Sec. 21.204. - Limitations on powers.

An executive order of the Mayor implementing a reorganization plan, in whole or in part, may not have the effect of: (a) Creating a new executive department, abolishing or transferring an executive department or all the functions thereof or consolidating two or more executive departments or all the functions thereof; (b) Continuing an agency beyond the period authorized by law for its existence or beyond the time it would have terminated if the reorganization had not been made; (c) Continuing a function beyond the period authorized by law for its exercise or beyond the time when it would have terminated if the reorganization had not been made; (d) Authorizing an agency to exercise a function which is not expressly authorized by law at the time the plan is transmitted to the Council; (e) Increasing the term of office beyond that provided by law; or (f) Dealing with more than one logically consistent subject matter; Provided, that, if the plan is accompanied by an ordinance which will, if enacted, provide for or authorize any of the foregoing effects, the executive order may be issued contingent upon the enactment of the ordinance. (Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)