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An Ordinance amending Section 22-52.1 of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Code of Ordinances, related to Constables, establishing the amount of the bond to be provided by Constables and Deputy Constables; providing that Constables may not appoint Deputy Constables unless authorized to do so by the Mayor and subject to any standards established by the Mayor; requiring the timely filing of the monthly activity report required by KRS 70.430; prohibiting Constables and Deputy Constables from equipping vehicles with certain emergency equipment and establishing a penalty for violation; and amending Section 22-55.1 of the Code of Ordinances, related to local Constitutional Officers, to increase the amount of the bond that must be provided by a Constable to $25,000; all effective January 1, 2023. [Dept. of Law, Speckert]
Summary
Authorization to amend Sections 25.52.1 and 25.55.1 of the Code of Ordinances related to Constables to address changes in state law that become effective January 1, 2023. The amendments: 1) increase and establish the amount of the bond for Constables and Deputy Constables at $25,000.00 and $10,000.00, respectively; 2) require authorization from the Mayor for the appointment of Deputy Constables and allow the Mayor to rescind the appointment of Deputy Constables at any time; 3) require Constables to timely file monthly activity reports; and 4) prohibit Constables and Deputy Constables from equipping vehicles with certain emergency equipment and establishing a penalty for violation. This Ordinance, if passed, would take effect January 1, 2023. (L1067-22) (Ross/Speckert)
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT...
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