There shall be a Department of Parks and Recreation, the head of which shall be the Director of Parks and Recreation, who shall have responsibility for the management and control of the park and recreation system of the City. Such Director shall appoint under civil service laws and rules, supervise and control all employees in the Department of Parks and Recreation, and shall have such further powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by ordinance. The Director of Parks and Recreation shall be appointed and removed by the Mayor. (Ord. 2924-06 § 7, 2006; amended 11-5-96)