There is hereby created the department of convention and event services of the city, the head of which shall be the director of convention and event services who shall be appointed by the city manager. The department shall be composed of the director of convention and event services and such other assistants and employees as the city council may provide upon recommendation of the city manager. (Ord. Nos. 14216; 17226; 22026; 23694; 24053)
(a) The director of convention and event services shall perform the following duties:
(1) Supervise and administer the department of convention and event services.
(2) Supervise and manage the facilities of the convention center, reunion arena, the municipal produce market, Union Station, and other facilities of the city as designated by the city manager or by ordinance or resolution of the city council.
(3) Supervise and administer the special events program of the city, except as otherwise provided by the city manager, the city charter, or ordinance or resolution of the city council.
(4) Perform such other duties as may be required by the city manager or by ordinance of the city council.
(b) The director of convention and event services and any designated representatives may represent the city in negotiating and contracting with persons planning to use the facilities of the convention center, reunion arena, the municipal produce market, Union Station, or any other facility under the management of the director of convention and event services. (Ord. Nos. 14216; 17226; 22026; 23694; 24053; 31049)