The Manager shall serve as the head of the Department of Public Service, unless and until the Council shall, by a majority vote of all of its members, create the separate position of Service Director. If such position is created, the Service Director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Manager. The Service Director may hold any other administrative office or position of employment with the Municipality, except he shall not act as the Solicitor. Once created, such separate position may be abolished by a majority vote of all of the members of the Council, in which event the Manager shall become the Service Director until such time as the Council shall again create such a separate position in the manner hereinbefore provided. The Service Director, or the Manager, if the separate position of Service Director has not been created, shall direct and supervise the work, administration and services provided by all divisions, offices, bureaus or agencies within the Department of Public Service. The following divisions are established under the Department of Public Service:
a. Division of Water and Sewer to be headed by a superintendent.
b. Division of Streets and Parks Maintenance to be headed by superintendent.
c. Such other divisions or bureaus as may be authorized by the Council by ordinance.
One person may serve as the head of any number of Divisions.
(Amended 11-2-04)