The Department of Public Works shall be administered by the Director of Public Works, who shall be an engineering graduate of a college or university of recognized standing and a registered professional engineer of demonstrated ability in the management of public works and utilities; or an equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience. The Director shall have had responsible charge of engineering works over a period of at least five years prior to appointment. The Director shall have such other qualifications as may be provided by law. The Director shall be appointed solely with regard to the individual's qualifications for the duties of the office and shall be appointed by the County Executive and responsible directly to the Chief Administrative Officer.
(Bill No. 85-82; Res. No. 39-88; Res. No. 20-06)
Editor's note – The 2006 amendment deleted provisions relating to the Department of Utilities that became obsolete as a result of a reorganization ordinance enacted in 1993 by the County Council pursuant to Sec. 503 of the Charter.