Title
Amending Chapter 11 of the Administrative Code pertaining to HREEO department functions and director authority.
Body
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION 1
Section 11.01 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 11.01. - Creation; head of department; authority generally; power to prescribe rules and regulations; responsibilities; Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Commission
(a) Creation of the department. There is hereby established an executive department of the city to be known as the department of human rights and equal economic opportunity.
(b) Director. The head of the department of human rights and equal economic opportunity shall be a director. On a day to day basis the director shall be accountable to the mayor and, subject to the mayor's supervision, shall administer the affairs of the department. The director shall also report to the human rights and equal economic opportunity commission as required by chapter 183 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code.
(c) Director authority. The director shall have general authority and control over all the department staff and shall oversee the proper fulfillment of all tasks and duties assigned to the department. The director has the authority to enforce ordinances as delegated by the Legislative Code. Enforcement may be by any remedy available by law.
(d) Power to prescribe rules and regulations. The director shall have the power to prescribe such rules and regulations as deemed necessary or expedient for the proper operation of the department and to that end shall keep informed of the latest administrative practices.
(e) Authority to designate deputies and other assistants. The director may appoint up to three deputy director positions. The director may designate, with the approval of the mayor, an employee of the dep...
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