(a) Appointment. In accordance with Section 7.01 of the City Charter, the Emergency Communications Administrator shall be appointed by the City Manager.
(b) Powers and Duties.
(1) The Emergency Communications Administrator shall perform such duties and have such obligations and responsibilities as are set forth in the Xenia City Code or the laws of the State of Ohio, and all other ordinances and resolutions adopted by the Council or applicable statutes of this State.
(2) The Emergency Communications Administrator shall direct the work of the Emergency Communications Division and control the assignment, stationing, transferring, and training of all Division personnel, subject to the approval of the Public Safety Director.
(3) The Emergency Communications Administrator shall establish Division policies, rules and regulations for the working conditions, training courses, organization, and operation of the Division, subject to the approval of the Public Safety Director.
(4) The Emergency Communications Administrator shall have charge and control of the City's emergency communications apparatus and equipment, assuring the same are kept in good condition and repair.
(c) Reports to Safety Director. The Emergency Communications Administrator shall be under the supervision and control of the Public Safety Director.
(d) Assistant Administrator. The City Manager may appoint a person to the position of Assistant Emergency Communications Administrator, which position shall be known as the Public Safety Technology Officer, and the Public Safety Technology Officer shall report to the Emergency Communications Administrator and shall perform such duties as are assigned by Emergency Communications Administrator.
(e) Unclassified Service. In accordance with Section 10.02 of the City Charter, the positions of Emergency Communications Administrator and Public Safety Technology Officer shall be in the unclassified service.
(Ord. 2022-28. Adopted 08/25/22)