§ 3-305. Commissioners of departments—Appointment; removal; residency; appointment of other city employees.

(a)

Appointment; removal. The mayor shall appoint all commissioners of departments, subject to confirmation by a majority of the city council. As used in this section, "commissioner" means the administrative head of each department regardless of the title of a particular department head. Commissioners may be removed at the pleasure of the mayor.

(b)

Residency. A commissioner, deputy commissioner, or bureau administrator of a department need not be a resident of the city at the time of his or her appointment but shall reside in the city throughout such appointment.

(c)

Appointment and removal of other employees. Commissioners of departments shall have the power and duty to appoint and remove deputy commissioners and bureau administrators. A deputy commissioner or bureau administrator may be removed by a commissioner.

(1996 Ga. L. (Act No. 1019), p. 4469; Ord. No. 1998-6, § 1, 2-23-98)