244.01 DIRECTOR.

   (a)   Establishment of Office. The office of Director of Community Planning is hereby established in and for the City pursuant to the City Charter.

   (b)   Powers and Duties.

         (1)   The Director shall have primary responsibility for the proper maintenance and operation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

         (2)   The Director shall supervise the activities of the City employees directly working in the Program.

         (3)   The Director shall coordinate the duties and functions of the Lincoln Park Economic Development Corporation.

         (4)   The Director shall coordinate the duties and functions of the Lincoln Park Downtown Development Authority.

         (5)   The Director shall work with all City Departments and designated outside consultants to maintain a current City Master Plan, a current Zoning Ordinance, a current Recreational Master Plan and such other plans and studies as may from time to time be necessary, or as otherwise directed by the City Manager and the Mayor and Council.

         (6)   The Director shall coordinate the processing ofapplications for new developments, structures and buildings within the City in an efficient and timely manner, and he or she shall perform such other duties as are assigned to him or her from time to time by the Mayor and Council.

   (c)   Compensation and Benefits. The Director shall receive such salary and fringe benefits as determined from time to time by Council. Such salary shall be paid in equal payments on the regular paydays established for classified employees. The fringe benefits shall be paid for by the City in the same manner as provided for classified employees.
(Res. 0-02. Passed 1-3-05.)