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CHAPTER XV.

Heads of Departments.

XV. Inspectors, Etc.

Sec. 127. Appointment—term—compensation.

There shall be appointed by the City Manager, a City Engineer,
a Building Inspector, a Plumbing Inspector, and a City
Electrician, subject to the approval of the Council.

There may be appointed by the City Manager, with the approval
of the Council a Superintendent of the Gas Department,
a Superintendent of the Water and Sewer Department, a Superintendent
of the Public Service Department, a Superintendent of
Parks and Cemeteries and such other officials and assistants as
he may consider necessary for the proper conduct of the affairs
of the City under his management and for which he is responsible.
One or more of such positions may be held and exercised
by the same person. These so appointed shall hold office at the
will of the City Manager.

The City Manager may, in order to promote the efficient operation
of the affairs of the City under his management and control,
create new departments, and consolidate or abolish existing
departments.

Sec. 128. Heads of departments and inspectors—their
duties.

The officials appointed under this chapter, shall in addition to
the duties fixed by ordinances and resolutions of the Council,
perform such other duties as may be required of them by the
City Manager.