The position of Chief Development Officer is established, such
Chief Development Officer to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
The Chief Development Officer shall be responsible for policy
direction and coordination of the City's activities in the general
areas of economic development, planning, human services, housing and
renewal. The Chief Development Officer will also have responsibility
for Inspectional Services and Zoning; Neighborhood Services; Community
Development; and administration of the Springfield Redevelopment Authority.
The Chief Development Officer shall, as soon as possible after
the end of each fiscal half of the calendar year, but not later than
15 days after the end of each half, and more often if the Council
requests, meet with the City Council and certify that he has examined
all certified projects, approved agreements, or other programs authorized
under M.G.L. c. 23A being utilized by the City and the condition thereof,
and make a brief analysis of the status and compliance of each project,
agreement or other programs active in the preceding financial quarter.