(A) There is hereby created the Department of Public Works, an executive department of the city. It shall consist of the Director of Public Works who shall be the head of the department and all officers and employees assigned thereto.
(B) All such officers and employees shall perform their duties subject to the supervision of the director, who shall operate solely under the guidance and direction of and report directly to the City Manager.
(C) The Director of Public Works shall supervise his or her department in accordance with the applicable personnel ordinances and Vol. I, Article 3-10 and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as are customarily conferred and required by Vol. I, applicable ordinances, resolutions or lawful directives.
(D) The position of the Director of Public Works is hereby declared as classified service, and he or she shall be appointed and removed by the City Manager subject to ratification of the Council; and shall serve and receive such compensation as shall be determined in accordance with the applicable city rules and regulations.
(Prior Code, § 3-5-1) (Am. Ord. 1360, passed 4-6-2010)