Chapter 2.20
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION

Sections:

2.20.010    The Division of Administration.

2.20.020    Administrative Services Department.

2.20.010 The Division of Administration.

(A) The Division of Administration is hereby established as an Executive Division of the City.

(B) The City Controller shall serve as the Director of the Division of Administration.

(C) The Division of Administration shall have within its jurisdiction the following departments:

(1) Finance.

(2) Legal.

(3) Administrative Services.

(D) The Director of the Division of Administration shall supervise and coordinate the functions of the departments within the Division of Administration.

(E) The Director of the Division of Administration shall serve on the Mayor’s Cabinet. [Ord. G-84-4, passed 2-13-84; Ord. G-81-53, passed 12-14-81. 1962 Code, Art. 3, Ch. 5, § 1; 1982 Code § 30.050; 1983 Code § 3.30.050.]

2.20.020 Administrative Services Department.

(A) There is hereby created the Administrative Services Department of City government.

(B) The Mayor shall appoint a Director of the Department, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and shall serve on the Mayor’s cabinet.

(C) The Director shall appoint and remove the employees of the department.

(D) The Director shall have such authority as is necessary to effectuate the responsibilities of the department.

(E) The Administrative Services Department shall:

(1) Plan and direct the procurement, maintenance, and utilization of a labor force for the City.

(2) Establish, with the approval of the Controller, an efficient method for purchasing materials and supplies for the City.

(3) Establish and manage an efficient method for dispersing employee benefits.

(4) Establish and manage an efficient system for providing for the printing needs of the City.

(F) All the rights, duties, obligations, and responsibilities held by officials of the former Personnel Department, Purchasing Department, and Printing shall be assumed by the Administrative Services Department.

(G) The Director of the Administrative Services Department shall be paid from appropriations for the salaries designated for the Director of the former Purchasing and Personnel Departments.

(H) The City may enter into an agreement with Vanderburgh County to provide for the purchasing needs of the City and County. Any such agreement must be adopted pursuant to statute. [Ord. G-84-4, passed 2-13-84; Ord. G-81-53, passed 12-14-81. 1962 Code, Art. 3, Ch. 5, § 4; 1982 Code § 30.053; 1983 Code § 3.30.053.]