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Merced County Grand Jury
• 2004-2005
Atwater City Council — Complaint #04-05-17
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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
Page 34
Atwater’s City Codes: 2:04.060 (City Manager) & 2:08.320 (City Council) each clearly state that City Council members are not to interfere with administrative services, either publicly or privately. They are not to give orders or instruction to any subordinate of the City Manager. A Council Member may give orders to the City Manager only with the knowledge and concurrence of the whole Council. The above-mentioned codes do not state consequences should a Council Member violate these ordinances.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Page 34
Atwater City Council meetings are aired live the second and fourth Monday of each month.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Page 34
The City of Atwater has a toll free phone number for people to report complaints against city employees. These complaints are reviewed by the appropriate department head.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Page 34
Council members violate Atwater City Code 2:08.320 on a consistent basis. There are numerous instances in open City Council meetings alone to verify this. These actions often go unchecked. 34
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Page 35
Some Council members have tried to interfere in Internal Affairs investigations. This is a violation of California Labor Laws (Cite Law).
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Page 35
A council member appears to use his authority to settle personal vendettas.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Page 35
Furthermore, some council members attempt to manipulate the Council calendar.
No recommendations for this finding