A. General Structure: The executive branch of city government consists of the office of the mayor and the various departments, committees, boards, commissions, offices, and officers appointed by the mayor.
B. Departments And Department Directors: Subject to budget constraints, the executive branch of city government consists of such departments that are: (i) recommended by the mayor and created by the council: (ii) identified in this code or state statute; or (iii) identified in the organizational chart of the annual budget as amended.
1. Each department shall be administered by a department director appointed by the mayor, with the advice and consent of the city council.
2. Each department director shall be head of that department and shall manage and hire such subordinate division heads, officers, and employees as city administration may approve.
3. Each department, independent division, or other division shall have the duties, functions, and responsibilities assigned by the mayor and city administration.
C. Mayor's Authority To Reorganize: The mayor may, subject to budget constraints, state statute, and this code, recommend the council create, consolidate, rearrange, or abolish departments. The mayor may also take action consistent with sections 1-8-8H2 and 3. The mayor shall seek the advice of the city administrator before initiating any such process. The mayor shall make recommendations and take action based upon what s/he considers to be necessary for the good government of the city.
D. Annual Organization Chart: An organization chart depicting all departments and divisions shall be submitted with the annual budget. (2001 Code § 2-4-301; amd. 2009 Code; Ord. 09-13, 4-14-2009; Ord. 15-23, 8-25-2015; § 1-7C-1, Ord. 19-37, 11-13-2019, Effective at 12 noon on January 6, 2020; Ord. 20-34, 9-9-2020)