[Adopted by Bill No. 78-3[1]]
A.
The Department of Public Works shall be administered
by a Director of Public Works. He may be a registered professional
engineer licensed under the provisions of the law of this state or
any other state. He shall have had a responsible position in engineering
management over a period of at least five (5) years prior to his appointment
and shall have a demonstrated ability to manage public works and utilities.
Such background will, in the judgment of the County Executive and
County Council, qualify him to perform his duties and responsibilities
of the Director of the Department of Public Works.
B.
The Director of Public Works shall be responsible
for the performance of all functions and duties involving:
(1)
Public works or utilities survey reports, maps, drawings,
specifications and estimates.
(2)
The supervision of the execution and performance of
all contracts for capital projects.
(3)
The construction of capital projects by county employees.
(4)
The construction, maintenance and cleaning of roads,
streets, alleys, bridges, viaducts, subways and underpasses.
(5)
The acceptance of roads and dedicated ways as prescribed
by law.
(6)
The maintenance of water mains, sewers, drains and
culverts.
(7)
The maintenance and operation of sewage disposal and
treatment plants.
(8)
The collection of garbage and other refuse and the
operation and maintenance of facilities for its disposal.
(9)
The regulation, operation, maintenance and control
of water supply.
(10)
Such other duties as may be provided from time to
time by directive of the County Executive or by legislative act of
the Council not inconsistent with the Charter.
