A. The official seal of the city of Bethel is a symbol of authority and jurisdiction of the city. As a valuable asset of the city and its citizens, the city council seeks to ensure that it is used only for appropriate purposes.

B. The city clerk shall have charge of the seal and shall affix the city seal to all certificates required by law, by this code, or by ordinance of the city. The city clerk may issue written permission for ceremonial or other permitted purposes as deemed appropriate by the city clerk of the city council.

C. The record of any official proceeding of the city, or any ordinance, resolution or code provision may be placed in any court or tribunal by introduction of a paper or electronic copy thereof certified by the city clerk under the seal of the city of Bethel as a true and correct copy.

D. The city seal shall be affixed to all evidences of indebtedness of the city. The city council may, by resolution, determine such other uses for the seal as the council may deem appropriate.

E. City officers, employees, members of the council, and members of city boards and commissions may use stationary and printed materials with the city seal, or facsimile thereof, only while acting within the scope of their office or employment. [Ord. 18-06 § 2.]