Chapter 143 Local Gov't Code Flashcards
143.143.004 Election to Adopt or Repeal: A petition to adopt a comission must contain signatures of a number or qualified voters of the municipality equal to at least ______ %
20%
143.004 Election to Adopt or Repeal: If the governing body of a municipality with a population of less than 950,000 that has operated under this chapter for at least ______(time frame) Receives a petition requesting an election to repeal this chapter that is signed by at least _____% Of the qualified voters of the municipality.
One Year
10%
A police officer is entitled to civil service classification if they have been employed for more than _______ (time frame)
Six Months
143.006 Implementation: The chief executive of the municipality shall appoint the members of the commission within _____ days after the date this chapter is adopted.
60 days
How many members does the comission consist of?
3
Who are the comission members appointed by?
the municipality’s chief executive and confirmed by the governing body of the municipality.
Members of the commission serve staggered _____ year terms.
3 year
If a commission vacancy occurs or if an appointee fails to qualify within ____ days. The chief executive shall appoint a person to serve for the unexpired term.
10 days
143.006 Implementation: A person appointed to the commission must: (5 descriptors)
- Be of good moral character
- Being a United States citizen
- Be a resident of the municipality for more than three years
- Be over twenty five years of age
- Not have held a public office within the preceding three years
A municipalities governing body may reappoint a commission member for a fourth or subsequent term. The votes must be confirmed by a _____ majority.
two - thirds
143.006 Implementation: Who elects the chairman and vice chairman of the comission?
Initial comission members.
How long do the initial members have to elect a chairman and a vice chairman?
Within ten days after the date all members have qualified.
What month Shall the members elect a chairman and a vice chairman?
January
Culpable mental states of a chief executive of a municipality who fails to appoint the initial member of the commission.
Knowingly
Intentionally
How long does a chief executive of a municipality have to appoint the initial members of the commission?
Within 60 days
What is the offense to chief executive of a municipality who fails to appoint the initial members of the commission within the 60 day period?
A misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 or more than $200. Each day after the 60 day. A separate offense is charged.
What happens to a commission member who is indicted or charged by information with a criminal offense involving moral turpitude?
The members shall be automatically suspended from office until the disposition of the charge
143.008 Adoption and Publication of Rules: A rule is not valid and binding on the commission until the commission: Post a copy of the rules for a ____ day period Add a conspicuous place in the central fire and police stations.
7 day
143.009 Commission Investigations and Inspections: What are three powers a commission member has during an investigation?
- administer oaths
- issue subpoenas to compel
- cause the deposition of witnesses residing inside or outside the state.
143.010 Commission Appeal Procedure: The commission may issue subpoenas and ____ ____ ____ for the attendance of witnesses and for the production of documentary material.
Subpoenas duces tecum
The director is appointed by:
The commission
What is one exception the appointed director is exempt from?
The person is not required to meet the local residency requirement.
The head of a police department must have served as a bona fide law enforcement officer for at least ______ years.
5 years
The department head (Chief of Police) has ____ days to make appointments. (Asst. Chief)
90 days after the date of vacancy.
