A director for each department shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall serve until removed by the Mayor or until his successor is appointed and has qualified. The director of each department shall have the supervision and control of the department. He shall have power to prescribe rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this Charter, for the conduct of the officers and employees of his department; for the distribution and performance of its business; and for the custody and preservation of the books, records, papers and property under its control.
(Effective November 9, 1931)