139.03 HIRING OF ASSISTANTS; PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES.

   The Public Works Director, subject to the approval of Council, shall be authorized to employ such assistants, clerks and employees and to purchase such supplies and equipment as may be required to carry out the aforesaid duties of such Department. Such assistants, clerks and employees shall each receive the compensation which shall be fixed by Council from time to time within the annual financial appropriations for such Department.

(1964 Code §23.32)