The Administrative Code shall be made a part of the Codified
Ordinances. City Council shall enact, and from time to time, may amend
the Administrative Code, which shall set forth in detail the organization
and administrative structure and procedures of the City, including:
A. A specific enumeration of departments, offices and agencies and the
division of powers and responsibilities among them;
B. The internal procedures for the operation of the departments, offices
and agencies; and
C. Any other rules, regulations and procedures reasonably appropriate
for efficient administration.
City Council shall have the power, by ordinance, to adopt uniform
administrative procedures, regulations and forms to be followed by
all elected officials, departments, offices and agencies.
The heads of departments, offices and agencies shall be selected
solely on the basis of education, training, experience; and professional,
executive and administrative abilities; and such other qualifications
as may be set forth in this Charter.
The Department of Public Works is mandated by this Charter.
The Mayor shall appoint and fix the compensation of the head of the
Department of Public Works/City Engineer. He or she shall perform
the duties required through the Administrative Code or other action,
or as may be required of a City Engineer by general law.
There shall be a Department of Finance which is established
for the purpose of creating a unified City accounting system. A Director
of Finance shall be appointed by the Mayor with confirmation of Council.
The Director of Finance shall be responsible for the administration
of activities that include:
A. The receipt, expenditure, accounting, investment, custody and control
of municipal funds and assets, including the budget (both operating
and capital);
B. Financial accounting, which shall be conducted according to generally
accepted accounting principles;
C. Investments and insurance;
G. All other financial matters that may arise.