The director shall exercise all lawful powers necessary and appropriate to administer the city stormwater management program. The director shall have the authority to:
A. Develop and administer all phases of a comprehensive program of stormwater management, including planning, designing, establishing, acquiring, constructing, developing, installing, administering, maintaining, operating, improving, repairing, replacing and reconstructing the stormwater drainage system of the city;
B. Administer the accounting, budgeting, recordkeeping and support personnel necessary for the efficient operation of the stormwater management program;
C. Administer the regulations contained in this chapter;
D. Perform studies and analyses required to establish or modify the stormwater management program;
E. Provide for public information and awareness that will improve management and reduce hazards to life and property;
F. Coordinate enforcement of the regulations contained in this chapter with other city departments; and
G. Seek the cooperation of counties and municipalities within the area in minimizing the contribution of all storm drainage systems to flooding and, in particular, cooperate with other affected political jurisdictions in preparing and implementing master drainage plans. (Ord. 2009-01, 1-6-2009)