A. The mayor shall appoint, and at their pleasure may remove, all city appointive officers, subject to the provisions of any applicable law, rule or regulation pertaining to civil service, state law or city ordinances. This appointive authority applies to acting, interim and permanent appointive officers of those departments and divisions listed in this title.

B. The mayor shall also have the authority to make temporary assignments of positions, including but not limited to public safety director or public safety chief and deputy police chief, or equivalent positions.

C. It is provided, however, that appointment or termination of the city attorney shall be subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the city council. It is further provided that termination of the police chief shall be subject to any applicable statutes or rules regarding termination of a police chief for cause.

D. The mayor shall submit to the city council for review an organizational chart showing current organizational reporting relationships and proposed changes. (Ord. 6492 § 1, 2014; Ord. 6287 § 2, 2010; Ord. 6165 § 1, 2008; Ord. 5963 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5870 § 1, 2004; Ord. 5635 § 1, 2002; Ord. 5585 § 1 (Exh. A), 2001; 1957 code § 1.03.040.)