[CC 1990 §2-214; Ord. No. 325 §§1 — 3, 3-10-1998]
A. Office Created. The Mayor, with the consent and approval
of the Board of Aldermen, may appoint some suitable person to fill
the offices of Street Commissioner, Water Commissioner, Sewer Commissioner
and Parks Commissioner combined, and he/she shall be known as the
Commissioner of Public Works.
B. Duties. The Commissioner of Public Works shall be responsible
for organizing and directing all the activities of the Public Works
Department as a working Commissioner. He/she shall be responsible
for maintenance, repairs and upkeep of all City property and equipment
under the Public Works Department.
C. Compensation. The Commissioner of Public Works shall receive
compensation for his/her services such sum as the Board of Aldermen
may from time to time determine.
[CC 1990 §2-215; Ord. No. 336 §6, 8-11-1999]
A. This
Article combines the Departments of Streets, Water, Sewer, and Parks
into a Public Works Department. The Public Works Department is under
the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works.
B. The
Commissioner of Public Works shall be responsible for organizing and
directing all the activities of the various departments under his/her
direction as a working Commissioner. He/she shall be responsible for
the maintenance, repair and upkeep of all City property and equipment
under the Public Works Department.
C. The
Commissioner of Public Works shall strive to keep good water and sewer
service available to residents of the City, and keep the streets and
parks in good repair.
D. The
Commissioner of Public Works may make necessary purchases of equipment,
materials and supplies that have been approved in the City budget
for his/her departments. Purchases over five hundred dollars ($500.00)
must first be approved by the Board of Aldermen. Purchases of five
hundred dollars ($500.00) or less may be approved by the City Administrator.
E. The
Commissioner of Public Works shall assist other City Officials in
preparing the yearly budget for the various departments under his/her
direction.