Excepting the departments of City Solicitor, City Auditor, City Treasurer, and Board of Health, the City Manager shall be the acting head of each and every department or division of the City until otherwise provided by the Council; but with the consent and approval of the Council, he may appoint a deputy or chief clerk to represent him in any department or division of which he is acting head. No member of the Council shall interfere with the conduct of any department or division, or order any service or report therefrom except at the express order of Council.
(Amended 5-7-46)