The Chiefs of the Police and Fire Department and the heads of the departments of Law, Waterworks, Sewerage, Transportation, Streets, Sanitation, and Administration shall be appointed by the Mayor and serve at his pleasure (I.C. 36-4-9). Pursuant to I.C. 36-4-9-2, the Mayor shall appoint the heads of the Departments of Parks and Recreation, and Planning and Development with the approval of the Statutory Board or Commission operating the department. Such appointees serve at the pleasure of the Mayor (I.C. 36-4-11-2). The head of the Department of Parks and Recreation shall also be the head of the Department of Cemeteries. The head of the division of Planning and Zoning shall also serve as the Commissioner of Buildings.
(Ord. 22-1983, passed 8-29-83)