Within each department of the City, there shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the City Council, a department head who shall have such powers and duties as prescribed by the City Council, including:
A. Administering the department and all activities assigned thereto;
B. Developing and maintaining current departmental policies and procedures for carrying out departmental operations;
C. Planning and supervising the operations of the department for the full and effective use of personnel, equipment and financial resources assigned to the department;
D. Establishing department goals, priorities and work plans;
E. Conducting performance evaluations of department employees;
F. Implementing risk management programs to protect the health, safety and welfare of City employees and the public and to prevent financial losses and the potential for claims and lawsuits against the City;
G. Maintaining spending within the budget parameters established by the City Council; (Ord. 1074, 11-12-2013)
H. Administering provisions of the City Procurement Code; (Ord. 1257, 5-2-2017)
I. Recruiting, selecting and appointing employees as directed by the City Council;
J. Keeping informed of the latest practices relating to the department and implement such practices;
K. Creating and maintaining a work environment free from sexual harassment and discrimination based on race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin;
L. Suspending any subordinate officers, employees or agents in accordance with City disciplinary procedure and Utah Code Annotated 10-3-912, as amended, when in his or her judgment the good service and best interest of the City demands it;
M. Submitting reports as required by the Mayor, City Manager or City Council detailing the activities of the department; and
N. Establishing and maintaining a system of filing and indexing records and reports of department activities. (Ord. 1074, 11-12-2013)