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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Title CHA — The Charter

Glendale Municipal Code Art. X Departments of Government Generally

Glendale Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Glendale

Cite as: Glendale Municipal Code Article X · Text as of 2026-10-04

Editor's Note: This article head originally read as follows: "Departments of Government."

§ 1. Creation.

For the purpose of organization and administration of the business of the City of Glendale, there are hereby created the following departments, administrative services, city clerk, city treasurer, fire, Glendale Water and Power, legal, library, management services, parks, police, and public works.

(Res. No. 04-238 § 1, 2004)

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§ 2. Police department.

The police department shall have charge of police protection.

(Res. No. 04-238 § 1, 2004)

[1]

For similar Charter provision, see Charter, Art. XX, § 1.

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§ 3. Fire department.

The fire department shall have charge of fire protection and emergency medical services.

(Res. No. 04-238 § 1, 2004)

[1]

For similar Charter provision, see Charter, Art. XX, § 2.

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§ 4. Public works department.

The public works department shall have charge of: general engineering, traffic engineering, flood control, street and sewer construction and maintenance, assessments, building inspection, care of public buildings, collection and disposal of refuse, and installation, maintenance and removal of parkway trees and parkways. (1957.)

(Res. No. 04-238 § 1, 2004)

[1]

For similar Charter provision, see Charter, Art. XXI, § 1.

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§ 5. Department of Glendale Water and Power.

The department of Glendale Water and Power shall have charge of the construction, maintenance and operation of all public utilities owned or operated by the city.

(Res. No. 04-238 § 1, 2004)

[1]

For similar Charter provisions, see Charter, Art. XXII, § 1.

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§ 6. City manager as executive head of certain departments, etc.

Except as otherwise provided in this Charter, or by authority thereof, the city manager shall be executive head of the department of management services and of the various departments of the city.

(Res. No. 04-238 § 1, 2004)

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§ 7. Care of parks.

The council shall provide for the general care and supervision of parks.

(Res. No. 04-238 § 1, 2004)

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