There shall be a Department of Public Works headed by a Director
of Public Works. The Director of Public Works shall be appointed by
the Council upon recommendation of the President. His compensation
shall be determined by the Council. For convenience of administration,
the Council President and Director of Public Works may divide the
Department of Public Works into bureaus, such as a Bureau of Engineering,
a Bureau of Streets, a Bureau of Sewer and Water and a Bureau of Sanitation
and other similar bureaus.
A.
Qualifications. The Director of Public Works shall hold a bachelor's
degree in engineering and/or have practical experience in the administration
of public works, municipal engineering problems and duties.
B.
Supervisory functions. He shall have general supervision and direction
over the planning, construction, operation, maintenance and repair
of the public ways, sidewalks, gutters, municipally operated utilities
and services and such other public works or improvements as the city
may undertake.
C.
Recommendations. He shall make annual recommendations for public
works or improvements to be included in the capital improvements budget.
D.
Engineering advice. He shall supply engineering advice to the Council
or other officers of the city when they request it.
E.
Additional duties. He shall perform such other duties as the President
of the Council or the Council may from time to time require.
