ARTICLE III. DEPARTMENTS
DIVISION 1. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
2-71 Established; responsibilities generally.
There is hereby established the Office of the Mayor, which shall have the primary responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day administrative and executive functions of the City. The Office of the Mayor shall also be responsible for administering all contracts in which services are provided to the City that assist the Mayor in fulfilling the responsibilities of his office that are not directly assigned to any other department, such as the contracts for law enforcement, fire protection, and legal services.
(Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-72 Office assistants.
The Mayor may hire such number of full-time, part-time, or seasonal employees as the City budget shall authorize to assist him in fulfilling the responsibilities of his position. All persons hired by the Mayor as an office assistant shall have at least a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience working for a local, State, or Federal government performing duties similar to those in which the employee will be assigned to perform for the City or a high school diploma and five years’ experience performing duties similar to those in which the employee will be assigned to perform for the City. All such employees shall be considered “personal staff members” and exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
(Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-73—2-85 Reserved.
DIVISION 2. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
2-86 Established; responsibilities generally.
There is hereby established the Department of Finance, which shall have the primary responsibility for providing safekeeping of the funds of the City and accounting for the use of such funds; for administering the City’s financial policies and programs in order to enhance the functions of the City.
(Code 1985, § 2-32; Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2447, 6-25-24; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-87 Functions and duties.
The following functions are assigned to the Department of Finance:
(a) Maintaining the accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and such other policies and procedures established by the State of Michigan.
(b) Assisting in the preparation of the annual budget and monitoring of the budget.
(c) Administering the City’s income tax ordinance.
(d) Purchasing needs of the City in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Ordinances.
(e) Investing of surplus funds in accordance with the City’s investment policy.
(f) Processing of employee payroll, remittance of voluntary and involuntary withholdings, and filing of mandated associated reports.
(g) Assessing any real and personal property in the City in accordance with State law.
(h) Processing of all debts and bills owed by the City in accordance with debt and remittance schedules and agreements.
(i) Invoicing and collecting all taxes and receipts owed to the City.
(j) Administering the risk management functions and responsibilities of the City.
(k) Retaining the financial records of the City in accordance with the record retention and disposal policy of the City.
(Code 1985, § 2-32; Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2447, 6-25-24; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-88 Director.
There shall be a Director of the Department of Finance (Finance Director), whose appointment and remuneration shall be in accord with the procedures provided for in the Charter. The Director of the Department of Finance shall have the overall supervisory and administrative responsibilities pertaining to the administration and implementation of the functions described in section 2-87. The Director shall be responsible for ensuring that all of the duties and responsibilities of the Department identified in the Code of Ordinances are executed in a fair and legal manner. The Director shall be responsible for administering all contracts in which services are provided to the City that assist the Director in fulfilling the responsibilities of his position. The Director may hire such number of full-time, part-time, or seasonal employees as the City budget shall authorize to assist him in fulfilling the responsibilities of his position.
The Finance Director shall have a master’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or public administration or in a related field and at least three to five years’ experience in accounting, budgeting, and finance. Two years’ experience in the public sector is preferred, or a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration or in a related field and at least seven to ten years’ experience in accounting, budgeting, and finance. Three years’ experience in the public sector is preferred.
(Code 1985, § 2-33; Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2402, 1-10-23; Ord. No. 2447, 6-25-24; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-89 City Treasurer.
There shall be a City Treasurer, whose appointment and remuneration shall be in accord with the procedures provided for in the Charter. The City Treasurer shall be responsible for the duties prescribed upon township treasurers by the laws of the State of Michigan and shall be responsible for the prudent investment and safekeeping of the funds of the City in accordance with the investment policy adopted by the City Council. The City Treasurer shall have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or public administration and at least five years’ experience in accounting, budgeting, or finance, of which at least two years shall have been in the public sector.
(Code 1985, § 2-34; Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-90 Purchasing Agent.
There shall be a Purchasing Agent, whose appointment and remuneration shall be in accord with the procedures provided for in the Charter. The Purchasing Agent shall serve as Purchasing Manager and will be responsible for preparing and tabulating all requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, or any other such bids sought by the City and reviewing and authorizing purchase orders in accordance with the Code of Ordinances. The Purchasing Manager shall have a bachelor’s degree in business or relevant field and/or equivalent education and at least seven years of purchasing experience and demonstrated proficiency in municipal, State, and Federal regulations/requirements. Previous supervisory experience preferred. The Purchasing Manager must also acquire the Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or the Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification within three years of hire. The Purchasing Manager may be permitted to select such necessary staff to effectuate department goals and responsibilities as authorized by the Mayor and approved by budget.
(Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-91 Reserved.
Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2492, adopted January 20, 2026, repealed § 2-91, which pertained to the payables and receiving manager and derived from Ord. No. 2287.
2-92 Reserved.
Editor’s note—Ordinance No. 2287 was amended on January 20, 2026, to place Section 2-92 pertaining to the Human Resources Specialist in Division 8, Section 2-218.
2-93 Assistant Finance Director.
The Finance Director may designate, with the consent of the Mayor, one of the employees of the Finance Department or any other employee of the City who possesses the qualifications and has the experience required by this Code for Finance Director to serve as Assistant Finance Director. The Assistant Finance Director shall be considered the Chief Assistant Finance Director.
The Assistant Finance Director shall have a master’s degree in accounting, finance, or public administration and at least three to five years of progressively responsible experience in government finance, accounting, or a similar field. At least five years of progressively responsible experience in government finance, accounting, or a similar field is required with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or public administration or a related field, and experience with government budgeting, financial reporting, and fund accounting. Supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.
(Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-94 Deputy City Treasurer.
The Finance Director may designate one of the employees of the Finance Department to serve as Deputy City Treasurer or any other employee of the City who possesses the qualifications and has the experience required by this Code for City Treasurer. In lieu of the qualifications and experience required by this Code for City Treasurer, the Deputy City Treasurer shall have a high school diploma and shall have at least five years’ experience working in the office of a municipal treasurer with regular responsibilities working directly with the tax roll or managing investments.
(Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-95 Income Tax Administrator.
The Finance Director may designate one of the employees of the Finance Department to serve as Income Tax Administer, who shall have the powers granted to the Income Tax Director by this Code or by the laws of the State of Michigan. In the absence of such a designation, the Finance Director shall serve as the Income Tax Administrator.
(Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-96—2-110 Reserved.
DIVISION 3. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
2-111 Created; functions and duties.
There is hereby created the office of the City Clerk, which shall have the responsibility for administering City, State, County, and Federal elections, maintaining the local voter registration list, preparing the agenda and the minutes for City Council meetings, codifying the Code of Ordinances, and maintaining and retaining the official permanent nonfinancial records of the City, including all ordinances, resolutions, and proceedings, giving all required public notices, maintaining a record of all existing and proposed rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the City.
(Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-112 City Clerk.
There shall be a City Clerk, whose appointment and compensation shall be in accord with the procedures provided for in the Charter. The City Clerk shall have a master’s degree in business administration, political science, or public administration and at least three years’ experience working in the office of a municipal clerk. In addition, the City Clerk shall be certified to administer elections in the State of Michigan and be certified to use the State Qualified Voter File within 90 days of hire. The City Clerk shall also have at least one year of experience taking minutes for a public body. In lieu of a master’s degree, the City Clerk may have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years’ experience working in the office of a municipal clerk, of which two shall have been as a Chief Assistant Clerk, or equivalent deputy-level position. The City Clerk shall be responsible for ensuring that all of the duties and responsibilities of the City Clerk identified in the Code of Ordinances and State law are executed in a fair and legal manner. The City Clerk shall be responsible for administering all contracts in which services are provided to the City that assist the City Clerk in fulfilling the responsibilities of his position. The City Clerk shall certify under corporate seal, when requested, all official papers and records of the City and make them available to the public as provided by law. The City Clerk shall make a recommendation to the Election Commission of applicants for position of Election Inspector or Precinct Chair or Co-Chair from which the Election Commission shall consider for appointment to the respective positions and make such appointments as required by law. The City Clerk may hire such number of full-time, part-time, or seasonal employees as the City budget shall authorize to assist him in fulfilling the responsibilities of his position.
(Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-113 Chief Assistant Clerk.
There may be a Chief Assistant Clerk, whose appointment and compensation shall be in accord with the procedures provided for in the Charter. The Chief Assistant Clerk shall have a bachelor’s degree in general studies, business administration, political science, or public administration and at least three years’ experience working in the office of a municipal clerk. In addition, the Chief Assistant Clerk shall be certified to administer elections in the State of Michigan and be certified to use the State Qualified Voter File within 90 days of hire. The Chief Assistant Clerk shall also have experience taking minutes. The Chief Assistant Clerk shall perform the duties of the City Clerk in the absence or disability of the City Clerk.
(Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-114—2-140 Reserved.
Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2254, § 1, adopted April 17, 2012, repealed §§ 2-111—2-115, which pertained to the Department of Public Utilities and derived from §§ 2-43.16—2-43.20 of the 1985 Code.
DIVISION 4. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2-141 Created; functions and duties.
There is hereby created the Department of Community Development, which shall have the responsibility for administering, implementing and carrying out the activities pertaining to:
(a) Construction code enforcement.
(b) Vacant property registration program.
(c) Residential rental registration program.
(d) Business license program.
(e) Planning activities.
(f) Zoning ordinance administration and enforcement.
(g) Historic District Commission administration.
(h) Property maintenance code enforcement activities.
(i) Fire insurance withholding program.
(j) Disposing of City real estate.
(k) Implementation of any programs funded by federal grants from the United States Department of Community Development.
(l) Development of the capital improvement plan.
(m) Processing all applications for tax abatements received by the City as permitted by State law.
(n) Working with developers to assist them in executing their projects within the City if permitted by law.
(o) Retaining documents as required by law and the City’s record retention and disposal policy for the former components of the Pontiac Growth Group, including the General Building Authority, Downtown Development Authority, Economic Development Corporation, and Pontiac Business Development Center.
(p) Supporting the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and Tax Increment Finance Authority to the extent that such authorities exist and, upon their dissolution, retaining documents as required by law and the City’s record retention and disposal policy.
(q) Establishing the policies and procedures and the general administration of the government access and public access television channels on cable television.
(r) Assisting the Finance Department with the risk management functions of the City as requested by the Finance Director.
(s) Such other additional community development functions as may from time to time be authorized by the Mayor or by ordinance.
(Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-142 Director.
There shall be a Director of the Department of Community Development, whose appointment and remuneration shall be in accord with the procedures provided for in the Charter. The Director of the Department of Community Development (Community Development Director) shall have the overall supervisory and administrative responsibilities pertaining to the administration and implementation of the functions described in section 2-141. The Director shall be responsible for ensuring that all of the duties and responsibilities of the Department identified in the Code of Ordinances are executed in a fair and legal manner. The Director shall be responsible for administering all contracts in which services are provided to the City that assist the Director in fulfilling the responsibilities of his position. The Director may hire such number of full-time, part-time, or seasonal employees as the City budget shall authorize to assist him in fulfilling the responsibilities of his position. The Director of Community Development shall have a master’s degree in architecture, business administration, community development, political science, or public administration and at least three years’ experience in administration of zoning ordinances, construction code enforcement, nuisance enforcement, grant administration, or economic development activities. In lieu of a master’s degree, the Director of Community Development shall have a bachelor’s degree in architecture, business administration, community development, political science, or public administration and at least five years’ experience in administration of zoning ordinances, construction code enforcement, nuisance enforcement, grant administration, or economic development activities.
(Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-143 Assistant Director.
There may be an Assistant Director of the Department of Community Development, whose appointment and compensation shall be in accord with the procedures provided for in the Charter. The Assistant Director of the Department of Community Development shall be considered the Chief Assistant Director of the Department of Community Development. The Assistant Director of the Department of Community Development shall have a bachelor’s degree in architecture, business administration, community development, political science, or public administration and at least three years’ experience in administration in the enforcement of zoning ordinances, grant administration, or economic development activities.
(Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-144 Reserved.
Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2492, adopted January 20, 2026, repealed § 2-144, which pertained to the position of Cable Director which was retitled as Cable Manager and moved to Division 8, Section 2-228.
2-145—2-165 Reserved.
Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2189, § 1, adopted Dec. 15, 2005, repealed div. 4, §§ 2-141, 2-142, which pertained to department of community and human services and derived from Code 1985, §§ 2-43.21, 2-43.22.
DIVISION 5. EXTERNAL AUDITOR
2-166 External auditor.
The City Council shall contract with a certified public accounting firm to perform an annual external audit of the financial records of the City. Such certified public accounting firm shall have at least ten years’ experience of auditing at least five different cities or townships in the State of Michigan. Such external auditor shall be selected through a request for proposal or other formal bid process in accordance with the criteria identified in this section. The City Council may choose to offer a contract for at least one year and not more than five years in its solicitation request. Such solicitation shall be made at some reasonable time between January 1 through February 28 and a selection shall be made by March 15. A Finance Committee of the City Council comprised of three members shall meet with the external auditor before the external audit is commenced and at the conclusion of the external audit. The Mayor and Finance Director shall fully cooperate with the external auditor. Failure of the Mayor or Finance Director to cooperate with the external auditor shall be deemed a misdemeanor, subject to a penalty of 90 days in jail or a $500.00 fine or both upon conviction.
(Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-167—2-190 Reserved.
Editor’s note—Ord. No. 2254, § 1, adopted April 17, 2012, repealed §§ 2-166—2-169, which pertained to the Office of Legislative Auditor and derived from §§ 2-43.23, 2-43.24 of the 1985 Code.
DIVISION 6. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
2-191 Created; functions and duties.
There is hereby created the Department of Public Works, which shall have the responsibility for administering, implementing and carrying out the activities pertaining to:
(a) Public improvement projects of the City, their design, construction and inspection;
(b) Streets, sidewalks and rights-of-way, their construction and maintenance;
(c) Buildings and grounds of City-owned property, their construction and maintenance;
(d) Electrical services, including such service for all City activities, street lighting and traffic control, their construction, installation, maintenance and operations;
(e) Signs, their creation, installation, and maintenance;
(f) Cemeteries, their construction, maintenance, and operation;
(g) Parks and recreational facilities, their construction, maintenance, and operation;
(h) Forestry, including acquisition, installation, removal, treatment and maintenance of trees, shrubbery, flowers, grass and other such like growing enhancements and further including the removal of encroachments upon the public right-of-way by such things as well as the monitoring and abatement of diseases or infestations both on public and private property that may adversely affect such growing things;
(i) Traffic engineering, the maintenance, installation or removal and operation of traffic control devices and determination for need for issuance of traffic control orders;
(j) Issuance of permits for construction in rights-of-way and inspection of such construction;
(k) Preparation of petitions for special assessments;
(l) The use of and activities pertaining to the City’s parks, recreation facilities and community centers;
(m) Facilities for the disposal of and systems for the collection of garbage, rubbish, refuse, and waste matter, their construction, maintenance, and operation;
(n) Such other additional public works functions as may from time to time be authorized by the Mayor or by ordinance.
(Code 1985, § 2-43.25; Ord. No. 2190, § 1, 12-15-05; Ord. No. 2254, § 1, 4-17-12; Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-192 Director.
There shall be a Director of the Department of Public Works (DPW Director), whose appointment and compensation shall be in accord with the procedures provided for in the Charter. It is preferred for the Director of the Department of Public Works to have a bachelor’s degree and/or a master’s degree in engineering, public administration, or business administration and at least ten years of experience in designing, engineering, servicing, and/or administering municipal, County, State, and/or Federal public works, transportation, water, and/or sewer systems.
(Code 1985, § 2-43.26; Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2402, 1-10-23; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-193 Assistant Director.
There may be a Assistant Director of the Department of Public Works, whose appointment and compensation shall be in accord with the procedures provided for in the Charter. The Assistant Director of the Department of Public Works shall be considered the Chief Assistant Director of the Department of Public Works. It is preferred for the Assistant Director of the Department of Public Works to have a bachelor’s degree and/or a master’s degree in engineering, public administration, or business administration and at least ten years of experience in designing, engineering, servicing, and/or administering municipal, County, State, and/or Federal public works, transportation, water, and/or sewer systems.
(Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2402, 1-10-23; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-194 City Engineer.
There shall be a City Engineer, whose appointment shall be made by the Director with the consent of the Mayor and compensation shall be in accord with the procedures provided for in the Charter. The City Engineer shall have a master’s degree in engineering and at least three years’ experience in civil engineering. In lieu of a master’s degree, the City Engineer shall have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least five years’ experience in civil engineering. The City Engineer shall be a licensed engineer in the State of Michigan at the time of hire. In lieu of hiring a City Engineer as an employee, the Director may choose to designate a civil engineering firm as City Engineer. If a firm is selected, such firm shall have a contract with the City that clearly designates the responsibilities of the firm and the rates the firm will charge the City.
(Ord. No. 2287, § 1(A), 6-27-13; Ord. No. 2492, 1-20-26)
2-195—2-215 Reserved.
DIVISION 7. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
2-216 Created; functions and duties.
A Human Resources Department shall be created to administer a broad range of human resource management functions City-wide, including labor relations, employment relations, staffing, compensation, employee benefits, policy and procedure development, training and development, performance management, and personnel records.
(Ord. No. 2492, § 2-316, 1-20-26)
2-217 Human Resources Director.
There shall be a Human Resources Director, who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Council, with remuneration in accordance with the procedures provided for in the Charter. The Human Resources Director shall be responsible for the administration of employee and retiree benefits to the extent that benefits are provided, reviewing job descriptions and the City’s personnel policies and procedures at least on an annual basis, maintaining the files of the former Personnel Department of the City, and other such standard duties in the professional scope of human resources management. The Human Resources Director shall have a bachelor’s degree in business administration/management, human resource administration/management, or public administration, and at least five years’ experience in human resource or benefits administration.
(Ord. No. 2492, § 2-317, 1-20-26)
2-218 Human Resources Specialist.
There shall be a Human Resources Specialist(s), who shall be appointed by the Human Resources Director with the consent of the Mayor, where remuneration shall be in accord with the procedures provided for in the Charter. The Human Resources Specialist shall be responsible for the administration of employee and retiree benefits to the extent that benefits are provided, reviewing job descriptions and the City’s personnel policies and procedures at least on an annual basis, and maintaining the files of the former Personnel Department of the City. The Human Resources Specialist shall have a bachelor’s degree in business administration/management, human resource administration/management, or public administration and at least five years’ experience in human resource or benefits administration.
(Ord. No. 2492, § 2-318, 1-20-26)
2-219—2-225 Reserved.
DIVISION 8. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
2-226 Created; functions and duties.
The Depart of Communications shall be created to coordinate communication efforts for the City. This will include intake and dissemination of communication to employees, residents, visitors, and stakeholders.
(Ord. No. 2492, § 2-326, 1-20-26)
2-227 Director.
There shall be a Director of the Department of Communications (Communications Director), whose appointment and compensation shall be in accordance with the procedures provided for in the Charter. The Director of Communications shall be responsible for all media and digital message platforms for the City, including but not limited to social media accounts, cable television content, live streaming, newsletters, and media notifications. The Director is also responsible for managing responses to incoming communications requests for information and data. It is preferred for the Director of the Department to have a bachelor’s degree and/or a master’s degree in English, communications, journalism, business marketing, or a related field, and at least three years of experience as a working journalist in print, radio, or broadcast television media. The Director may employ such assistants and support staff as approved by the Mayor and budgetary allocations.
(Ord. No. 2492, § 2-327, 1-20-26)
2-228 Cable Manager.
There may be a Cable Manager, whose appointment shall be made by the Director with the consent of the Mayor, and remuneration shall be in accord with the procedures provided for in the Charter. The Cable Manager shall be responsible for the operation of the government access and public access television stations. The Cable Manager shall have a bachelor’s degree in communications and at least three years’ experience in the operation of a television studio, editing, and single camera production. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, the Cable Manager shall have at least five years’ experience in the operation of a television studio, editing, and single camera production.
(Ord. No. 2492, § 2-328, 1-20-26)
2-229—2-239 Reserved.
DIVISION 9. DEPARTMENT OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
2-240 Created; functions and duties.
The Department of Strategic Partnerships is created and will be responsible for the direction and management to compete nationally for, and support the implementation of, public and private partnerships and investments that enhance the quality of life for Pontiac residents. The Department is embedded in the Mayor’s Office, and facilitates fundraising, grant-writing, compliance, provides oversight and project management support for City departments with active grants in both the pre and post award phase. It is a priority of the Department when establishing public/private partnerships to work with local and small Pontiac-based businesses, where applicable. The Director will manage the operation of the City’s grantsmanship in instances where the City is the grantor or the grantee.
(Ord. No. 2492, § 2-340, 1-20-26)
2-241 Director.
There shall be a Director of Strategic Partnerships. The Director will work to align the City of Pontiac's fund development, community engagement, and leveraging partnerships for coordination and support of relationships with existing and potential funding and advancement partners. Duties include but are not limited to oversight and drive of grant management and strategic partnership support for City departments, including project planning assistance and oversight of expenditures. It is required for the Director of the Department to have a bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, or a related field of study and five years’ experience in executive leadership or public and/or private development or fundraising work preferably with private foundations, individual donors, major gifts or local, State, or Federal government.
(Ord. No. 2492, § 2-341, 1-20-26)
2-242—2-249 Reserved.
DIVISION 10. LAW DEPARTMENT
2-250 Established.
There shall be a Department of Law led by an in-house Legal Director and contracted legal firms, as approved by Council and authorized by the Mayor.
(Ord. No. 2492, § 2-350, 1-20-26)
2-251 Law Director.
The Law Director appointment and compensation shall be in accordance with the procedures provided for in the Charter. The Director of Law shall be responsible for overseeing the City’s legal activities, providing legal guidance to various departments and the City Council on various subject matters. The Director shall also be responsible for ensuring that all laws, the City Charter, and ordinances are legally executed and enforced. It is required for the Director of the Department to have a Juris Doctor degree from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association and a minimum of five years practicing law, with three years in a municipality or three years of State and Federal trial practice.
(Ord. No. 2492, § 2-351, 1-20-26)
2-251—2-255 Reserved.
DIVISION 11. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
2-256 Created; functions and duties.
The Department of Parks and Recreation is created for the benefit of Pontiac residents for leisure, relaxation, and community engagement.
(Ord. No. 2492, § 2-356, 1-20-26)
2-257 Director.
The Parks and Recreation Director shall coordinate the planning, execution and management of all Parks and Recreation programs for citizens of all ages, along with the operation, care and maintenance of park and golf course facilities and grounds within the City. Directs a large staff of temporary and permanent employees in department activities based on community interests and needs. In addition, the Director is responsible for oversight and maintenance of records, prepares a variety of comprehensive reports and develops an operating and capital budget for the City of Pontiac Parks and Recreation Department. The Director may employee such regular, part-time, and seasonal employees necessary for the function of the department, subject to the approval of the Mayor and budgetary allocations, as approved by City Council.
The Director of Parks and Recreation must hold a bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field. A Master’s Degree in Recreation, Public or Park Administration, Park Planning, Landscape Architecture or a closely related field desired. Five to seven years of experience in the administration and operation of a large department with extensive policy, supervisory, promotion, marketing and budgetary experience.
(Ord. No. 2492, § 2-357, 1-20-26)
2-258—2-264 Reserved.
DIVISION 12. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
2-265 Created; functions and duties.
The Department of Information Technology is created to safeguard technology assets, infrastructure, data, and internet security.
(Ord. No. 2492, § 2-365, 1-20-26)
2-266 Director.
There shall be a Director of Information Technology who shall have oversight of the City’s technology infrastructure and internet security measures. The Director may employ such assistants necessary to safeguard the confidential, sensitive, and important data for the protection of its residents, employees, and partners.
(Ord. No. 2492, § 2-366, 1-20-26)
2-267—2-269 Reserved.
DIVISION 13. DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
2-270 Created; functions and duties.
The Department of Neighborhood Services shall be created to provide access to service and information to City residents.
(Ord. No. 2492, § 2-370, 1-20-26)
2-271 Director.
There shall be a Director of the Department of Neighborhood Services established. The Director may employ such necessary assistants to develop access and programming in support of enhancement and delivery of neighborhood services. The Director shall hold a bachelor’s degree in public administration or closely related field and shall have at least ten years of demonstrated service and success in the development of communities and citizen engagement.
(Ord. No. 2492, § 2-371, 1-20-26)
2-272—2-279 Reserved.
2-280 Effective date.
Pursuant to the Charter, the amended ordinance codified in this article was adopted by majority vote of City Council on January 20, 2026, and shall become effective on February 10, 2026.
(Ord. No. 2492, § 2-380, 1-20-26)