The Manager shall serve as the head of the Department of Inspection and Engineering. The head of the Director of Inspection and Engineering shall have the supervision and control over all inspection and engineering services of the Municipality, including but not limited to the following: building code inspections, housing code inspection, and the administration and enforcement of all ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to zoning and the subdivision of land. The inspection and engineering work may be performed wholly or partially by employees or agents of the Municipality or by contracts with persons, firms, or corporations. The Director of Inspection and Engineering shall meet with and provide assistance and information to the Planning Commission and Zoning, Housing and Building Appeals Boards. The head of the Department of Inspection and Engineering 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 Director of Inspection and Engineering, the position will be filled through appointment by the Manager. The Director shall report and be responsible to the Manager.