§ 2-891 — Community development department established; references to department

Sec. 2-891. Community development department established; references to department.

(a) Department established. The community development department is hereby established. The community development department may also be referred to as the department of community development or simply community development. The community development department shall be under the general supervision and control of the director of community development. The director of community development, whose qualifications are established by the mayor, shall be appointed by the mayor subject to the approval of the city council as provided by law. The director of community development shall hold office for the term of the mayor making the appointment. The director of community development shall be under the direct supervision and control of the director of economic and urban development. Generally, the director of community development shall be available to the councilmembers to respond to requests for information or questions related to matters under the general control of the director of community development pertinent to the performance of a councilmember's duties. (b) References. (1) Where references are made in this Code and other ordinances of the city to the division of community development or the community development division, such references shall mean and refer to the community development department established by this section. (2) Where references are made in this Code and other ordinances of the city to the manager of community development, such references shall mean and refer to the director of community development.

(Ord. No. 26-832, adopted 9-24-2026; published 9-30-2026)