[Adopted 2-7-1950 by Ord.
No. 10 (Ch. 13 of the 1967 Code)]
All directors of departments are the agents of the Council only,
and all their acts shall be subject to direction, review, approval
or revocation by the Council.
As Director of Public Affairs, the Mayor shall have supervision
over the Police Department and all policemen, officers and employees
therein, and the City Solicitor. He shall have charge and control
of the City Hall and the matron thereof. He shall also issue any permits
for the erection and construction of any buildings or the alteration,
repair or making additions to old buildings, and for the occupation
of the streets for any purpose as required by the ordinances of the
City.
The Director of Public Safety shall have charge of the Police
Bureau and establish rules and regulations therefor. He shall have
supervision of the Fire Department and the buildings and personal
property connected therewith and owned by the City, and all officers
therein who are paid or appointed by the City Council, the fire alarm
system and all officers and employees not otherwise herein provided
that have to do with the safety and health of persons and property
and traffic regulations in the City.
The Director of Parks and Public Property shall have charge
of and supervision over all public parks and the comfort stations
of the City.