DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED; OFFICE OF DIRECTOR

Jacksonville Ordinance Code tit. III, ch. 34, pt. 1

in effect

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 34.101 Establishment; function.

Sec. 34.101. - Establishment; function. There is hereby established an executive department to be known as the Neighborhoods Department. The Department shall be responsible for neighborhood and housing services and regulatory compliance in the Consolidated Government. The Department shall include the Neighborhood Services Office, Housing and Community Development, Municipal Code Compliance and Mosquito Control Divisions. (Ord. 2016-140-E, § 9; Ord. 2025-30-E, § 9)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 34.102 Office of Director.

Sec. 34.102. - Office of Director. There shall be a Director of the Neighborhoods Department. The Director shall have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university and at least five years of experience in an administrative or executive position. The Director shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Director shall manage all operations of the Neighborhoods Department. (Ord. 2016-140-E, § 9)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 34.103 Operations Director.

Sec. 34.103. - Operations Director. There is hereby established one position of Operations Director within the Department of the Neighborhoods Department. This position shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Operations Director shall have a four-year degree from an accredited university or college, and a minimum of five years of experience in an administrative or regulatory position. The Operations Director shall report to the Director and shall be responsible for such management, duties and responsibilities as are assigned by the Director. The Operations Director shall have direct oversight for the Municipal Code Compliance and Mosquito Control Divisions. (Ord. 2016-140-E, § 9; Ord. 2025-30-E, § 9)

Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIIEXBR_CH34NEDE_PT1DEESOFDIFetched: 10/27/2026