Chapter 2.32
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Sections:
2.32.010 Position created.
There is created the office of public works director in and for the city of Marysville. (Ord. 1070 § 1, 1979).
2.32.020 Appointment.
The mayor shall have the power of appointment and removal of the public works director, and said director shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor. (Ord. 1070 § 2, 1979).
2.32.030 Scope of authority.
The public works director shall serve as the city engineer, and shall further be administratively responsible for the operation of the city’s street department and utility department. All authority and responsibility of the director shall be subject to the direction, authority and supervision of the city administrator. (Ord. 1070 § 3, 1979).
2.32.040 Powers and duties.
The duties, powers and responsibilities of the public works director shall include, without limitation, the following:
(1) Maintenance, repair and improvement of city streets, alleys, sidewalks, parking strips, storm drainage systems, street size, and traffic control devices. Such maintenance shall include periodic inspections of the aforesaid improvements in order to accomplish desirable preventative maintenance;
(2) Accountability for all property of the street department, including the maintenance of such equipment in good operating condition;
(3) Enforcement of the provisions of the street department code;
(4) Maintenance, repair and improvement of city sewer and water utilities, including periodic inspections of all such city facilities in order to accomplish desirable preventative maintenance;
(5) Accountability for all property of the utility department, and maintenance of said equipment in good operating condition;
(6) Enforcement and implementation of all provisions of the combined water and sewer system code;
(7) Efficient and effective utilization of all street department and utility department personnel;
(8) Preparation of recommended plans for capital improvement, construction and maintenance programs, construction standards, and recommended policy changes for the street and utility departments;
(9) Preparation of annual budget requests for the street and utility departments;
(10) Administration of requests for extensions of public streets and utilities, including services outside of the city limits when specifically authorized by the city council;
(11) Assist and advise the city planning commission and city council in reviewing proposed annexations, plats and long-range development plans;
(12) Advise the city council of all federal, state and local requirements, standards, and funding programs relating to public streets and utilities, as applicable to the city of Marysville;
(13) Assist and supervise all work performed for the city by consulting engineers, planners, architects or other specialists in related fields;
(14) Represent the city at meetings with other governmental units, agencies, commissions and associations, as directed by the city administrator;
(15) Attend, upon the request of the city administrator, meetings of the city council and planning commission. (Ord. 1070 § 4, 1979).
2.32.050 Salary.
The public works director shall receive a salary in such amount as the city council may from time to time establish by ordinance. (Ord. 1070 § 5, 1979).