Bill Type and
Number: Ordinance 2006-1194
Sponsor: Council President at the Request of the Mayor
Date of
Introduction: October 24, 2006
Committee(s)
of Reference: R
Date of
Analysis: October 26, 2006
Type of
Action: Ordinance Code Amendment
Bill Summary: This bill amends Chapter 24, Ordinance Code,
concerning the Administration and Finance Dept.
The qualifications and duties of the Director and the various division
chiefs are updated and revised. It
specifies that the Director of Administration and Finance shall also be known
as the Chief Financial Officer. A new
section is created to state that the Treasurer is responsible for
administrative support and financial management of the General Employees Retirement
System. The Information Technologies
Division and the Human Resources Division are recreated as departments. The Communications Division is abolished and
the duties are transferred to the Information Technology Department.
Additionally, the Training and Organizational Development Division is abolished
and will become the Organizational Development Division under the Human
Resources Department. The Public
Information Division is abolished, but will continue as an office under the
Director of Administration and Finance. It
is stated that nothing in the legislation is intended or shall be interpreted
to diminish or enhance the authority, privileges, rights, duties, obligations,
or relationships of the City’s constitutional officers or independent agencies
beyond what existed immediately prior to passage of this ordinance. The Mayor, or designee, is authorized to
effect the required transition and implementation through transfer or
disposition of records, property, and personnel (those not confirmed by
Council) affected by the reorganization.
Background
Information: Information on file states that the
reorganization is expected to result in a more effective and efficient delivery
of services, while restraining the overall cost of government
expenditures. The goal is to better coordinate
delivery of services by realigning resources and expertise within the
appropriate City departments. It is also
stated that there is no change in the number of positions authorized by City
Council.
Policy Impact
Area: Executive Branch - Reorganization
Fiscal Impact: To be determined
Analyst: