A. It shall be the general duty of the city traffic engineer, as follows:
1. To determine the installation and proper timing and maintenance of traffic-control devices and signals;
2. To conduct engineering analyses of traffic accidents and to devise remedial measures;
3. To conduct engineering and traffic investigations of traffic conditions and to cooperate with other city officials in the development of ways and means to improve traffic conditions; and
4. To carry out the additional powers and duties imposed by ordinances of this city.
B. Whenever, by the provisions of this title a power is granted to the city traffic engineer or a duty imposed upon him, the power may be exercised or the duty performed by his deputy or by a person authorized in writing by him.
(Ord. 530(part), 1988).