26.01    ESTABLISHMENT.  There is established a Marion Public Services Board which is referred to in this chapter as “the Board.”

26.02    COMPOSITION.  The Board shall be composed of five (5) citizen members appointed by the Mayor, subject to approval of the Council for terms of two (2) years.  Board members’ terms shall be staggered.  The Board shall select its own Chair and shall establish its own rules of procedure.

26.03    VACANCIES.  If any vacancy exists on the Board caused by resignation or otherwise, a successor for the remainder of the term shall be appointed in the same manner as the original appointee.

26.04    COMPENSATION.  The Council shall by resolution set the compensation of Board members.

26.05    DUTIES.  The Board shall have the following duties:

1.                  Review the day-to-day operations of the Public Services Department and oversee the proper maintenance of the City streets, sewers, refuse collection and responsibility of the Public Services Department, including but not limited to:

A.                 Street installation, maintenance and repair.

B.                 Snow and ice removal and control.

C.                 Sanitary sewer installation, maintenance and repair.

D.                 Storm sewer/drainage facilities installation, maintenance and repair.

E.                  Solid waste collection and disposal.

F.                  Recycling.

G.                 Yard waste collection and composting.

H.                 Street sweeping.

I.                    Sidewalk installation, maintenance and repair.

J.                   Traffic signage and sign maintenance.

K.                Street painting.

L.                  Street tree maintenance and removal.

M.               Emergency management (including but not limited to flooding, windstorm, blizzards and other natural emergencies).

N.                Fleet and equipment management and purchase.

2.         Propose such ordinance revisions related to the Public Services Department activities to the Council as the Board deems necessary.

3.         Monitor the budget of the Public Services Department.

4.         Prepare and submit to the Council a proposed budget for each subsequent fiscal year.

5.         Promulgate rules and regulations for the operation of the Public Services Department.

6.         Make recommendations to the Council regarding any major changes in the provision of services provided by the Public Services Department. 

7.         Make recommendations to the Council regarding fee charges for services provided by the Public Services Department.

8.         Make recommendations to the Council regarding department fleet and equipment purchases.

9.         Hear appeals of disciplinary decisions of the City Manager to suspend, demote or terminate an employee.  The Board shall review the same for abuse of discretion and is not empowered to alter the basic employment relationship from that of employment at will.

(Ord. 03-34 – Feb. 04 Supp.)

26.06    HOLIDAY EXTRA BAG PROGRAM.  The Board shall annually implement a program allowing residents who receive curb side solid waste pick up service to place a second refuse container for collection without having placed a sticker on the container for the collection next following December 25.

(Ord. 03-34 – Feb. 04 Supp.)