Draft Ordinance - As Voted out of Confirm of Appts Cmte on 8-12-15 - Clean — File 199718

CITY OF SOMERVILLE ORDINANCE NO. 2015-____ In Board of Aldermen__________ AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF CONSTABLES WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City of Somerville to establish certain standards for constables, who hold certain powers and duties as may be provided by law, in the City of Somerville; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED AS FOLLOWS: (1) All constables appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of Aldermen, in accordance with Section 21 of the Charter, shall be residents of the city of Somerville upon appointment and shall remain residents of the city during their tenure in office. This requirement shall not apply to those constables who hold appointments at the time of passage of this ordinance. Applicants applying for reappointment will be subject to this requirement. Approved: ________________________ President Board of Aldermen