[Amended 12-3-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-17]
A. The administrative services of the City shall be under
the Manager and be comprised of the following departments and heads
thereof, and such other departments and heads as may be created by
amendments to this code:
Department
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Head
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Department of Administration and Finance
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Director
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Department of Fire
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Director
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Department of Police
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Director
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Department of Development and Planning
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Director
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Department of Public Works
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Director
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Department of Tax Revenue
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Director
|
B. Council may, from time to time, in order to provide
for a more efficient operation of municipal government, combine various
departments under a single department director or, alternatively,
may combine the position of a department director with the office
of City Manager.
[Amended 8-14-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-13]
A. All department directors shall be recommended by the
Manager but appointed by the Council and shall serve at the Council's
pleasure. Department directors shall be chosen solely on the basis
of executive, administrative and technical qualifications as are pertinent
to the function, duties and operations of their respective departments
and as are prescribed by law. The City Manager, all directors and
such other persons as Council may determine from time to time shall,
to the extent permitted by applicable federal and state laws, rules
and regulations, be confidential employees and shall not be members
of any collective bargaining unit within the city.
B. Council of the City of Latrobe may, from time to time, adopt, amend and revise job descriptions for any and all employees of the City of Latrobe, including departmental directors. The job description may include, among other things, a statement of the job, job functions, required knowledge, skills and abilities, minimum training and experience and required licenses. A job description adopted for any department director shall be read in pari materia with §
3-18, Duties, and shall be read to supplement rather than supplant the specific duties set forth in §
3-18. To the extent that a job description is in conflict with a specific duty set forth in §
3-18, the provisions of a specific duty shall prevail.
Department directors, under the directions of
the Manager shall:
A. Direct personally and through subordinates the performance
of all functions, duties and operations assigned to and required of
the department and its subordinate units by law, the Charter or ordinance
and such other activities as may be required by the Manager and Council
which are not in conflict with law, the Charter or ordinance.
B. Develop and prescribe the internal organization of
the department and its subordinate units, subject to the approval
of the Manager and City Council and in accordance with applicable
provisions of law, the Charter or ordinance.
C. Assign duties and responsibilities to subordinate
officers and employees within the department and modify those assignments
consistent with and in response to the changing exigencies of service.
D. Develop and prescribe, in written form, an administrative
manual for the department, subject to the approval of the Manager
and Council.
E. Prepare and submit departmental budget requests in
accordance with schedules, forms and policies as prescribed by the
Manager or Council.
F. Prepare and submit reports prescribed by the Manager
and Council.
G. Cooperate with and furnish to any department or unit
of the city any information, service, labor, material and equipment
that may be necessary to perform a municipal function.
H. Be aware of and coordinate the activities of the department
with appropriate area-wide, regional and intergovernmental programs;
keep the Manager informed of the activities and policies of such programs
as they affect the department of the municipality; and make analyses
and recommendations regarding such activities and policies when appropriate.
I. Administer and evaluate intergovernmental contracts
and agreements as these relate to departmental functions. No department
head shall have the authority to enter into any contract which shall
bind the city without approval of Council.
J. Develop and maintain appropriate internal administrative
and budgetary controls and productivity and performance standards
to assure maximum levels of quality and quantity of service within
budgetary limitation.
K. Keep abreast of developments in administrative policies,
management techniques and technological advances and make recommendations
to the Manager concerning councilmanic action or administrative regulations
for the utilization of those policies, techniques and technologies
deemed to be in the best interest of the department and city.
L. Keep abreast of all laws and municipal ordinances
and administrative regulations relating to the functions of the department.
M. Serve as a member of any committee or as a staff officer
or provide staff services to any authority, board or commission to
which the department director may be assigned by the Manager or this
chapter.
N. Develop personnel planning and employee development
policies for the department, including the planning and execution
of appropriate training and education programs.
O. Establish and enforce rules and regulations for the
use of municipal facilities and services and issue such licenses and
permits as may be required by ordinance.
P. Develop and recommend to the Manager rate structures
for those services for which user fees are charged.
Q. Provide information and assistance to the Council
in the research and formulation of legislation.
R. Attend regular meetings of City Council.
S. Perform such other duties as assigned by the City
Manager.
[Added 3-14-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-1]
A. Function. The Auxiliary Police shall serve in assistance to the City
of Latrobe Police Department and the City of Latrobe Volunteer Fire
Department.
B. Oversight. The Auxiliary Police shall be overseen by the Chief of
Police. The Chief of Police shall supervise all functions, activities,
and operations of the Auxiliary Police, including, but not limited
to, expenditures within the organization.
C. Duties: The duties of the Auxiliary Police shall include:
(2) Emergency response scenes;
(3) Special events necessary for traffic; and
(4) Such other events and occurrences as City Council may approve from
time to time.
[Added 4-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-7]
A. Function.
The Stormwater Management Department shall be responsible for the
planning, development, maintenance, and administration of the City's
stormwater infrastructure, plans and programs and the City's Municipal
Separate Stormwater System Program.
B. Depth
anent director. The Stormwater Management Department shall be headed
by a director who shall be responsible to the Manager for the performance
of the function of the Department.
C. Duties.
The duties of the Department shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Plan
for, develop and maintain the City's stormwater infrastructure.
(2) Administer
stormwater reduction, pollution reduction and water quality control
plans and programs in compliance with federal, state and local regulations
and standards.
(3) Administer
and enforce the City's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
Program and permit and all City storm sewer system rules, regulations
and ordinances.
(4) Monitor,
inspect and complete all governmental reports concerning the storm
sewer system.
(5) Recommend
to the Manager all necessary storm sewer system protocols, guidelines
and regulations.
(6) Develop
and implement best management practices to reduce stormwater on City-owned
properties.
(7) Administer
the City's Municipal Separate Stormwater System Program, including
invoicing and collecting on the related annual fees, maintain all
financial records for program income and expenses, and develop an
annual budget for the program.
(8) Develop,
plan, and coordinate public education and outreach programs involving
the stormwater reduction, pollution. reduction, and water quality
goals of the City, including conducting awareness workshops and presentations.