923.02 AUTHORITY OF SERVICE DIRECTOR.

   The Director of Public Works is hereby given full jurisdiction, authority, control, supervision and direction of all trees which now or which may hereafter exist upon any public place in this City. The Director is also given full jurisdiction, authority and control in connection with the issuance of permits hereinafter provided for. In the exercise of any or all of the powers herein granted, the Director shall have the authority to delegate all or such part of his power and duties with respect to supervision and control of trees to his subordinates and assistants in the employ of the City as he may from time to time determine. (1964 Code §51.02)