The public works director shall be appointed on the basis of merit with due regard to training, experience, administrative ability and general fitness for the office, by a majority vote of the city council with advice from the mayor and city administrator. For the purposes of appointing or terminating the public works director, each alderman shall cast one vote. The public works director shall hold office for an indefinite term subject to removal at any time by a majority vote of the city council. This section, however, shall not preclude the city council from establishing other employment terms and conditions not inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance or the municipal code of the city. The public works director shall not be considered a municipal officer under section 22.071, Texas Local Government Code.
(Ordinance 17-13 adopted 5/18/17)
The duties of the public works director shall be in general the operating of the water and sewer system of the city, including the maintenance thereof, maintenance of city streets, grounds and facilities, maintenance of city parks, and such other duties as may be prescribed by the city council or the city administrator.
(Ordinance 17-13 adopted 5/18/17)