(A) The Department of Development shall be created and shall be headed by the Director of Development, who shall be appointed by the Mayor under Section 3.09 of this Charter, to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and the Council and may be removed by the Mayor and the Council without cause pursuant to Section 3.09 of this Charter. The Director of Development need not be a resident of Obetz.
(B) The Director and the Department of Development shall also work closely with the Planning and Zoning Commission, and shall administer Obetz’s planning activity not delegated to the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to this Charter or the ordinances of Obetz. The Director of Development and the Department of Development shall administer and coordinate Obetz’s efforts and activities with respect to economic development within Obetz. The Director and Department of Development shall have additional powers, functions and duties as provided in this Charter, the ordinances of the Council and the laws of Ohio and as directed by the Mayor.