Chapter 2.40
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Sections:
2.40.020 Director of public works – Office created – Appointment – Authority generally.
2.40.030 Director of public works – Powers and duties.
2.40.010 Created.
The department of public works shall be, and the same hereby is, created and established, which department shall consist of the director of public works and such other officers and employees as may be provided by the city council. [Ord. 652B, 1999.]
2.40.020 Director of public works – Office created – Appointment – Authority generally.
The office of director of public works shall be, and the same is, created and established. The director of public works shall be appointed by the city manager. The city manager shall serve as ex officio director of public works in the absence of the director of public works. The director of public works shall have control and supervision over all officers and employees assigned to the department of public works, subject to the control of the city manager. [Ord. 652B, 1999.]
2.40.030 Director of public works – Powers and duties.
The powers and duties of the director of public works shall be:
A. To have charge of, and supervision over, public property of the city, including all streets, sidewalks, municipal utilities, and all other property of the city, except municipal buildings, public parks, and playgrounds;
B. To have charge of, and be responsible for, the care, maintenance, and operation of the city water distribution system, the sanitary sewer system and disposal plant, the street lighting system, and all streets and sidewalks, and the drainage thereof;
C. Unless otherwise directed to the contrary by the city manager or the city council, to supervise all construction, repair, or extension of any pavement, building, sewer, or light system, water main and any appurtenances thereto, and all other construction, repair, or maintenance work conducted by the city;
D. To have charge of, and be responsible for, the condition of all motor vehicles, radios, and other equipment of the public works department;
E. To perform such other duties as the city manager may determine or as the city council may determine by ordinance or resolution. [Ord. 652B, 1999.]