§ 31.001 EXECUTIVE POWER.
   (A)   The executive power and authority of the city shall be vested in the Mayor, President of Council, Auditor, Treasurer, Law Director, Safety and Service Director, and any other officers and departments as are provided by law.
   (B)   The executive officers shall have exclusive right to appoint all officers, clerks, and employees in their respective departments or offices and shall have sole power to remove or suspend any of the officers, clerks, or employees, subject to the civil service laws.
(R.C. § 733.01) (1982 Code, § 31.01)