§ 20.107. General authorization to delegate functions.

The Mayor is authorized to designate and empower the head of a department or agency in the executive branch, an official thereof who is required to be appointed with the consent of the Council or the Chief Administrative Officer or an administrative assistant appointed under Section 6.06 of the Charter to perform without approval, ratification or other action by the Mayor (a) a function which is vested in the Mayor by law or (b) a function which the officer is required or authorized by law to perform only with or subject to the approval, ratification or other action of the Mayor; provided, that nothing contained herein shall relieve the Mayor of his responsibility in office for the acts of the head or other official designated by him to perform the functions. The designation and authorization shall be in writing, shall be subject to such terms, conditions and limitations as the Mayor may deem advisable and shall be revocable at any time by the Mayor in whole or in part.

(Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)