Carson Municipal Code Art. I Department Of Public Works

There is hereby created and established a Department of Public Works. The Department of Public Works shall be composed of an Engineering Division and a Street Maintenance Division; consisting of such personnel as may be authorized by the City Council.

(Ord. 77-407 § 1)

The Department of Public Works shall be headed by a Director of Public Works who shall be appointed by the City Administrator with the approval of the City Council.

(Ord. 77-407 § 1)

The Director of Public Works shall be responsible to the City Administrator and shall perform the following duties:

a. Be the administrative head of the Department of Public Works and have direct charge of all City personnel assigned to the Department of Public Works.

b. Advise and assist the City Council, City Administrator, and other City departments or commissions on all matters relating to Public Works.

c. Keep current the City's Master Plan of Highways and Select System of Streets.

d. Act as the Superintendent of Streets as provided in the Streets and Highways Code unless another person is appointed by the City Council as the Superintendent of Streets for a particular project or duty.

e. Administer and cause to be enforced the Streets and Highways Code, Highway Permit and Traffic Ordinances, City Ordinances, including all State and Federal laws relating to Public Works.

f. Investigate and make recommendations to the City Council, City Administrator, and other City departments or commissions when warranted or directed.

g. Administer and certify to the usage and expenditures of Federal and State Gas Tax Funds received by the City.

h. Perform such other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the City Administrator.

(Ord. 77-407 § 1)