§ 31.16 ELECTIVE AND APPOINTIVE OFFICERS.
   (A)   The officers of the city consist of one Mayor and two Aldermen from each ward, all of whom must be elected by the qualified electors of the city, and one appointed City Judge.
   (B)   There may also be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the City Council, one City Judge, one City Clerk/Treasurer, who is ex officio city assessor and ex officio tax collector, one deputy City Clerk/Treasurer, one Director of Public Works, one City Attorney, one animal control officer, and other officers necessary to carry out the provisions of this code of ordinances.
   (C)   Subject to the limitations contained in city ordinances and state law, the City Council or Mayor may prescribe the duties of all city officers and the City Council may fix their compensation.
(2015 Code, § 1-7-2)