DIVISION 12: DEPARTMENT OF PARK AND RECREATION

§ 2-137 ESTABLISHED.

   There is hereby established a park and recreation department, which department shall be under the supervision of the park and recreation director, who shall be subject to appointment and removal by the city manager. The salary of the park and recreation director shall be in accordance with the compensation plan of the city.

(Ord. 24030-02-2020, § 14, passed 2-4-2020)

§ 2-138 DUTIES.

   Subject to the approval of the city manager, the park and recreation director shall be responsible for determining the overall policies, regulations and programs governing acquisition, improvement, maintenance and operation of all public parks, parkways, lakes and other recreational areas, and the grounds surrounding all municipal buildings owned or controlled by the city. In addition, the director shall perform such other tasks and administer such programs as may be assigned by the city manager from time to time for the purpose of promoting the well-being of the community and the citizens of the city. The park and recreation director shall be responsible to the city manager for administration and implementation of the policies established by the city council in accordance with the provisions of this article.

(Ord. 24030-02-2020, § 14, passed 2-4-2020)

§ 2-139 APPOINTMENT OF EMPLOYEES.

   In accordance with established personnel procedures and as provided by the city budget, the park and recreation director shall have the power to appoint, employ and remove such other officers, assistants, employees and personnel as he or she may deem necessary for the efficient administration of the affairs of the park and recreation department, and to prescribe and fix their duties, scope of authority and qualifications in accordance with the annual budget of the park and recreation department as finally adopted by the city council and the classification and compensation plan established by the city council. All officers and employees of the parks and community service department shall be governed by the same personnel rules and classification and compensation plan as is established for all other employees of the city.

(Ord. 24030-02-2020, § 14, passed 2-4-2020)

DIVISION 13: POLICE DEPARTMENT

§ 2-140 ESTABLISHED.

   A police department is hereby established, charged with maintaining peace and order in the community and protecting the citizens of the city. The department shall provide continuous patrol services, response to citizens' calls for assistance, investigate criminal offenses, apprehend offenders, provide traffic enforcement and enforce all municipal ordinances and laws, state and federal, the enforcement of which it is charged with. The police department shall be administered by the office of the chief of police, who shall be designated by the city manager.

(Ord. 24030-02-2020, § 15, passed 2-4-2020)