(a) Appointment. The Chief Technology Officer shall be appointed by the City Manager and shall be under the supervision and control of the Administrative Services Director.
(b) Powers and Duties.
(1) The Chief Technology Officer shall perform such duties and have such obligations and responsibilities as are set forth in the Xenia City Code, the laws of the State of Ohio, and all other ordinances and resolutions passed by the City Council, as the same are assigned to him or her by the Administrative Services Director.
(2) The Chief Technology Officer shall direct the work of the IT Division and shall control the assignment and training of all Division personnel, subject to the approval of the Administrative Services Director.
(3) The Chief Technology Officer shall evaluate the City's information technology needs, develop Citywide information technology strategies, plans, policies, and procedures, and shall coordinate with the Administrative Steering Committee for the implementation of the same and to ensure the security of the City's digital systems.
(4) Manage the affairs of the Administrative Steering Committee related to information technology matters including scheduling meetings, agenda preparation, and the preparation of materials for the Committee.
(c) Unclassified Service. In accordance with Section 10.02 of the City's Charter, the position of Chief Technology Officer shall be in the unclassified service.
(Ord. 2022-40. Adopted 10/27/22)