§ 2-258. Duties of the director generally.

The director of drainage shall:

(1)

Assist the public works director in the responsibility of drainage and control of storm waters to include canals, pumping stations, and all related structures within the boundaries of the parish;

(2)

Direct engineering personnel and field superintendents in planning and implementing drainage and flood control system project schedules;

(3)

Assist the department of capital projects in establishing scope of work and design criteria for drainage capital projects;

(4)

Direct engineers and consultants regarding department projects scope and design criteria;

(5)

Inspect operation/maintenance and construction projects;

(6)

Provide department policy and management guidance in all areas of drainage and pumping station operations;

(7)

Evaluate department operations for all areas of drainage and pumping stations and report to the parish president and the director of public works on drainage department performance;

(8)

Coordinate budget formulation activities for the department of drainage; coordinate annual five-year capital projects budget; review and authorize expenditures;

(9)

Direct the department of drainage in formulating and evaluating operating policies, programs and procedures and effective and efficient job performance;

(10)

Prepare reports on departmental operations evaluating performance against established objectives, and special reports on operating problems or plans as required;

(11)

Prepare policy statements and plans for the department of drainage under the direction of the director of public works;

(12)

Be responsible for the administrative management of operations and maintenance of all drainage department facilities and pumping stations;

(13)

Serve as department appointing authority and fulfill all duties and responsibilities required of an appointing authority.

(Code 1961, § 2-431; Ord. No. 17555, § 2, 7-13-88; Ord. No. 22460, § 1, 3-23-05)