There is hereby created the department of sanitation services of the city of Dallas, at the head of which shall be the director of sanitation services who shall be appointed by the city manager. The director must be a person professionally competent by experience and training to manage the department. The department will be composed of the director of sanitation services and other assistants and employees as the city council may provide by ordinance upon recommendation of the city manager. (Ord. Nos. 13718; 15004; 22026; 23666; 23694)
The director of the department of sanitation services shall perform the following duties:
(1) Supervise and administer the department of sanitation services.
(2) Supervise and administer the city's solid waste collection and disposal system, which is a utility of the city and includes, but is not limited to, all facilities, equipment, services, and programs relating to the collection, removal, disposal, and processing of solid waste.
(3) Perform such other duties as may be required by the city manager or by ordinance of the city council. (Ord. Nos. 13718; 14385; 15004; 17226; 22026; 23666; 23694; 29881)