Chapter 2. GOVERNMENT  


Article 1. CITY COUNCIL
§ 2-1-1. MEETINGS.
§ 2-1-2. SPECIAL MEETINGS.
§ 2-1-3. EMERGENCY MEETINGS.
§ 2-1-4. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS.
§ 2-1-5. QUORUM.
§ 2-1-6. RESCINDED ACTION.
§ 2-1-7. ADDRESSING MEETINGS.
§ 2-1-8. RECORDS.
§ 2-1-9. PRESIDING OFFICER.
§ 2-1-10. MAYOR.
§ 2-1-11. DISTURBING MEETINGS.
§ 2-1-12. OATH OF OFFICE.
§ 2-1-13. COUNCIL JUDGE OF ELECTION AND MEMBERS.
Article 2. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS
§ 2-2-1. CREATION OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE.
§ 2-2-2. AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR.
§ 2-2-3. LOBBYING BY CITY EMPLOYEES.
§ 2-2-4. DETAILED LOBBYING POLICY.
Article 3. LOBBYIST REGISTRATION
§ 2-3-1. SHORT TITLE.
§ 2-3-2. INTENT.
§ 2-3-3. DEFINITIONS.
§ 2-3-4. REGISTRATION AND ACTIVITY STATEMENTS TO BE FILED; CONTENTS; MODIFICATION TO STATEMENT.
§ 2-3-5. ENFORCEMENT OF ACT; INVESTIGATIONS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; DUTIES OF THE CITY CLERK.
§ 2-3-6. REGISTRATION STATEMENT; PRESERVATION AS PUBLIC RECORD.
§ 2-3-7. COMPLIANCE; ENFORCEMENT; HEARING AND APPEAL PROCESS.
§ 2-3-8. LOBBYING CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE, BANK ACCOUNT AND EXPENDITURE REQUIREMENTS AND RETENTION OF RECORDS.
Article 4. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS; PETITIONS
§ 2-4-1. SHORT TITLE.
§ 2-4-2. PURPOSE.
§ 2-4-3. MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE.
§ 2-4-4. CITY CLERK ­ DUTIES.
§ 2-4-5. DATES OF REGULAR, SPECIAL AND RUNOFF ELECTIONS.
§ 2-4-6. VOTING MACHINES; PAPER BALLOTS.
§ 2-4-7. POSITION OF CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT.
§ 2-4-8. REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION; TAKING OFFICE.
§ 2-4-9. CHALLENGERS AND WATCHERS.
§ 2-4-10. NOTICE OF INTENT.
§ 2-4-11. FILING OF PROPOSED MEASURES AND CHARTER AMENDMENTS.
§ 2-4-12. FORM OF PETITION, REQUIREMENTS FOR CIRCULATORS AND VOID PETITION SIGNATURES.
§ 2-4-13. FILING OF PETITIONS.
§ 2-4-14. VALIDITY OF PETITION.
§ 2-4-15. REINSTATEMENT OF PURGED SIGNATURES.
§ 2-4-16. RECOMMENDATIONS.
§ 2-4-17. CANVASSING OF RETURNS.
§ 2-4-18. ABSENTEE VOTING.
§ 2-4-19. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS.
§ 2-4-20. LIMITATIONS ON USE OF SEED MONEY.
§ 2-4-21. MAINTENANCE OF CAMPAIGN IN OFF YEARS FOR PUBLICALLY FINANCED CANDIDATES.
Article 5. PUBLIC INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS
§ 2-5-1. APPLICABILITY.
§ 2-5-2. OPEN MEETINGS.
§ 2-5-3. NOTICE.
§ 2-5-4. EXCEPTIONS.
§ 2-5-5. INVALID ACTIONS.
Article 6. PUBLIC BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Part 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part 2. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION
Part 3. INFORMATION SERVICES COMMITTEE
Part 4. RECORDS ANALYSIS AND DISPOSAL COMMITTEE
Part 5. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Part 6. COMMISSION ON AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE AFFAIRS
Part 7. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
Part 8. WATER PROTECTION ADVISORY BOARD
Part 9. ALBUQUERQUE COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES
Part 10. NEW MEXICO VETERANS MEMORIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Part 11. PUBLIC SAFETY TAX ADVISORY BOARD
Part 12. EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM GOVERNANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Part 13. THE CENTRAL AVENUE BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD
Part 14. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
Part 15. BICYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Part 16. OPEN SPACE ADVISORY BOARD
Part 17. RECREATIONAL TRAILS COMMITTEE
Article 7. CITY DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICIALS
Part 1. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
Part 2. LEGAL DEPARTMENT; CITY ATTORNEY
Part 3. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Part 4. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Part 5. DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH
Part 6. OPEN RECORDS ORDINANCE
Part 7. FEES FOR COPYING COMPUTER DATABASE PUBLIC RECORD
Part 8. INDEPENDENT OFFICE OF HEARINGS
Article 8. LEGAL SERVICES; LITIGATION
Part 1. SETTLEMENT OR COMPROMISE OF LITIGATION
Part 2. RISK MANAGEMENT
Article 9. CIVIL EMERGENCIES
Part 1. CIVIL EMERGENCY POWERS
Part 2. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Part 3. CIVIL DEFENSE
Article 10. ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNMENT
§ 2-10-1. SHORT TITLE.
§ 2-10-2. FINDINGS; PURPOSE; GOALS.
§ 2-10-3. DEFINITIONS.
§ 2-10-4. CREATION OF THE OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT; RESOURCES; STAFF.
§ 2-10-5. CREATION OF COMMITTEE; DUTIES; POWERS; MEMBERSHIP.
§ 2-10-6. SELECTION AND RETENTION OF CITY AUDITOR.
§ 2-10-7. CITY AUDITOR’S DUTIES; RESPONSIBILITIES; AUTHORITY; ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENA POWER.
§ 2-10-8. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS.
§ 2-10-9. PUBLIC RECORDS; CONFIDENTIALITY.
§ 2-10-10. AUDIT DIVISION; SCOPE OF AUDITS.
§ 2-10-11. ANNUAL AUDIT PLAN.
§ 2-10-12. SPECIAL AUDITS; AUDIT REPORTS.
§ 2-10-13. REPORTS TO THE COMMITTEE.
§ 2-10-14. ANNUAL REPORTING.
§ 2-10-15. CONTRACT AUDITORS, CONSULTANTS, AND EXPERTS.
§ 2-10-16. PENALTY; COOPERATION; RETALIATION PROHIBITED.
Article 11. CITY BUDGET
§ 2-11-1. INTENT.
§ 2-11-2. DEFINITIONS.
§ 2-11-3. PROCESS AND SEQUENCE FOR ESTABLISHING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.
§ 2-11-4. PROGRAM REVIEWS BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
§ 2-11-5. PARTICIPATION OF THE COUNCIL IN PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS ON BUDGET-RELATED
§ 2-11-6. PREPARATION OF CITY BUDGET; DEPARTMENTAL REQUESTS; BUDGET PROPOSAL.
§ 2-11-7. BUDGET - CONTENTS AND FORMAT.
§ 2-11-8. BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE.
§ 2-11-9. BUDGET PROPOSAL - PRINTING AND INDEXING.
§ 2-11-10. CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET PROPOSAL BY THE COUNCIL.
§ 2-11-11. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET.
§ 2-11-12. APPROVAL CONSTITUTES PROPOSAL AS BUDGET; EXPENDITURES MUST BE AUTHORIZED.
§ 2-11-13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
§ 2-11-14. FISCAL YEAR.
§ 2-11-15. BUDGET AMENDMENTS BY COUNCIL DURING FISCAL YEAR.
§ 2-11-16. TRANSFER OF FUNDS AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY WITHIN BUDGET.
§ 2-11-17. APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS; BUDGETING FEDERAL FUNDS.
§ 2-11-18. FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT REPORTS.
§ 2-11-19. BUDGET MODIFICATIONS IN FISCAL YEAR OUTSIDE ADOPTION OF ANNUAL BUDGET.
Article 12. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
§ 2-12-1. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM INTENT; SCOPE.
§ 2-12-2. DEFINITIONS.
§ 2-12-3. ADOPTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM; PUBLICATION.
§ 2-12-4. CITY COUNCIL PARTICIPATION.
§ 2-12-5. AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM.
§ 2-12-6. PROGRESS REPORTS.
§ 2-12-7. TRAILS AND BIKEWAYS SET ASIDE.
§ 2-12-8. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SUBMITTALS.
Article 13. COMPETITIVE ELECTRIC POWER
§ 2-13-1. AUTHORITY.
§ 2-13-2. SHORT TITLE.
§ 2-13-3. PURPOSE.
§ 2-13-4. ALBUQUERQUE ELECTRIC UTILITY.
§ 2-13-5. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE AEU.
§ 2-13-6. REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENTS.
Article 14. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part 1. LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT PLAN
Part 2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE
Article 15. RULES AND REGULATIONS - SCOPE, NOTICE, HEARING, ACCESS AND REPEAL
§ 2-15-1. SCOPE.
§ 2-15-2. PROCEDURES.
§ 2-15-3. NOTICE AND HEARING.
§ 2-15-4. FILING AND PUBLIC ACCESS.
§ 2-15-5. MODIFICATION OR REPEAL.
Article 16. INTRAGOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
§ 2-16-1. PURPOSE.
§ 2-16-2. SHORT TITLE.
§ 2-16-3. DEFINITIONS.
§ 2-16-4. COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
§ 2-16-5. COMMITTEE PROCESS.
Article 17. INSPECTOR GENERAL
§ 2-17-1. SHORT TITLE.
§ 2-17-2. FINDINGS; PURPOSE; GOALS.
§ 2-17-3. DEFINITIONS.
§ 2-17-4. CREATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL; RESOURCES; STAFF.
§ 2-17-5. SELECTION AND RETENTION OF INSPECTOR GENERAL.
§ 2-17-6. DIRECTOR'S DUTIES; RESPONSIBILITIES; AUTHORITY; ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENA POWER.
§ 2-17-7. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS.
§ 2-17-8. PUBLIC RECORDS; CONFIDENTIALITY.
§ 2-17-9. REPORTS TO THE COMMITTEE.
§ 2-17-10. REPORTING.
§ 2-17-11. CONTRACT INVESTIGATORS, CONSULTANTS, AND EXPERTS.
§ 2-17-12. PENALTY; COOPERATION; RETALIATION PROHIBITED.
Article 18. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
§ 2-18-1. FINDINGS.
§ 2-18-2. CREATION OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT; DIRECTOR.
§ 2-18-3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
§ 2-18-4. CONSOLIDATION OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE CITY.
§ 2-18-5. STAFFING.
§ 2-18-6. FUNDING.
§ 2-18-7. VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT.
§ 2-18-8. CAPITAL PROJECTS.
§ 2-18-9. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.
§ 2-18-10. STRUCTURE.