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Chapter 52

Public Affairs, Department of

Summarized as of July 18, 2026 · Official text on eCode360 →

This chapter designates the Mayor as Director of Public Affairs, giving that office supervisory authority over the city's Bureau of Police and the office of the City Solicitor.

Who this affects

It affects the internal organization of city government, specifically the chain of authority over the police department and the City Solicitor's office.

Key rules

  • As Director of Public Affairs, the Mayor "shall have supervision over the Bureau of Police and all policemen, officers and employees therein, and the office of the City Solicitor."

Notable and archaic details

  • The chapter consists of a single, one-sentence section and dates to the original 1966 Code (adopted 5-21-1966 by Ord. No. 72-66).

The official, authoritative text is Chapter 52: Public Affairs, Department of on eCode360 →