supervision and control of the chief of the fire department, and shall be organized into such units as are now or may hereafter be determined and shall be governed by such constitution and bylaws as the department may consider necessary and proper.

(Prior code § 1.0501)

2.12.020 Chief– Duties.

The chief of the fire department shall have direct supervision and control of all fire apparatus and equipment owned and maintained by the city for fire extinguishment or prevention, or for the public safety; and he shall have sole and absolute control over all persons connected with the fire department. It shall be the duty of the chief to properly care for and control all such apparatus and equipment, and to examine the same once in every three months and report to the city council any repairs or any new material which may be needed.

(Prior code § 1.0502)

2.12.030 Officers– Removal.

Any officer of the fire department whether elected or appointed, may be removed from office by the city council for gross incompetence or inefficiency in office by the two-thirds vote of the members thereof.

(Prior code § 1.0507)

2.12.040 Destruction of buildings in case of fire– Authority to order.

The chief of the fire department may direct that any building or structure may be pulled or cut down or removed, or he may take such other steps as he may deem necessary to arrest the progress of any fire.

(Prior code § 1.0503)

Chapter 2.16
POLICE DEPARTMENT

Sections:

2.16.010 Members– Authority to appoint additional officers.

2.16.020 Appointment.

2.16.030 Duties.

2.16.010 Members– Authority to appoint additional officers.

The police officers of the city shall be a chief of police, and such numbers of patrolmen and police women as from time to time may be deemed necessary by the city council. The mayor may appoint extra policemen temporarily in case of an emergency or special occasions when in his judgment such extra policemen are needed.

(Prior code § 1.0401)

2.16.020 Appointment.

All members of the police department shall be appointed by the mayor. Such appointments shall be effective upon confirmation by the city council.

(Prior code § 1.0402)

2.16.030 Duties.

The chief of police shall have supervision over all other members of the police department. He shall be subject to and obey the orders of the mayor and city council. He shall see to it that all ordinances of the city are enforced and shall perform such additional duties as may be prescribed by the mayor and city council. All other members of the police department shall perform such duties and shall obey such rules and regulations as the chief or police shall prescribe.

(Prior code § 1.0403)

Chapter 2.20
JAIL AND WORKHOUSE

Sections:

2.20.010 Designated– Imprisonment.

2.20.020 Police chief's duties and authority.

2.20.030 Contract with county.

2.20.010 Designated– Imprisonment.

The jail in the municipal building of the city shall be the workhouse of the city. Any male offender convicted in justice court of any violation of an ordinance of the city for which imprisonment may be imposed, may be sentenced to imprisonment in the city jail at such labor as his strength will permit, and any male offender convicted in justice court of any violation of a city ordinance for which a fine may be imposed, may be committed to the city workhouse for nonpayment of such fine, to be kept at such labor as his strength will permit, and shall receive a credit of two dollars for each day of imprisonment upon such fine.

(Prior code § 1.0404)

2.20.020 Police chief's duties and authority.

The chief of police shall have charge of the jail and workhouse and prisoners confined therein, and he shall detail such policemen as may be necessary to take charge of prisoners while at work and keep them safely in custody and employed at the work provided for them to do. Subject to the approval of the mayor and city council the chief of police shall make such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the care, maintenance and labor of persons confined in the city jail.

(Prior code § 1.0405)

2.20.030 Contract with county.

The city council is authorized to contract with Spink County to care for city prisoners at such terms as may be agreed upon between the city council and the county commissioners of Spink County. When imprisonment is imposed for violation of a city ordinance, the chief of police may imprison such offender at the Spink County jail at city expense.

(Prior code § 1.0407)

Chapter 2.24
CITY PARK AND RECREATION BOARD

Sections:

2.24.010 Establishment of combined board.

2.24.020 Powers, limitations and immunities.

2.24.030 Appointment– Terms.

2.24.040 Annual appointments.

2.24.050 Election of officers.

2.24.060 Appointment of director.

2.24.070 Vacancies.

2.24.080 Compensation.

2.24.090 Meetings– Quorum.

2.24.100 Recommendations to be made by resolution.

2.24.110 Rules and regulations.

2.24.120 Records and reports.

2.24.130 Annual budget.

2.24.140 Gifts, bequests and devises.

2.24.150 Designation of park and recreational areas.

2.24.160 Motor homes, trailers or campers– Overtime parking.

2.24.010 Establishment of combined board.

There is created a combined city park and recreation board for the city to be known as the Redfield park and recreation board, to establish, improve, care for, regulate and manage a system of public recreation.

(Ord. 5-79 (part): prior code § 11.1101)

2.24.020 Powers, limitations and immunities.

The city park and recreation board shall have all of those powers and be subject to the limitations and enjoy those privileges and immunities all as provided for by Chapter 9-38 of the South Dakota Compiled Laws as now or hereafter amended. Whenever the approval of the governing body is required before the city park and recreation board can act, such prior approval shall be first obtained. Otherwise, the board shall be charged with the supervision and management of all city park and recreation facilities and functions.

(Prior code § 11.1110)

2.24.030 Appointment– Terms.

Upon the final adoption and publication of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the mayor with the approval of the governing body, shall appoint four members to the city park and recreation board, each of whom shall be a resident and freeholder of the city. One such member shall be appointed for one year, two for two years, one for three years, and thereafter each appointment shall be for three years. Such appointees are to hold office until their successors are appointed and qualified. The fifth member of the board shall be the city councilman responsible for city parks and recreation.

(Ord. 5-79 (part): prior code § 11.1102)

2.24.040 Annual appointments.

At the first regular meeting of the city council in May of each year, the members shall be appointed or reappointed by the mayor and approved by the governing body for a term of three years to succeed the retiring members.

(Ord. 5-79 (part): prior code § 11.1103)

2.24.050 Election of officers.

At the first regular meeting of the park and recreation board after the final adoption and publication of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the board shall elect from its number, excluding the city councilman on the board, a president, a vice president and a secretary, each of whom shall serve until the first meeting of the board in June of each year. Thereafter, the board shall hold an annual election of officers at the first meeting in June of each year. The vice president shall act in the absence or disability of the president. In case of the death or retirement of an officer, a successor shall be elected immediately.

(Ord. 5-79 (part): prior code § 11.1106)

2.24.060 Appointment of director.

With the approval of the governing body, the park and recreation board may appoint a director of the park and recreation department. This individual shall hold office at the pleasure of the board and receive such salary as the board may determine and shall on its behalf have charge, supervision and direction of all activities.

(Ord. 5-79 (part): prior code § 11.1112)

2.24.070 Vacancies.

Any vacancy on the city park and recreation board shall be filled for the unexpired term of any member vacating such board for any reason or purpose in the same manner as is required for a regular appointment.

(Ord. 5-79 (part): prior code § 11.1105)

2.24.080 Compensation.

All members appointed to serve on the city park and recreation board shall serve without compensation except for expenses accrued due to authorized travel outside the city in fulfilling the obligations of their appointed duties. The expenses shall be reimbursed on the basis of actual proof of personal expenses accrued due to and during such authorized travel.

(Ord. 5-79 (part): prior code § 11.1104)

2.24.090 Meetings– Quorum.

The board shall hold regular meetings at least once each month and as many special meetings as it deems proper and necessary to conduct the official business affairs of the park and recreation department. Three members constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but an affirmative vote of at least three members shall be necessary to authorize any official action of the board.

(Ord. 5-79 (part): prior code § 11.1107)

2.24.100 Recommendations to be made by resolution.

Any recommendation by the city park and recreation board to the governing body shall be by resolution. When an ordinance of the governing body is passed upon the recommendation of the recreation board, it is not necessary for such ordinance to recite at length the resolution of the recreation board recommending the same, but it is sufficient to recite the fact of such recommendation by such recreation board, which recital shall be conclusive of the making and regularity of such resolution in all proceedings thereafter.

(Ord. 5-79 (part): prior code § 11.1111)

2.24.110 Rules and regulations.

The members of the city park and recreation board, subject to the approval of the governing body, may establish bylaws, rules and regulations for the orderly transaction and conduct of its business and operation of the park and recreation department facilities.

(Ord. 5-79 (part): prior code § 11.1109)

2.24.120 Records and reports.

The secretary of the board shall keep a record of its proceedings and make such reports as may be required by the board. In his absence, or inability to act, the board may appoint a secretary pro tem to perform his duties. The records of such board, kept by its secretary or copies of any such records when duly certified by the secretary shall be competent evidence of the proceedings of the board. Copies of any and all such records and/or reports shall be filed with the city finance officer.

(Ord. 5-79 (part): prior code § 11.1108)

2.24.130 Annual budget.

The park and recreation board on or before the fifteenth of August of each year shall make an estimate of the moneys necessary for the operation of the city's system of public parks, recreation and playgrounds and as authorized by Chapter 9-38 of the South Dakota Compiled Laws. Such estimate shall be certified by the secretary of the park and recreation board to the city finance officer on or before the first day of September of each year.

(Ord. 5-79 (part): prior code § 11.1114)

2.24.140 Gifts, bequests and devises.

Real or personal property or the income thereof may be granted, bequeathed, devised or conveyed to the city for park or recreational purposes authorized by Chapter 9-38 of the South Dakota Compiled Laws, and upon such conditions as may be prescribed by the grantors, donors or devisors thereof and agreed to by the governing body and the park and recreation board.

(Ord. 5-79 (part): prior code § 11.1113)

2.24.150 Designation of park and recreational areas.

The maintenance and improvements of any land acquired by the park and recreation board for public parks, and recreation and playground purposes shall be the responsibility of the board; and, when possible, public parks, or designated area thereof, in the city shall also be used for the operation of a system of public recreation and playgrounds. The designation or the use of any public park, or designated area thereof, for recreational purposes shall be designated by the park and recreation board, subject to review and approval by the governing body in the event of disagreement as to such use by any other factions. In order to facilitate the carrying out of the authorized purposes of the park and recreation board, it is required that the appointed director of the park and recreation board attend all regular and special meetings of the park and recreation board.

(Ord. 5-79 (part): prior code § 11.1115)

2.24.160 Motor homes, trailers or campers– Overtime parking.

It is unlawful for any person to park a motor home or any type of travel trailer or pickup camper in any city park, which permits camping, within the city for more than seven days or nights in any thirty-day period. Every such prohibited vehicle parked in excess of the aforesaid period of time is declared to be a public nuisance and shall be removed or caused to be removed.

(Ord. 2-08: Ord. 5-87)

Chapter 2.28
MUNICIPAL DEFENSE COUNCIL

Sections:

2.28.010 Created– Membership.

2.28.020 Powers.

2.28.030 Duties.

2.28.040 Rules and regulations.

2.28.010 Created– Membership.

There is created the municipal defense council of the city, to be composed of the mayor as chairman and such other persons, not exceeding eleven in number, as the mayor may appoint from time to time. The mayor shall designate one of the members so appointed as vice chairman who shall be the coordinator for the city. Each member of the municipal defense council shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor or until the repeal of this chapter.

(Prior code § 1.0701)

2.28.020 Powers.

The municipal defense council shall have full and plenary powers to employ such persons as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the council. These persons shall be subject, however, to all regulations now provided by law governing this municipality.

(Prior code § 1.0702)

2.28.030 Duties.

The municipal defense council shall be charged with the duty of coordinating all defense activities of the City. It shall:

A. Coordinate the activities of the municipal and private agencies cooperating in the defense program;

B. Keep in contact with the office of civilian defense to the end that all requests and suggestions from the office shall receive prompt and efficient response;

C. Conduct studies regarding defense problems of the city to the end that municipal government of the city will at all times be abreast of the problems of defense, and information desired by federal agencies will be readily available;

D. Survey existing facilities, proffers of facilities, services and ideas originating within the city, and make appropriate disposition of same;

E. Act as a clearing house of municipal defense information for all governmental and private agencies cooperating in the defense program;

F. Direct information regarding the defense program to all municipal departments or agencies which are, or may be affected thereby;

G. Make recommendations from time to time for improvements in the handling of defense problems affecting the city;

H. Perform such other advisory functions as may be requested by agencies or departments of the federal government in connection with national defense program;

I. Do whatever is necessary and proper to carry out the intent and purpose of the ordinance codified herein, tending to protect life and property.

(Prior code § 1.0703)

2.28.040 Rules and regulations.

A. The municipal defense council may subdivide its work by organizing itself into subcommittees and may subdivide its work and prescribe such rules and regulations as are not in conflict with the provisions of this code. It shall prescribe the training regulations. It may delegate authority of preliminary hearings for dismissal of voluntary workers to the heads of departments.

B. The municipal defense council may appoint additional committees to meet any emergency that may arise, but shall report the same promptly to the council, which shall have the authority, at its discretion, to order the discontinuance of such committee. Any person appointed to any position created under this chapter may be removed by the appointing authority for any reason deemed by it to be sufficient.

(Prior code § 1.0704)

Chapter 2.32
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION

Sections:

2.32.010 Created– Appointment of members– Terms.

2.32.020 Purpose.

2.32.030 Bylaws.

2.32.040 Coordinator– Appointment– Compensation.

2.32.050 Compensation.

2.32.060 Report requirements.

2.32.070 Contributions.

2.32.010 Created– Appointment of members– Terms.

A senior citizens advisory commission of the city is created, which commission shall consist of eight members who shall be residents of Spink County, appointed by the mayor as follows: Four members for a term of two years; four members for a term of three years. Their successor shall in all cases be appointed for a term of three years, and all appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term. All members shall serve until their successor is appointed.

(Ord. 25-85; Ord. 2-72 § 1)

2.32.020 Purpose.

The purpose of the senior citizen advisory commission shall be to promote recreational activities of the elderly and promote the general welfare of the senior citizens within the county and more particularly, the city of Redfield.

(Ord. 2-72 § 3)

2.32.030 Bylaws.

The commission shall organize and adopt bylaws to carry out its objectives, a copy of which shall be filed with the city finance officer. Any amendments to the bylaws shall be filed with the city finance officer at least ten days before the change in bylaws shall be effective.

(Ord. 2-72 § 4)

2.32.040 Coordinator– Appointment– Compensation.

The commission shall appoint a coordinator in January of each year. The commission shall establish and recommend the compensation to be paid the coordinator to the city council. The city council shall set the compensation of the coordinator and pay same. The coordinator's duties shall be set forth in the bylaws of the senior citizens advisory commission and she shall carry out her duties in the name of the city.

(Ord. 2-72 § 5)

2.32.050 Compensation.

The commissioners shall receive no compensation for their services as such commissioners.

(Ord. 2-72 § 2)

2.32.060 Report requirements.

The senior citizens advisory commission shall file an annual report with the city council in January of each year, setting forth its activities for the year.

(Ord. 2-72 § 6)

2.32.070 Contributions.

The city is authorized to accept contributions of property or moneys for the senior citizens advisory commission and the city finance officer shall hold same in the name of the city. A special senior citizens fund for any moneys shall be used only for the purposes set forth in this chapter.

(Ord. 2-72 § 7)

Chapter 2.36
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Sections:

2.36.010 Establishment of board.

2.36.020 Appointment– Terms.

2.36.030 Annual appointments.

2.36.040 Compensation.

2.36.050 Meetings– Quorum.

2.36.060 Administration.

2.36.070 Financial regulations.

2.36.080 Rules and regulations.

2.36.090 Records and reports.

2.36.010 Establishment of board.

There is created a board of trustees to provide guidance in the operation of the hospital, ambulance, clinics, and assisted living. The board shall be five in number and each member shall be a resident of Spink County or an adjoining county.

(Ord. 8-01 (part): prior code § 1.0601)

2.36.020 Appointment– Terms.

Two of the trustees are to be appointed by the Spink County commission, two by the mayor with the approval of the city council, and the fifth member of the board shall be the city councilperson responsible for the hospital. One such trustee shall be appointed for one year, one for two years, one for three years, and thereafter each appointment shall be for three years. Such appointees are to hold office until their successors are appointed and qualified.

(Ord. 8-01 (part): prior code § 1.0602)

2.36.030 Annual appointments.

At the first regular meeting of the city council in May of each year; the three trustees appointed by the city council shall be appointed or reappointed by the mayor and approved by the governing body for a term of three years to succeed the retiring members. All appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term.

(Ord. 8-01 (part): prior code § 1.0603)

2.36.040 Compensation.

All members appointed to serve on the hospital board of trustees shall receive compensation of one hundred dollars per regular meeting and twenty-five dollars for each special meeting to be paid from the hospital funds. In addition, board members will be compensated for expenses accrued due to board of trustee or city council authorized travel outside the city in fulfilling the obligations of their appointed duties. The expenses shall be reimbursed on the basis of actual proof of personal expenses accrued due to and during such authorized travel.

(Ord. 1-08: Ord. 8-01 (part))

2.36.050 Meetings– Quorum.

The board shall hold regular meetings at least once each month and as many special meetings as it deems proper and necessary to conduct the official business affairs of the hospital. The board meetings will be held in accordance with SD Codified Laws regarding open meetings. Three members constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but an affirmative vote of at least three members shall be necessary to authorize any official action of the board.

(Ord. 8-01 (part))

2.36.060 Administration.

The administration of the hospital, ambulance, clinics, and assisted living shall be under the direction of the hospital administrator, who shall serve under a contract which must be approved by the board of trustees and the city council.

(Ord. 8-01 (part))

2.36.070 Financial regulations.

All receipts from the operation of the hospital, ambulance, clinics, and assisted living shall be placed in a separate fund by the city finance officer and all expenses and disbursements for the operation of the hospital, ambulance, clinics, and assisted living shall be paid from the fund; provided, however, that should such fund be insufficient to operate, the city council may in its discretion provide additional funds in the manner provided by law. All disbursements and payment of expenses must be approved by the city council and certain of those expenditures as established by resolution may be preapproved by the city council for payment.

(Ord. 8-01 (part))

2.36.080 Rules and regulations.

The members of the hospital board of trustees, subject to the approval of the city council, may establish bylaws, rules and regulations for the orderly transaction and conduct of its business and operation of the hospital, ambulance, clinics, and assisted living.

(Ord. 8-01 (part))

2.36.090 Records and reports.

A designee of the board of trustees shall keep a record of its proceedings and make such reports as may be required by the board. The records of such board shall be competent evidence of the proceedings of the board. Copies of any and all such records and/or reports shall be reviewed and accepted by the city council and placed on file with the city finance officer.

(Ord. 8-01 (part))

Chapter 2.40
PUBLIC LIBRARY

Sections:

2.40.010 Trustees– Appointment– Terms.

2.40.020 Appointment of officers– Duties.

2.40.030 City finance officer's duties.

2.40.040 Reports.

2.40.050 Library gift fund.

2.40.010 Trustees– Appointment– Terms.

The mayor of the city shall at the first regular meeting in May, appoint five competent citizens, two of whom should be women, to be confirmed by the city council, who shall be known as the public library trustees, one of whom shall be appointed for one year, two for two years and two for three years, and annually thereafter reappointments or new appointments shall be for a term of three years or to complete an unexpired term, and each trustee shall hold office until his successor is appointed and confirmed; provided, that any trustees now in office shall continue in office until the expiration for the term for which he was appointed. In addition to the five appointees, the mayor shall appoint one of its own members to serve as a full voting member of the public library board of trustees during that members term of office.

(Ord. 11-78: prior code § 11.1001)

2.40.020 Appointment of officers– Duties.

Such trustees shall, immediately upon their appointment and confirmation, upon the appointment and confirmation in each year of successors to the retiring trustees, meet and organize by electing from the members thereof a president and a secretary. They shall also appoint the librarian and other person necessary for the care of the public library, and may exclude from such library any reading matter they may deem harmful. They shall also make all necessary rules and regulations pertaining to the use and circulation of the books and periodicals of such library and also relating to the duties of the officers and management of the library building, library and reading rooms as are not inconsistent with the laws of the state, subject to the approval of the city council, and shall perform all other duties required of them by the laws of the state, and relating to public libraries of cities.

(Prior code § 11.1002)

2.40.030 City finance officer's duties.

The city finance officer is declared to be the finance officer of the funds belonging to and under the control of the public library. It shall also be the duty of the city finance officer to keep all funds derived from the levy for the support of the public library or otherwise, in a separate fund apart from all other funds in his hands or under his control, and to pay the same only upon regularly drawn city warrants.

(Prior code § 11.1003)

2.40.040 Reports.

The public library trustees shall make to the city council of the city, a full, complete and detailed report in writing of their doings, including an itemized statement of all moneys received and all disbursements by them made, on or before the first day of September of each year, for the approval, information and guidance of the city council.

(Prior code § 11.1004)

2.40.050 Library gift fund.

There is hereby established a perpetual library gift fund for the benefit of the Redfield City Carnegie Library. The city is hereby authorized to accept donation of money or other property which shall be set aside in a separate fund. The principal of the fund shall be held in perpetuity by the city of Redfield, and the funds shall be administered and distributed as follows:

A. The principal of the perpetual library gift fund shall be retained by the city and invested as the city council shall determine from time to time.

B. The annual income from the fund shall be used by the public library trustees to enhance the library services at the Redfield City Carnegie Library.

C. In the event the perpetual library gift fund shall be terminated or the principal invaded, the principal of the perpetual gift fund shall be refunded to the donors, or shall become the property of the South Dakota State Library of Pierre, South Dakota.

D. The city finance officer shall prepare an annual report to the city council and publish said in the official city newspaper.

(Ord. 6-92)

Chapter 2.44
VACATION, SICK LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS

Sections:

2.44.010 Generally.

2.44.020 Vacation.

2.44.030 Sick leave.

2.44.040 Reemployment.

2.44.050 Community memorial hospital.

2.44.060 Holidays.

2.44.010 Generally.

Full-time city appointive officers and employees (except hospital employees) shall be entitled to vacation and sick leave, as set forth in Sections 2.44.020 through 2.44.040.

(Prior code § 1.0105 (part))

2.44.020 Vacation.

Appointive officers and employees shall be entitled to vacation on the following basis:

A. First Fifteen Years of Continuous Employment. An appointive officer or employee shall accumulate vacation at the rate of 4.6 hours for each two-week pay period; vacation may be accumulated from pay period to pay period to a total of two hundred forty hours only.

B. After fifteen years of continuous employment, an appointive officer or employee shall accumulate vacation at the rate of 6.1 hours for each two-week pay period; vacation may be accumulated from pay period to pay period to a total of three hundred twenty hours only.

C. Vacation will be allowed only by approval of supervisor or city finance officer in advance of vacation time. No appointive officer or employee shall be entitled to take vacation until ninety days after employment.

(Ord. 1-94 (part): Ord. 14-77: prior code § 1.0105(1))

2.44.030 Sick leave.

A. Appointive officers and employees shall be entitled to sick leave on the following basis: An appointive officer or employee shall accumulate sick leave at the rate of four hours for each two week pay period; sick leave may be accumulated from pay period to pay period to a total of nine hundred sixty hours only; sick leave will be allowed only by presenting a certificate by a physician covering the period of absence whenever the period of absence is over the duration. Any person receiving benefits under the Workmen's Compensation Act shall not be entitled to any sick leave for the period for which he is receiving such benefits, unless such salary or wages of the person exceed the benefits payable under the Workmen's Compensation Act, in which case for the sick leave benefits such person shall be paid the difference between the workmen's compensation benefits and his regular salary.

B. In the event of death in his immediate family, the appointive officer or employee is entitled to a reasonable leave of absence which shall be considered sick leave. In the event of serious illness of his immediate family, the appointive officer or employee may use two days of sick leave, and when such absence is over the two day's duration, sick leave shall be allowed only upon a physicians' certificate for the member of such person's family. No unauthorized absence shall be considered a sick leave.

C. In the implementation of the ordinance codified in this section, appointive officers and employees shall be entitled to no more than a beginning balance of two hundred forty hours for sick leave earned, but not used under prior ordinances.

D. All full-time employees are entitled to four hours sick leave each two week pay period.

Sick leave may be accumulated from pay period to pay period to a maximum of nine hundred sixty hours.

Sick leave over one day will have to be accompanied with a doctor's certificate.

Upon the voluntary resignation of an appointive officer or employee, one-fourth of the accumulated sick leave, with a maximum not to exceed two hundred forty hours will be paid to employees who have seven years of continuous employment. The payment for accumulated leave shall be at the rate of pay of the appointive officer or employee at the date of voluntary resignation, retirement or death. Appointive officers or employees who retire shall be paid for accumulated leave as set forth above in their final pay check.

(Ord. 1-95; Ord. 1-94 (part); Ord. 4-76: prior code § 1.0105(2))

2.44.040 Reemployment.

When employment has been terminated other than by leave of absence granted by the city council, and an appointive officer or employee is reemployed by the city he must again start to accumulate sick leave and paid vacation time as though he were being employed for the first time.

(Prior code § 1.0105(3))

2.44.050 Community memorial hospital.

Vacation and sick leave for employees at the hospital shall be determined by resolution of the board of trustees.

(Prior code § 1.0105(4)

2.44.060 Holidays.

The following days are designated as official holidays of Redfield for full-time appointive officers and employees: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. When a holiday occurs on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a holiday. When a holiday occurs on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a holiday. All employees shall receive pay for each full holiday equal to eight hours at their regular straight time hourly rate of pay. All employees who actually perform work on a day observed as a holiday as designated in this section shall be paid an additional one and one-half straight time hourly rate of pay for all such hours actually worked. The above shall not apply to shift workers.

(Ord. 3-92; Ord. 2-83: Ord. 5-78: Ord. 15-77: prior code § 1.0106)

(Ord. No. 04-2009, 8-3-2009)

Chapter 2.48
MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Sections:

2.48.010 Adoption.

2.48.020 Membership– Policemen.

2.48.030 Membership– General employees.

2.48.040 Payroll deduction– Amount.

2.48.050 Payroll deduction– Matching funds.

2.48.060 Administrative fee authorized– Amount.

2.48.070 Effective date.

2.48.010 Adoption.

The city of Redfield, hereinafter called the city, shall become a participating municipality in the South Dakota municipal retirement system, as provided by law, for the purpose of including policemen and/or general employees in its employ under the South Dakota municipal retirement system, hereinafter called the retirement system.

(Ord. 333 § 1, 1968)

2.48.020 Membership– Policemen.

All policemen in the employ of the city as of the date set forth in Section 2.48.070 shall be included in the membership of the retirement system; and all persons who thereafter become policemen in the employ of the city shall be included in the membership of the retirement system.

(Ord. 333 § 3, 1968)

2.48.030 Membership– General employees.

All general employees of the city as of the date set forth in Section 2.48.070 shall be included in the membership of the retirement system; and all persons who thereafter become general employees of the city shall be included in the membership of the retirement system.

(Ord. 333 § 4, 1968)

2.48.040 Payroll deduction– Amount.

The city finance officer is directed to deduct eight percent of the salaries paid policeman and six percent of the salaries paid general employees and forward same to the retirement system; the deductions to be made from each and every policeman's and/or general employee's salary on each and every payroll and for each and every payroll period subsequent to the effective date of the city's participation in the retirement system.

(Ord. 5-07 (part): Ord. 333 § 5, 1968)

2.48.050 Payroll deduction– Matching funds.

The city finance officer is authorized to pay from the city funds a matching eight percent of the salaries paid policeman and six percent salaries paid general employees, and to forward the same to the retirement system, together with the payment of the employee's contributions as provided in Section 2.48.040.

(Ord. 5-07 (part): Ord. 333 § 6, 1968)

2.48.060 Administrative fee authorized– Amount.

The city finance officer is authorized to pay from city funds an annual administrative fee in an amount not to exceed ten dollars per year, for each employee who is a member, a retirant or a beneficiary because of the city's participation in the retirement plan, and to forward the same to the retirement system upon certification of the retirement system.

(Ord. 333 § 7, 1968)

2.48.070 Effective date.

The effective date of the city's participation in the retirement system shall be January 1, 1968.

(Ord. 333 § 2, 1968)

Chapter 2.52
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Sections:

Article I. Policy

2.52.010 Purpose.

2.52.020 Designated.

2.52.030 Meaning of policy.

2.52.040 Applicability.

Article II. Implementation

2.52.050 Recruitment efforts.

2.52.060 Selection procedures.

2.52.070 Job classification and procedures for upward mobility and promotion.

2.52.080 Education and training.

2.52.090 Other terms and conditions of work environment.

Article III. Evaluation and Goals

2.52.100 Annual equal employment opportunity report.

2.52.110 Departmental review of its employment situation and turnover rate.

Article IV. Administration

2.52.120 Support of mayor's office.

2.52.130 Equal employment opportunity officer designated– Duties.

2.52.140 Department heads responsibilities.

2.52.150 Supervisors responsibilities.

Article I.
Policy

2.52.010 Purpose.

This policy is designed not only to insure against any discriminatory practices, but is further designed to accomplish a positive, continuing and affirmative equal employment opportunity program for all employees. Equal employment opportunity works hand in hand with merit principles and, thus, will provide the city with a fully integrated and highly skilled work force.

(Ord. 2-81 (part): prior code Ch. 1.08 (Art. I(D)))

2.52.020 Designated.

It is the policy and the law of the city to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, ancestry, age or national origin. Affirmative actions shall be taken to ensure the implementation of this policy in city government employment. This policy and the obligation to provide equal employment opportunity includes:

A. Hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer or demotion;

B. Recruitment, advertising or solicitation for employment;

C. Treatment during employment;

D. Rates of pay or other forms of compensation;

E. Selection for training;

F. Layoff or termination.

(Ord. 2-81 (part): prior code Ch. 1.08 (Art. I(A)))

2.52.030 Meaning of policy.

This policy means that:

A. Everyone is encouraged to apply for jobs, seek further training, compete for promotions, and all will be afforded equal opportunity for development, advancement and job security;

B. Competition among individuals for a specific job, training or promotion will be based on qualifications and demonstrated ability;

C. Supervisors, at all levels, will insure that all actions affecting the individual employee will be accomplished within both the spirit and the letter of applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines;

D. All personnel responsible for these functions will plan and take affirmative action to achieve these goals.

(Ord. 2-81 (part): prior code Ch. 1.08 (Art. I(C)))

2.52.040 Applicability.

This chapter is applicable to all employees of the city. It becomes effective upon adoption by the city council and shall continue in effect until a revised plan is issued.

(Ord. 2-81 (part): prior code Ch. 1.08 (Art. I(B)))

Article II.
Implementation

2.52.050 Recruitment efforts.

All recruitment efforts shall emphasize that the city is an equal employment opportunity employer and is making every effort to be in compliance with the current posture of equal employment opportunity requirements.

(Ord. 2-81 (part): prior code Ch. 1.08 (Art. III(A)))

2.52.060 Selection procedures.

All selection procedures and criteria shall be nondiscriminatory and job related to assure reliability and validity for the purpose of predicting successful job performance and shall be reviewed as necessary to maintain this standard.

(Ord. 2-81 (part): prior code Ch. 1.08 (Art. III(B)))

2.52.070 Job classification and procedures for upward mobility and promotion.

Job classification and the procedures for upward mobility and promotion shall be nondiscriminatory and the requirements job related and the same shall be reviewed as necessary to maintain this standard.

(Ord. 2-81 (part): prior code Ch. 1.08 (Art. III(C)))

2.52.080 Education and training.

All education and training shall be provided on a nondiscriminatory basis to all levels of employees and there shall be an on-going program of dissemination of equal employment opportunity information to all levels of employees.

(Ord. 2-81 (part): prior code Ch. 1.08 (Art. III(D)))

2.52.090 Other terms and conditions of work environment.

Other terms and conditions of an employee's work environment, including, but not limited to, insurance, vacation, leave of absence, fringe benefits, and social, professional and athletic opportunities shall comply with the current posture of the equal employment opportunity law and requirements.

(Ord. 2-81 (part): prior code Ch. 1.08 (Art. III(E)))

Article III.
Evaluation and Goals

2.52.100 Annual equal employment opportunity report.

The city finance officer shall compile an annual employment opportunity report. This report shall be based upon statistical data provided by each department and shall meet the currently acceptable federal standards for equal employment opportunity reporting. The same shall be forwarded to the city council for evaluation and review with the city finance officer.

(Ord. 2-81 (part): prior code Ch. 1.08 (Art. IV(A)))

2.52.110 Departmental review of its employment situation and turnover rate.

Each department shall review its employment situation and turnover rate and based upon the same, shall set equal employment goals. Such a review and statement of goals shall be a part of each annual equal employment report. Goals are not mandatory, but are guidelines by which to measure achievement with the aim of the attainment and maintenance of full equality of opportunity.

(Ord. 2-81 (part): prior code Ch. 1.08 (Art. IV(B)))

Article IV.
Administration

2.52.120 Support of mayor's office.

The mayor shall lend the full support of his office to the achievement of equal employment opportunity in city government.

(Ord. 2-81 (part): prior code Ch. 1.08 (Art. II(A)))

2.52.130 Equal employment opportunity officer designated– Duties.

The city finance officer shall serve as the city's equal employment opportunity officer, and will be responsible for insuring that equal employment opportunity policies are implemented. The city finance officer's duties shall include, but not be limited to: implementation and evaluation of the city's affirmative action plan; advising and providing technical assistance on equal employment opportunity at all levels of city government as necessary; suggesting any changes necessary to eliminate any discriminatory policies or practices; maintaining appropriate liaisons with community groups; and development of appropriate methods to educate supervisors and employees on equal employment opportunity.

(Ord. 2-81 (part): prior code Ch. 1.08 (Art. II(B)))

2.52.140 Department heads responsibilities.

Each department head shall be responsible for implementing the policies set forth in Article I of this chapter and shall assure that no reprisal or retaliation is taken against any person who has filed a grievance or a formal or informal discrimination complaint or any person who has given testimony or aided in the resolution of a complaint.

(Ord. 2-81 (part): prior code Ch. 1.08 (Art. II(C)))

2.52.150 Supervisors responsibilities.

All supervisors shall be responsible for assuring equal employment opportunity in all aspects and conditions of employment.

(Ord. 2-81 (part): prior code Ch. 1.08 (Art. II(D)))