(A) All claims for damages against the city shall be presented to the city clerk in accordance with state law.

(B) The city clerk shall transmit all damage claims filed with that office to the city manager, or person designated by him to investigate claims. These claims shall then be processed pursuant to guidelines approved by the city manager. (Ord. No. 191, § 1, 1-11-84; Ord. No. 327, 4-2-91; Ord. No. 2003-15, §§ 1, 2, 11-4-03. 1976 Code § 3-3-1)