City Code, Ordinances and Resolutions
Title 1 – Admin
| Chapter 1 | Title 1 Chapter 1 of the Albion City Code is the official compilation of ordinances for the City of Albion, maintained by the City Council and recognized as legally binding in all courts and administrative tribunals within Idaho. It prohibits unauthorized alterations, requires proper documentation for amendments, and ensures regular updates for accuracy and consistency. |
| Chapter 2 | Title 1, Chapter 2 outlines provisions to ensure continuity and legal protection during the adoption of a new code. It preserves existing ordinances related to public utilities, court proceedings, and other specified categories while safeguarding the severability of the Code, ensuring unaffected provisions remain valid if any section is deemed unconstitutional. |
| Chapter 3 | Title 1, Chapter 3 of the City Code outlines the definitions and interpretative rules applied throughout the Code. Section 1-3-1 clarifies the inclusive construction of words for number, gender, and corporate bodies; Section 1-3-2 provides specific meanings for terms like “agent,” “offense,” and “right-of-way;” and Section 1-3-3 explains that section catchlines serve as reference aids without altering the legal scope or meaning of the provisions. |
| Chapter 4 | Title 1 Chapter 4 of the Code outlines the general penalties for violations, applying fines up to $300 or imprisonment up to six months for offenses not specified elsewhere. It also details the application of these penalties across all Code sections and clarifies that officers are not liable for fines unless explicitly stated. |
| Chapter 5 | Title 1 Chapter 5 of the City Code describes the structure and operations of the City Council, which consists of four members and holds regular and special meetings. It also outlines council member salaries, procedures for publishing reports, and the process for passing ordinances, including how ordinances are presented, debated, and approved. |
| Chapter 6 | Title 1 Chapter 6 of the City Code describes the election, salary, and duties of the Mayor, including appointment powers, veto authority, and jurisdictional reach. It also outlines the protocols for handling conflicts of interest, temporary mayoral absences, and the processes for calling special meetings and overseeing city contracts. **[2016-04-01 “Compensation for Elected Officials”]** |
| Chapter 7 | Title 1 Chapter 7 of the City Code outlines the requirements for bonds of certain city officers, sets forth the procedures for determining salaries, and addresses vacation, sick leave, and military leave for employees. It also details the duties and responsibilities of the City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Attorney, and other appointed officers and employees. |
| Chapter 8 | Title 1 Chapter 8 of the City Code establishes a Code of Ethics to ensure public officials and employees conduct themselves in a manner that fosters public trust and avoids conflicts of interest. It outlines fair and equal treatment, defines conflicts of interest, and details enforcement procedures for ethical violations. |
| Chapter 9 | Title 1 Chapter 9 designates one election precinct to be established in Albion. |
| Chapter 10 | Title 1 Chapter10 designates the City of Albion Corporate Seal. |
| Chapter 11 | Title 1 Chapter 11 designates the official designated newspaper of record for the City. |
| Chapter 12 | Title 1 Chapter 12 was repealed in entirety on 12/05/2017. |
| Chapter 13 | Title 1 Chapter 13 gives the official legal description of City limits. |
Map of City Limits With Major Roads Marked
