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ORDINANCE No. 3678-19 ePosA%fmNAm AN ORDINANCE Relating to Limited Commission Officers, amending Ordinance No. 284-74 (Chapter 2.48 EMC). Whereas, Ordinance No. 284-74 concerning appointment of limited and specially commissioned officers has not been updated since first adopted in 1974 and State law concerning limited and special commissions has changed; and Whereas,there are instances within the City limits where a limited commissioned officer can provide for public health, safety and the enforcement of civil infractions to maintain the public good; and Whereas, there is unique property and circumstances within the City 1 imits and contiguous to other municipalities where the use of limited commission officers will provide for public health, safety, and welfare; and Whereas,the City Council deems it appropriate to amend the authority of the chief of police to appoint limited commission officers pursuant to state law; NOW, THEREFORE,THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Sections 1 through 9 of Ordinance No. 284-74 (Chapter 2.48 EMC), which reads as follows: Section 1: Appointments The Chief of Police may in his discretion appoint special policemen pursuant to the requirements, terms and conditions of this ordinance and the Charter of the City of Everett. All such appointments must be approved by the City Council. Section 2: Qualifications (a) There shall be a criminal record check for each applicant for special policeman, and each such applicant must have as clear a criminal record check as required for entering regular police officers of the City of Everett. (b) Each special policeman shall have at least one year law enforcement experience or its equivalent as may be approved by the Chief of Police. (c) Each special policeman shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Section 3: Each special policeman applicant, or his employer, must show the need and necessity for the issuance of a special police commission.