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Home My WebLink About5128 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Chapter 2.09 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Department of Financial Services ", and Chapter 2.10 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Department of Public Works and Utilities ", relating to reorganization of Information Technology. WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend chapters of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to city departments in order to obtain more efficiency in the provision of certain administrative services of city government; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Chapter 2.09 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Department of Financial Services" is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 2.09 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES 2.09.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED. There is hereby created the Department of Financial Services. (a) Divisions. The Department of Financial Services shall consist of the following divisions, as well as any other divisions established by the City Council: 1. Finance; 2. Office of the City Clerk; 3. Human Resources; 4. Information Technology; and 45. Bremerton Kitsap Access Television (BKAT). (b) Duties. Director of Financial Services shall be in charge of the Department of Financial Services and all divisions established thereunder. The duties enumerated in each division as set forth in this chapter may be reassigned within the Department of Financial Services at the discretion of the Director of Financial Services for the purpose of achieving work efficiencies. The Director of Financial Services is also responsible for the management of the Conference Center Operating Fund. 2.09.020 DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AND DIVISION MANAGERS - POSITIONS CREATED AND APPOINTMENT. (a) Department Director - Appointment. There is hereby created the position of Director of Financial Services who shall be in charge of the Department of Financial Services and all divisions established thereunder. The Director of Financial Services shall have complete charge of all of the work of the Department and shall be responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the Department. The Director of Financial Services shall be appointed by the 1 Information Technology Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, on the basis of professional experience, education and demonstrated knowledge of accepted practices relating to the duties of the department. All appointees to the position of Director of Financial Services are terminable at will by the Mayor as set forth in Chapter 2.05 BMC. (b) Division Managers - Appointment. There are hereby created the positions of Finance Officer, Human Resources Manager, City Clerk, Information Technology Manager, and Public Access Manager as managers for their respective divisions. The managers (hereinafter "managers" or "division managers ") shall manage the operations of their respective divisions and shall report directly to the Director of Financial Services. The division managers shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the Director of Financial Services, subject to the approval of the Mayor, on the basis of professional experience, education and demonstrated knowledge of accepted practices relating to the duties of the division. All appointees to the division manager positions shall serve as "at will" employees subject to termination by the Director of Financial Services without cause at any time with no notice or hearing unless otherwise provided pursuant to applicable rule or regulation, the City Charter, ordinance, or terms and conditions as approved by the City Council. 2.09.030 FINANCE DIVISION CREATED - DUTIES. There is hereby created the Finance Division for the purpose of performing all finance and accounting functions of the City of Bremerton. The division shall be managed by the Finance Officer who shall serve as the City Treasurer. It shall be the duty of the Finance Officer to: (a) Be responsible for assisting in the management of the City's investment and debt portfolios. (b) Assist City administration in budget preparation and monitoring. (c) Maintain the accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). (d) Maintain the payroll system. (e) Exercise control of accounts payable and purchasing. (f) Maintain an inventory of capital assets. (g) Collect and account for all City funds. The Finance Officer shall perform such other duties as the Mayor and Director of Financial Services may direct or as may be required by law. 2.09.90 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CREATED - DUTIES. There is hereby created the Office of the City Clerk for the purpose of performing all records management functions of the City. The division shall be managed by the City Clerk. It shall be the duty of the City Clerk to act as the official records keeper of the City and in such capacity shall perform those duties as required by the laws of the State, City Charter or City Code. The City Clerk shall perform such other duties as the Mayor or the Director of Financial Services may direct or as may be required by law. 2 Information Technology 2.09.869 OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES CREATED - DUTIES. There is hereby created the Office of Human Resources. The division shall be managed by the Human Resources Manager. It shall be the duty of the Human Resources Manager to: (a) Assist City departments with recruitment, testing and hiring as applicable. (b) Advise City departments on professional personnel management practices including performance evaluations and employee relations. (c) Support City labor negotiator and negotiations advisory team. (d) Conduct employee training and counseling. (e) Administer employee benefit programs. (f) Maintain personnel records. (g) Perform salary surveys. (h) Serve as liaison between the administration and Civil Service Commission. (i) Coordinate temporary placements in support of the City Workers Compensation Program. The Human Resources Manager shall perform such other duties as the Mayor or the Director of Financial Services may direct or as may be required by law. 2.09.060 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION CREATED - DUTIES. There is hereby created the Information Technology Division for the purpose of performing all information technology operations of the City. The division shall be managed by the Information Technology Manager. It shall be the duty of the Information Technology Manager to: (a Direct the activities of the Information Technology division with the responsibility to provide technological leadership in systems planning, implementation and support programs. (b) Direct the development and maintenance of long-range information processing plans and budgets. (c) Act as a contact person with user departments responding to and anal their heir inquiries. The Information Technology Manager perform such other duties as the Mayor or the Director of Financial Services may direct or as may be required by law. 2.09.858070 BREMERTON KITSAP ACCESS TELEVISION (BKAT) DIVISION CREATED - DUTIES. There is hereby created the Bremerton Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) Division for the purpose of performing all public access television functions of the City. The division shall be managed by the Public Access Manager. It shall be the duty of the Public Access Manager to manage the production, programming and operation of the local access television station. The Public Access Manager shall perform such other duties as the Mayor or the Director of Financial Services may direct or as may be required by law. SECTION 2. Section 2.10.030 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Duties" relating to the Department of Public Works and Utilities is hereby amended to read as follows: 3 Information Technology 2.10.030 DUTIES. The Director of Public Works shall provide for the operation, maintenance and administration of engineering, streets and public works, capital projects, facilities, equipment services, and municipal utilities owned or acquired by the City including, but not limited to the following: (a) Establish and maintain centralized public works and utilities including business operations, customer service and billing, capital projects management, property management and facilities maintenance. (b) Manage public works and utilities engineering projects, including field surveys, grant applications, financing, drawings and specifications, permitting, inspections, construction project and contract management and records management. (c) Manage public works field operations including construction and maintenance of streets, electronic communications equipment, traffic signs and signals and street lighting programs. (d) Manage utility operations including construction and maintenance work on sanitary, storm, and water distribution and collection infrastructure and systems, meter reading, installation and repair services and First Response customer service program. (e) Manage all aspects of water sources, quality, treatment and compliance with applicable regulations, including operation and maintenance of water delivery systems, storage and supply resources. (f) Manage wastewater pretreatment, treatment, sanitary systems maintenance and operations. (g) Manage watershed operations including forest management and wastewater solids programs. (h) Manage all aspects of fleet maintenance and equipment services. The Director of Public Works shall perform such other duties as the City Council or Mayor may direct or as may be required by law. SECTION 3. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten (10) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. PASSED by the City Council the day of , 2010 WOFF , Co resident 4 Information Technology Approved this 4 of b cam- , 2010 f PATTY N , Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: �au f � CAROL , City erk R ER ;; kO ICH, City me Rc� PUBLISHED the day of , 2010 EFFECTIVE the day of , 2010 ORDINANCE NO. R: \Legal \Legal \Ordinances \legal \IT division20I O.doc 5 Information Technology