The Department of Public Service shall be headed by a Director of Public Service appointed by the City Manager with the consent of the Council. The Director shall be in charge of all construction, operation and maintenance of all public works, buildings and improvements, such as, but not limited to, all utilities, streets, City property, cemeteries and parks which are for the protection of the health, welfare, convenience and necessity of the people. (Amended Nov. 3, 1998)