Creation of new departments or offices; change of duties.

Upon the written approval of the mayor, the council by ordinance may create, change, and abolish offices, departments, or agencies, other than the offices, departments, and agencies established by this part. Upon the written approval of the mayor, the council by ordinance may assign additional functions or duties to offices, departments, or agencies established by this part, but may not discontinue or assign to any other office, department, or agency any function or duty assigned by this part to a particular office, department, or agency.

(Acts 1955, No. 452, p. 1004, §3.10; Act 2016-277, §1.)