The city manager shall make or cause to be made an investigation, including any hearing
deemed desirable, as to each application for permit, and shall determine whether or
not the applicant is a person of suitable character and qualifications to conduct
such business. In determining this latter question, the city manager may investigate
the fitness of the officers and stockholders of any corporation making such application.
If the city manager determines that the applicant has met all applicable requirements
of this article and that the applicant is fit to provide such public vehicle service,
the city manager shall issue a single permit indicating the maximum number of vehicles
which may be placed into operation by the owner.
(Code 1956, Tit. XIX, Ch. 1, § 5; Ord. No. 32768, § 1, 12-11-95)