Sec. 35.103. - Powers and duties of Director.

The Director shall have the following powers and duties with respect to management of the Department: (a) Establish and supervise the administration of a primary data processing center to serve the data processing needs of the City; (b) Designate, combine or abolish data processing installations in order to establish subordinate data processing centers; (c) Develop and implement data processing systems necessary to achieve economically justified data processing support for the City; (d) Develop and publish a data services manual to provide guidelines for administration of data processing centers, data processing installations, and to establish and enforce conventions and standards for development of data processing systems and operation of data processing equipment; (e) Assist in the preparation of and approve specifications for all information and data processing and communications equipment; (f) Supervise the management and operation of all data processing equipment and related devices necessary to operate the primary and subordinate processing centers; (g) Supervise, direct and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Department; (h) Be responsible for the selection, procurement, development, operation, maintenance and inventory of all communication systems owned, leased or operated by the City, including, but not limited to, computer networks, telephones, radios and wires, fire and other signal alarm systems, video surveillance, personnel access, controlled clock systems and intercommunication systems; (i) Conduct such studies and planning programs as will ensure the maximum development and efficiency of existing and future information and data processing and communication systems; (j) Assist all departments, boards and commissions of the City in determining their respective communication requirements and assist the Chief of Procurement in the preparation of specifications for the purchase or other acquisition of communications equipment by the City. No communications systems or other services, including maintenance, of any type within the purview of the Department shall be purchased, leased or otherwise acquired by the City, without a prior recommendation by the Department relative to the efficiency, cost and overall feasibility of such system, service or maintenance programs. The Director/Chief Information Officer shall be responsible for the maintenance of all communications systems of the City within the purview of this Chapter; shall maintain a current and continuous inventory of all communications equipment utilized by all departments and divisions of the City; shall coordinate communications operations of the City; and shall supervise such employees engaged in communications as may be determined by the Mayor; and (k) Perform such other duties as may be directed by the Mayor or by law. (Ord. 2024-175-E , § 13)