Modesto Municipal Code Art. X Executive and Administrative Departments

After obtaining and considering the recommendations of the City Manager, the Council shall provide by ordinance, not inconsistent with this Charter, for the organization, functions, conduct and operation of the several offices and departments of the City, and may provide for the creation of additional departments, divisions, offices and agencies, and for their consolidation, alteration or abolition.

It may further provide by ordinance or resolution for the assignment and reassignment of divisions, offices and agencies to departments, and for the number, titles, qualifications, powers, duties and compensation of all officers and employees.