ORD 2023-31 Establish Public Services Dept - AdoptedORDINANCE NO. 2023-31
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES
WHEREAS, although the City has, consistent with the general laws of this State,
conducted responsibilities pertaining to public services such as utilities, sanitation, recycling and
property maintenance within the City and has City employees devoted specifically to such public
services; and
WHEREAS, the City has not previously formally established the Department of Public
Services by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Mayor and City Council desire to formally and officially establish the
Department of Public Services and have said Department be included under Chapter 2 of the City
Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council for the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina, in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that the
Municipal Code for the City of North Augusta is hereby amended by including the following as a
portion of said Code:
ARTICLE XVII. Department of Public Services; Director of Public Services;
duties of Department and Manager.
Sec. 2-293. Establishment of Department of Public Services; Purpose.
There shall be a Department of Public Services. The Department shall provide
services and technical expertise to City employees, elected officials, citizens and others
regarding utility provision, sanitation and recycling, and public property maintenance.
Sec. 2-294. Establishment of office and appointment of Director.
There shall be an officer of the City known as the Director of Public Services
who shall be appointed by the Mayor, upon recommendation of the City Administrator.
Sec. 2-295. Control and management of the Department.
The Director shall be responsible for the administration and management of the
Department and shall report directly to the City Administrator in connection with such
administrative duties.
Sec. 2-296. Duties of Department of Public Services Director generally.
The Department under the direction of the Director shall:
(1) Plan, organize, supervise, coordinate and direct the operations, activities
and administration of several divisions to include Utilities Administration,
Water Operations, Water Production, Sanitation Services, Materials
Recovery Facility, Property Maintenance and Fleet Maintenance.
(2) Develop and implement short and long term capital project improvement
plans, budgets for construction, personnel and equipment needs; prepare
project cost estimates; obtain state and local permits; conduct pre-
construction meetings and manage projects.