§ 2-202. Duties.

(a)

For purposes of this division, the term "city engineer" shall include the term "city building inspector" or any combination of such words.

(b)

The city engineer shall supervise in person and carefully watch, when necessary or when directed by the mayor or city council, all work involved in the construction, improvement or repair of any streets, alleys, sidewalks, sewers, culverts, public grounds, public improvements, water mains or water systems, and ensure that the same is being done in a proper and efficient manner and in conformance to the particular ordinance, resolution or order of the city council authorizing the same. The city engineer shall have, so far as directed by the mayor or city council, exclusive control and supervision over all such work done by the city, and shall at all times aid the city council in an advisory capacity. The city engineer shall have the power and authority to hire and discharge any and all such employees required for the proper operation of the engineering office; provided that the number of such employees shall be prescribed by the city council and shall not increase without the consent of the council unless an emergency exists.

(Code 1981, § 2.18.020)

State law reference

Duties of officers not otherwise provided for, MCA 7-4-4110.