(a) There is hereby created the department of public works of the city of Dallas, at the head of which shall be the director of public works who shall be appointed by the city manager. The director must be an engineer registered to practice in the State of Texas or registered in another state with reciprocal rights, or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience. The department will be composed of the director of public works and such other assistants and employees as the city council may provide by ordinance upon recommendation of the city manager.
(b) Whenever the director or department of public works and transportation is referred to in this code or any other city ordinance, rule, or regulation, the term means the director or department of public works,
or any other director or department of the city to which certain former public works and transportation functions or duties have been transferred by the city council or city manager. (Ord. 30654)