Article III. Appointed Officials and Employees
2.16.300 Structure of administrative branch.
A. The administrative branch of city government is structured between the city manager and the various departments, boards and commissions, offices and officers designated in this title and other ordinances.
B. The administrative branch is further structured between the city manager and seven subordinate departments, each administered by a director, who shall be head of that department. These departments shall be:
1. Administrative services;
2. Community development;
3. Legal department;
4. Human resources;
5. Public works;
6. Redevelopment agency;
7. Justice court.
C. The mayor and city manager may, with the advice and consent of the city council, appoint assistant city manager(s) as needed to assist with the day-to-day operations of the city.
D. The assistant city manager will act as interim city manager in the absence of the city manager as indicated in Section 2.16.570.
E. The mayor and city manager may, with the advice and consent of the city council, create, consolidate, or abolish departments and divisions. (Ord. 2013-08 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 2/16/2010O-2 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 4/21/2009O-7 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 10/02/2007O-14 § 1 (Exh. A)(2.4.301). Formerly 2.16.090)