The Department of Human Services shall be directed by the Director of Human Services and shall include the Youth Bureau and other offices or activities related to human services which may be established by the Mayor or the Common Council. In event an appointment is not made to the position of Director of Human Services, the Mayor shall serve in such capacity.
The Youth Bureau shall be directed by the Youth Bureau Director who shall be appointed for a two year term to expire on December 31 of each even numbered year.
The specific powers and duties of the Youth Bureau Director shall include:
Research, analysis and development of programs to meet the needs of youths in the City, including those related to recreation, youth services and other juvenile delinquency prevention activities.
Preparation of applications for various state aid and other financial assistance programs for youth related activities of benefit to city youths.
Planning and implementation of City youth programs for which appropriations have been made, including oversight of contract agencies providing youth services for the City.
Monitoring of compliance by the City and its contractors as it relates to any grant conditions for which the City is responsible.
Providing assistance to other public and private agencies in developing and improving programs related to youth needs in the community.
Coordination and implementation of publicity for youth related activities and needs in the City.