Chapter 2.10
CITY DEPARTMENTS

Sections:

2.10.010 Departments created and powers, duties and responsibilities.

2.10.020 Organization and city manager’s authority.

2.10.030 Management.

2.10.040 Department heads – Appointment and removal – Accountability.

2.10.050 Appointment and suspension of employees.

2.10.060 Budget preparation.

2.10.070 Council meeting attendance.

2.10.080 Rules and regulations.

2.10.090 Recordkeeping and reports.

2.10.100 Permit and license authority.

2.10.110 Custody of property.

2.10.120 Process execution.

2.10.130 Training.

2.10.140 Reserve police force.

2.10.010 Departments created and powers, duties and responsibilities.

A. City Clerk/Treasurer. The city clerk shall comply with all the provisions of state law and this code as they apply to the position of city clerk. Additionally, the city clerk shall perform such duties as are from time to time assigned by the city manager. The city clerk shall function as the city treasurer.

B. Community Development Department. The community development department is created and, subject to the provisions of this chapter, is authorized to operate. The community development department is managed by the community development director. The community development department shall have as its main purpose the obligations and duties of planning, engineering, building inspection, and solid waste functions.

C. Finance Department. The finance department is created and, subject to the provisions of this chapter, is authorized to operate. The finance department is managed by the finance director. The finance department shall have as its main purpose the obligations and duties of providing financial management of all city funds and administering internal support functions for all city departments.

D. Police Department. The Fortuna police department is created and, subject to the provisions of this chapter, is authorized to operate. The police department is managed by the police chief. The police department shall have as its main purpose the obligations and duties of enforcing the laws and ordinances of the city, state, and the United States of America and, in addition thereto, shall protect life and property, prevent crime, and combat juvenile delinquency.

E. Public Works Department. The public works department is created and, subject to the provisions of this chapter, is authorized to operate. The public works department is managed by the director of public works. The public works department shall have as its main purpose the obligations and duties of operating and maintaining the city’s streets, drainage system, buildings, utility system, vehicles, and equipment.

F. Parks and Recreation Department. The parks and recreation department is created and, subject to the provisions of this chapter, is authorized to operate. The parks and recreation department is managed by the parks and recreation director. The parks and recreation department shall have as its main purpose the obligations and duties of operating and maintaining the city’s parks, open space, and recreation programs. (Ord. 98-615 § 2; Ord. 97-611 § 2).

2.10.020 Organization and city manager’s authority.

The departments shall consist of the department heads and all such subordinate employees as is deemed necessary for the effective operation of the departments. The city manager shall have full authority to determine the form of organization, and to recommend to the city council the salaries of all department heads and employees and to authorize department expenditures. (Ord. 97-611 § 2).

2.10.030 Management.

The department heads shall have control, management, and direction over all members of their department in the lawful exercise of their functions as department heads. (Ord. 97-611 § 2).

2.10.040 Department heads – Appointment and removal – Accountability.

After review with the city council, the city manager shall appoint and may remove any department head. The department heads shall be accountable to the city manager and shall make written and verbal reports thereto as the city manager may require. (Ord. 97-611 § 2).

2.10.050 Appointment and suspension of employees.

Employees of the city departments shall be accountable to their department head only. The department head may discipline any member of their department when he deems such action necessary for the good of the department. (Ord. 97-611 § 2).

2.10.060 Budget preparation.

The department heads shall prepare and submit to the city manager a yearly budget with recommendations concerning the operation of their department. (Ord. 97-611 § 2).

2.10.070 Council meeting attendance.

The department heads shall attend all regular council meetings unless excused by the city manager. (Ord. 97-611 § 2).

2.10.080 Rules and regulations.

The department heads shall formulate a written set of rules and regulations for their department subject to the approval by the city manager. (Ord. 97-611 § 2).

2.10.090 Recordkeeping and reports.

The department heads shall keep complete records concerning the operation of their department. The department heads shall make monthly and annual reports to council via the city manager concerning the operation of their department. (Ord. 97-611 § 2).

2.10.100 Permit and license authority.

The department heads shall have the authority of general inspection and supervision over all classes of business for which it is necessary to secure permits or licenses from the city pursuant to the provisions of this code.

The department head may recommend to the city council the revocation of any permit or license as soon as it appears that the business to which it was granted is conducted in a disorderly or improper manner or that the person holding such license or permit, or any of his employees, violated any federal, state, or city law in connection with the operation of the business. (Ord. 97-611 § 2).

2.10.110 Custody of property.

The department heads shall have custody of all the property of the city in use by their department and shall be responsible for its safety and care. Further, department heads shall permit none of the property to be used for private use or to be loaned or to be moved without authorization by the city manager. (Ord. 97-611 § 2).

2.10.120 Process execution.

The department heads shall see that all orders of process issued by any court concerning their department are properly executed. (Ord. 97-611 § 2).

2.10.130 Training.

The department heads shall conduct such in-service training programs as necessary to ensure that all their employees are qualified for their positions. Additionally, department heads shall send eligible personnel to training schools and conferences with approval of the city manager.

A. Police Training and Recruitment Standards – State Aid. The city declares that it desires to qualify to receive aid from the state under the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 4, Part 4, of the Penal Code. Pursuant to Section 13522 of the Penal Code, the city, while receiving aid from the state pursuant to such code, will adhere to the standards for recruitment and training established by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training.

B. Selection and Training Standards of Public Safety Dispatchers. The city declares that it desires to qualify to receive aid from the state under the provisions of Section 13522, Chapter 1, of Title 4, Part 4, of the Penal Code. Pursuant to Section 13510(c), Chapter 1, the Fortuna police department will adhere to standards for recruitment and training established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Pursuant to Section 13512, Chapter 1, the commission and its representatives may make inquiries as deemed appropriate by the commission to ascertain that the Fortuna police department public safety dispatcher personnel adhere to standards for selection and training established by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. (Ord. 97-611 § 2. Code 1961 §§ 18-18, 18-19).

2.10.140 Reserve police force.

The police chief shall have the authority to appoint, train, and direct a reserve police force to assist the police department. (Ord. 97-611 § 2).