That the work and affairs of the city may be classified and arranged conveniently and conducted efficiently, there are hereby established the following departments: Department of education; Department of finance; Department of public safety; and Department of public works and welfare.
The board of commissioners may by ordinance create new departments or combine or abolish existing departments and prescribe their duties and functions, but before doing so must receive the written recommendations of the city manager.
The city manager shall supervise and control all departments now or hereafter created, except as otherwise provided by this charter.
