§ 2-190. Department of the mayor; executive office of the mayor; administrative functions.

(a)

The executive office of the mayor shall consist of the mayor's executive and administrative staff and shall include the following executive positions:

(1)

Chief operating officer;

(2)

Chief of staff; and

(3)

Chief policy officer.

(b)

The department of the mayor shall include the following functional areas:

(1)

Office of communications;

(2)

Office of constituent services;

(3)

Office of contract compliance;

(4)

Office of human services;

(5)

Office of intergovernmental affairs;

(6)

Office of special events coordination;

(7)

Office of emergency management;

(8)

Office of community technology;

(9)

Office of cultural affairs; and

(10)

Office of entertainment.

(c)

The executive office of the mayor shall contain the mayor's administrative staff, which staff shall have the following duties:

(1)

Provide a communications link between and among city agencies, including departments, commissions, boards and committees and the legislative and judicial branches of government;

(2)

Maintain liaison with federal, state, regional, local and private officials and organizations and assist the mayor in preparing policy positions on legislation or action which affects the city;

(3)

Provide communication with agencies disseminating information to the public;

(4)

Coordinate the total city effort of communications of city services and programs to the citizens of the city and provide a clearinghouse for citizen complaints and follow-up with departments and agencies;

(5)

Provide a research and information capability for the mayor in the area of statistical information on city programs, comparison of existing and proposed programs with other units of government and legislative proposals, and provide up-to-date information files for preparation of reports, speeches and press statements for the mayor;

(6)

Provide communications between and among urban and social planning agencies of city government; other local governing bodies; metropolitan, state and non-profit entities to ensure that plans reflect the policies and priorities of the mayor; and

(7)

Provide any other supportive services as the mayor, chief operating officer or chief of staff shall assign.

(Ord. No. 2002-71, § 6, 9-16-02; Ord. No. 2007-56(07-O-1899), § 1, 9-24-07; Ord. No. 2013-27(13-O-1088), § 2, 6-26-13; Ord. No. 2013-33(13-O-0641), § 1, 7-3-13; Ord. No. 2018-36(18-O-1479), § 3, 8-29-18 )