§ 31.01 EXECUTION OF EXECUTIVE POWERS OF CITY.
   (A)   All powers and duties of the city that are executive or administrative in nature shall be exercised or performed by the Mayor, another city officer, or a city department.
   (B)   An ordinance of the Common Council requiring an executive or administrative function to be performed may:
      (1)   Designate the department that is to perform that function; or
      (2)   Establish a new department or agency to perform that function.
   (C)   If an executive or administrative function is not assigned by a statute, ordinance, or resolution, the Mayor shall assign that function to the proper department or officer.
(I.C. 36-4-4-3) (Prior Code, § 23.01)