For the purpose of implementing the functions of the Municipality, the following departments are hereby established: Finance, Fire, Police, Street, Water, Wastewater, Parks/Recreation, Planning/Zoning, Engineering, and Law. The work of the departments of the Municipality shall be distributed among such divisions and bureaus as provided in this Charter and as provided by the Mayor and Council.
In addition to the administrative offices and departments specifically established and created by this Charter, the administrative offices, departments, divisions, bureaus, and other sub-units existing under the law of Ohio and ordinances and resolutions of the Municipality on the effective date of this Charter shall continue, with their existing powers and duties, until they are abolished, merged, combined or otherwise altered or reorganized by Council.