The Manager shall serve as the head of the Department of Planning. The Planning Director should meet with and assist the Planning Commission in conducting studies and surveys; preparing plans, reports, and maps; and other duties as necessary to help in the growth, development, redevelopment, rehabilitation, and renewal of the Municipality. The Planning Director should meet with and assist the Zoning, Building, and Housing Appeals Boards in the execution of their duties. The Planning Director shall have those additional powers, duties and functions as provided by the Council by ordinance. In the event that the Council creates the separate position of Planning Director, the position will be filled through appointment by the Manager. The Director shall report and be responsible to the Manager.