[Adopted as Title 2, Ch. 2.86, of the 1986 Code; amended
in its entirety 12-27-1988]
A.
There is established in the Mayor's office of the City a Community
Affairs Division.
B.
Such division shall consist of a Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner,
Program Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Public Relations Coordinator,
Senior Accountant, Assistant Project Coordinator (2), Senior Clerk
Typist, and other such staff as from time to time may be required.
C.
These positions shall not be subject to civil service.
A.
The Commissioner of the Municipal Office of Community Affairs will
be the head of the Municipal Office of Community Affairs Division.
He/She shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to approval of the
City Council.
B.
The Commissioner shall devote his/her full time to such position.
His/Her term of office will be concurrent with the term of office
of the Mayor, and he/she may be removed by the Mayor with or without
cause at any time .
C.
Those who serve as Deputy Commissioner, Program Coordinator, Administrative
Assistant, Public Relations Coordinator (2), and Senior Clerk Typist
shall devote their full time to such positions.
D.
Annually, during the month of January, or whenever a vacancy shall
occur, the Mayor shall appoint the Commissioner of the Municipal Office
for Community Affairs. All other positions shall be appointed by the
Commissioner subject to the approval of the Mayor and together with
the Commissioner will be subject to the residency requirements of
the City's ordinances.
The Municipal Office of Community Affairs Division shall serve
as the designated representative of the City of Springfield, and shall
be directly responsible to the Mayor and shall perform duties and
responsibilities for following areas:
A.
Enhancing the image of the City of Springfield.
B.
Developing, coordinating and presenting cultural and community programs.
C.
Providing creative support for such programming among community organizations
and neighborhoods.
D.
Encouraging the participation and involvement of individuals and
groups in such programs.
E.
Promoting public-private partnerships.
F.
Advising the Mayor and the City Council on community affairs.
G.
Administering the office.
H.
Performing such other duties as the Mayor may prescribe.
