San Diego Municipal Code § 22.5801 Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department
§ 22.5801 Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department
(a) The Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department is a City department. The department is responsible for planning, developing, and overseeing a comprehensive network of Citywide programs that provide immediate assistance and long-term solutions to meet the needs of those experiencing homelessness. The department serves as the City’s liaison to agencies with a role in homelessness services to provide coordination and alignment of goals and funding, and ensures that the City’s homelessness policies are properly reflected in the operations of, and carried out by, various City departments whose work impacts those experiencing homelessness.
(b) The Director is the administrative head of the department and is appointed by, and may be removed by, the City Manager. The Director is the appointing authority of all personnel in the department.
(c) The Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department will operate under the direction of the City Manager. The department is responsible for performing those duties and functions assigned and directed by the City Manager, including planning for, developing, and performing oversight of homelessness-related programs and services and working closely with local, state, and federal agencies, community stakeholders, and others to decrease unsheltered homelessness in the City and improve delivery of services to those experiencing homelessness.
(“Homelessness Strategies and Solutions Department” added 1-27-2022 by O-21403 N.S; effective 2-26-2022.)