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. .L " I , ORDINANCE NO. 708 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, REVAMPING AND CLARIF'YING THE ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION OF' THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE. WHEREAS, the Ci.ty Council and the City Administrator have reviewed the sections of the Louisville Municipal Code and have ascertained that said sections should be revamped and clarified; and, WHEREAS, the function of the various department heads need to be clearly defined and established. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORl\DO: Section I. Sections 2.04.040, 2.08.010, 2.12.050, 2.12.070, 2.l6.020, 2.16.040, 2.20.010(b) , 2.20.050, 2.20.060, 2.20.070, 2.20.080, 2.20.090, 2.20.100, 2.20.110, 2.24.010(B) , 2.24.020, 2.24.040, 2.24.050, and 2.32.050 of Chapters 2.04, 2.08, 2.l2, 2.16, 2.20, 2.24, and 2.32 of Title 2 of the Louisvi.lle Municipal Code are hereby repealed. Section 2. The following sections are hereby added to Chapter 2.08 of Title 2 of thE~ Louisville Municipal Code: 2.08.0l0 Duties and Salary Designated The mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the City and conservator of the peace, and shall have such powers and perform such duties as may be provided by law or this code. He shall super- vise the conduct of all officers of the City. He shall have the power to appoint special police officers as he may deem necessary to preserve good order and protect citizens or property in cases of emergency when council is not in session; but no appointment shall be made for a longer time than to the date of the next regular meeting of the counsel. Any and all such appointments shall be made in writing, signed by the mayor, and bear the seal of the City. 2.08.020 Presiding Officer of the City Council The Mayor shall be the presiding officer of the City Council and shall vote when there is a tie vote, except in passing ordinances.