ARTICLE VI. - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.
The text
Sec. 6-1. - Public works department; organization; appointment of director of public works.#
There shall be a department of public works, the head of which shall be the director of public works, who shall be, or be appointed by, the Mayor, and who shall be subject to removal by the Mayor.
Sec. 6-2. - Director of public works; qualifications.#
The director of public works shall have a degree in engineering from an approved college or university and shall have had at least three (3) years engineering experience.
Sec. 6-3. - Public works department; powers and duties.#
The department of public works shall be responsible for the functions and services of the City relating to streets, highways, sidewalks, bridges, watercourses, street lighting, parks and a water supply system; of the sanitary and storm sewers, sewer systems and sewage disposal plants or places; of the collection and disposal of garbage and other refuse; of the construction, maintenance, repair and operation of all public buildings and properties other than those of the school department belonging to or used by the city; of building, electrical and plumbing inspection; and the issuance of building, electrical and plumbing permits; of weights and measures; and of such other functions as may be prescribed by ordinance.