A copy of the application mentioned in the preceding section shall be furnished to the chief of police, who shall immediately thereafter inspect, or cause to be inspected, the premises at which the tables are to be maintained. He shall also investigate or have investigated the moral character and reputation of the applicant. He shall prepare and file a written record of such inspection and investigation, and furnish a copy thereof to the city manager. (Ord. 32 NCS §2; prior code §8.8.)