The Planning Department is created and shall be under the supervision of the Planning Director who shall report directly to the Mayor. The Director shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the City Council. The Planning Department shall be responsible for:
1. 
Administrative enforcement and public information involving land use and related matters;
2. 
Development and recommendations for ensuring compliance with State, federal laws relating to the environment, shoreline management and EIS requirements;
3. 
Serve in an advisory capacity to boards and commissions of the City;
4. 
The Building Division is transferred to the Planning Department and shall be under the supervision of the Planning Director. The building official shall be responsible for:
a. 
Field enforcement and public information involving building and related codes,
b. 
Services to various boards and commissions in an advisory capacity.
(Ord. 1198 § 2, 1980; Ord. 1209 § 1, 1981)
The City Council will authorize the necessary positions and appropriate compensation within the Department through establishment of annual budgetary ordinances.
(Ord. 1198 § 4 (part), 1980)