Sec. 8-369. - Investigation of applicant; investigation fee.

(a)

After the applicant has properly executed the form provided in section 8-368 and paid the cost of investigation as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the city clerk shall submit the application together with all other information related thereto to the chief of police, who shall conduct an investigation of the character of the applicant and, upon completion of his investigation, shall endorse upon the application his recommendation of approval or disapproval thereof and his opinion of the ability of the applicant to perform the services usually required of a private detective. For this purpose the chief of police may require the applicant to appear in person for an interview.

(b)

Every applicant for a license under this article shall, upon properly executing the application in conformity with section 8-368, submit to the city clerk a fee of $25.00 to cover the costs of investigation of the applicant.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 8-269)