Chapter 2.70
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

Sections:

2.70.010    Board of Public Works.

2.70.010 Board of Public Works.

(A) There is hereby established a Board of Public Works pursuant to IC 36-4-9-5.

(B) The mayor shall appoint three members to the board who shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.

(C) The members of the board may hold other appointive positions in City government.

(D) The mayor shall appoint a clerk for the board.

(E) The Board of Public Works shall have such authority as is necessary for the control and direction of the departments within the Division of Transportation and Services, such authority as is granted by statute or in this municipal code and such authority as is necessary to effectuate the responsibilities of the Division of Transportation and Services.

The Board of Public Works shall additionally have any and all authority, duties, and responsibilities at any time conferred upon it by ordinance.

(F) The Board of Public Works shall have the authority to approve claims against any department of the City if the department does not otherwise have a board or commission with lawful authority to approve claims for payment; provided, however, that any department of the City that does not otherwise have a board or commission with legal authority to review claims, may submit its claim to the Common Council for payment. Additionally, the Board of Public Works shall have the authority to approve contracts and claims of departments under the jurisdiction of another board or commission in emergency situations. “Emergency situations” for the purpose of this subsection shall mean any situation which may result in injury to a person or property or increased costs, penalties, or interest or the interference with the provision of governmental services by waiting until the next meeting of the other board or commission for approval.

(G) Any and all references in this municipal code to the “Internal Board of Public Works” shall hereafter be changed to and construed to mean “Board of Public Works.” [Ord. G-87-38, passed 12-14-87; Ord. G-84-4, passed 2-13-84; Ord. G-83-17, passed 7-13-83; Ord. G-81-53, passed 12-14-81. 1962 Code, Art. 3, Ch. 5, § 6; 1982 Code § 30.054; 1983 Code § 3.30.054.]

Cross-reference: General employment provisions, Chapter 2.165 EMC.