(A) Pursuant to IC 36-4-9-4 and 36-4-9-6, the Mayor shall appoint the following who shall serve under the jurisdiction of the Mayor:
(1) A City Controller;
(2) A City Civil Engineer;
(3) Corporation Counsel;
(4) A Chief of the Fire Department;
(5) A Chief of the Police Department; and
(6) Other officers, employees, boards, and commissions required by statute.
(B) Further, pursuant to IC 36-4-9-7, the City Council hereby establishes the position of Deputy Mayor, who serves as the city executive's deputy. The Mayor may appoint a Deputy Mayor, and the Deputy Mayor serves at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Deputy Mayor may exercise the following powers which may not exceed those of the Mayor:
(1) Enforce the ordinances of the city and the statutes of the state;
(2) Provide a statement of the finances and general condition of the city to the Council at least once a year;
(3) Provide any information regarding city affairs that the Council requests;
(4) Recommend, in writing, to the Council, actions that he or she considers proper;
(5) Call special meetings of the Council when necessary;
(6) Supervise subordinate officers;
(7) Insure efficient government of the city;
(8) Fill vacancies in city offices when required by state statutes;
(9) Sign all bonds, deeds, and contracts of the city and all licenses issued by the city; and
(10) Approve or veto ordinances, orders and resolutions of the legislative body, pursuant to state statutes.
(Ord. 091514A, passed 11-17-14)