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TO CREATE THE FULL-TIME UNCLASSIFIED POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS; TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION THEREFORE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, due to the work load of Radio Dispatchers at the Police Department, and the data that they are responsible for; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and appropriate at this time to authorize a new position, with certain criteria of qualifications and job responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable at this time to establish the position of Director of Communications, all for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That, under authority of Charter Section 13.03(L), Classified and Unclassified Service, the new full-time position of Director of Communications is hereby established as an unclassified position which will be appointed by the Mayor, with the confirmation of City Council.
Section 2. That due to the all-encompassing responsibilities of this newly-created position, a brief description of the duties is attached to this ordinance as EXHIBIT A.
Section 3. That compensation for this position is hereby established as the range of $52,000-$65,000, as provided in Article II of the master salary ordinance for unclassified personnel.
Section 4. That, for the reasons set forth in the preamble herein above, this ordinance is declared emergency legislation, and shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by this Council and approval by the Mayor.