Same—Powers and duties.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 2-503
in effectSec. 2-503. - Same—Powers and duties.
The director of the department of administration and regulatory affairs shall perform all duties and have all the responsibilities required and imposed by the laws of the United States and the state, the City Charter and ordinances of the city, and such other functions, duties and powers as may be assigned by the mayor. In addition to the foregoing duties, functions, powers and responsibilities, the director of the department of administration and regulatory affairs, subject to the direction and supervision of the mayor, shall:
(1) Be executive head of the department of administration and regulatory affairs, and as such, shall have control, supervision and authority over all officers and employees therein.
(2) Exercise and perform or cause to be exercised or performed all duties and functions assigned to the department of administration and regulatory affairs.
(3) Recommend such legislation as may be necessary to more efficiently operate and maintain the department of finance and administration.
(Ord. No. 08-52, § 6, 1-16-08, eff. 1-26-08)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXVIDEADREAF_DIV1GE_S2-503SAOWDUFetched: 10/26/2026