Duties of the director of economic and urban development.
Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 2-331
in effectSec. 2-331. Duties of the director of economic and urban development.
The duties of the director of economic and urban development, which shall be performed in accordance with applicable laws, include the following: (1) In matters related to his office and, more broadly, the operations of the city through its various departments, the director of economic and urban development shall serve as an executive director of the city, directly assisting and advising the mayor in management of the city. He shall prepare special reports and attend special meetings as may be required by the mayor. The director of economic and urban development shall assist and collaborate with the mayor and other executive directors of the city in the development, implementation, and furtherance of city goals, plans, and policies. (2) Coordinates all aspects of the city’s economic development programs and initiatives; ensures continuous communications, coordination, and collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, Redstone Arsenal leadership, Convention and Visitors Bureau, and other agencies/organizations involved in job creation, private development, and general economic growth throughout the City, including industry and trade associations. (3) Provides broad oversight to all the City’s planning and development functions, particularly ensuring coordination and collaboration between the various departments and divisions performing community master planning, visioning of city development strategies, land-use designations, and transportation network development. (4) Encourages, actively pursues, and sets general conditions for commercial, industrial, hospitality, residential, retail, and other forms of private investment and economic activities throughout the city. (5) Focuses on the development of research park and industrial park properties throughout the city; provides the city's primary oversight of development and maintenance of Cummings Research Park, collaborating with the research park manager. (6) Coordinates and collaborates with the city administrator, senior director of engineering, and the various departments of the city for development and resourcing of all public infrastructure required for effective functioning of city services throughout the community. (7) Maintains relationships with and monitors local business conditions for existing major employers and industries; assists with opportunities for existing industry to expand and reposition within the city. (8) Represents the mayor and city at events and meetings with other government officials, industrial representatives, and private organizations on broad topics related to the governance and economic conditions of the city and region, at local, national, or international locations as required. (9) Is directly and continuously involved in the development, management, and execution of the city’s capital improvement plans. (10) Provides general supervision, oversight, and control of the following departments: community development, inspection, natural resources, and planning. (11) Ensures sound administrative management of the day-to-day functioning of the departments under his supervision, including but not limited to, budget execution and human resource functions. (12) Performs related work as required, and performs any and all duties that may be required of him by ordinance or resolution.
(Ord. No. 23-322, § 1, 4-27-2023)
(Ord. No. 26-832, adopted 9-24-2026; published 9-30-2026)
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