Under the direction of the City Manager, the head of any department or office identified in § 32.01 except the City Attorney, who heads the Office of the City Attorney, shall:
(A) Direct employees in the performance of all duties, functions, and responsibilities required of the department as provided by law, the Charter, this code and resolutions of the City Commission, and the directives of the City Manager, and measure their performance in accordance with established procedures;
(B) Be responsible to the City Manager for the effective and efficient administration of the department or office and the activities and functions assigned thereto;
(C) Prescribe the internal organization of the department, subject to the approval of the City Manager;
(D) Prescribe and, when necessary, amend and revoke department work rules, subject to the approval of the City Manager;
(E) Keep informed as to the latest practices in their area of responsibilities and duties;
(F) Prepare and submit reports monthly and within 60 days after the end of the fiscal year to the City Manager detailing the activities of the department of office.
(G) Establish a system of records and reports in sufficient detail to furnish all information necessary for proper control of departmental activities;
(H) Preserve and, when permitted by law, dispose of all public records of that department or office and provide a system of filing and indexing;
(I) Serve or designate a staff officer to serve on any committees, authority, commission, or board that is assigned to the department by the Charter, this code, or City Manager;
(J) Provide the maximum level, quantity, and quality of service within the limitations of the annual budget and approved work plans;
(K) Be responsible for manpower planning within the department;
(L) Be custodian of the property assigned to the office or department and be responsible for its care and maintenance;
(M) Plan and execute appropriate training for departmental personnel, subject to the approval of the City Manager;
(N) Recommend to the City Manager policies and procedures designed to improve the quality of City functions and services.
('88 Code, Title I, Ch. 2, § 1.44) (Ord. 257-2-89, passed 2-6-89; Am. Ord. 282-3-90, passed 3-19-90)