Stanton Municipal Code Ch. 2.40 Community Development Department

Note: Prior ordinance history: Prior code §§ 2.32.010, 2.32.020, 2.32.030 and 2.32.040 and Ords. 644, 761 § 4 and 789 § 4.

There is established a community development department.

(Ord. 841 § 1, 2000)

An official of the community development department shall be the director who shall be accountable to the city manager. The city manager shall appoint the director. Upon appointment of the director, the level of compensation, severance and other miscellaneous benefits shall be established by contract between the director and the city manager.

(Ord. 841 § 1, 2000)

In addition to such other duties as may be required by law or assigned by the city manager, the community development director shall:

A. Formulate and recommend to the city manager policies and procedures for the planning, organization, direction and coordination of all development activities, including the general plan of the city and administer policies and procedures related thereto as approved by the city manager;

B. Formulate and recommend to the city manager, policies and procedures for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, repair and improvement of all public works and places owned or operated by the city and administer such policies and procedures when approved by the city manager;

C. Provide certain technical assistance to other departments as applicable to development activities;

D. Direct and analyze development needs and decisions, available resources, existing programs and other factors in the community development department's programs;

E. Coordinate the community leaders and groups, the review of the policies of the department and promote involvement and assistance in conducting programs beneficial to the community and the department;

F. Conduct a continuing review of departmental activities and direct the correction of noted deficiencies;

G. Recommend to the city manager and city council a schedule of fees to be charged, where applicable, for services of the department;

H. Prepare or cause to be prepared all official maps of the city and keep and maintain records pertaining thereto;

I. Supervise a collection of refuse and garbage to the extent said function is not delegated to other department heads in other ordinances;

J. Direct and be accountable for the efficiency of departmental personnel, quality of services directed, and effective administration of the development programs of the city;

K. Direct and provide highly competent staff assistance to the planning commission, city council and redevelopment agency and direct the redevelopment activities of the city.

(Ord. 841 § 1, 2000)