Ord 2023-030/amending Chapter 62, Article 4, City Marshal’s Department, of the San Marcos City Code to clarify and correct language to match current law and practice

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ARTICLE 4. —CITY MARSHAL'S DEPARTMENT Sec. 62.500. - Creation. (a) The City Marshal's department is created. The manager of the City Marshal's department is designated as the City Marshal and is appointed by the City Manager. The City Marshal reports to an Assistant City Manager. The department shall have four divisions; the Patrol division, the Fire Marshal division, the Parking Enforcement division, and the Municipal Court Bailiff/warrant division. (b) The City Marshal's department is not subject to Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code (civil service requirements or standards.) All department employees are unclassified employees appointed under and subject to all of the applicable provisions of the city's personnel policies. (c) The City Marshal shall ensure that all training and certifications of the members of each division are maintained as required by law. (Ord. No. 2005-68, § 2, 9-20-05) Sec. 62.501. Patrol division. (a) The patrol division shall be a division or the marshal's department. (b) The patrol division is responsible for patrolling within the city limits with a primary focus on City parks, facilities, and greenspaces. The patrol division is responsible for enforcing local, state, and federal laws. (Ord. No. 2005-68, § 2, 9-20-05)