Sec. 23. (a) The department shall take all actions necessary to carry out the improvement and maintenance project set forth in the resolution establishing the district.

     (b) The director of the department may, with respect to the improvement and maintenance project or the improvement and maintenance district, do the following:

(1) Prepare and submit a budget as required by IC 36-3-6-4(b).

(2) Establish operational procedures.

(3) Approve the hiring and dismissal of personnel, subject to limitations prescribed by law and rules adopted by the mayor.

(4) Delegate to personnel of the department authority to act on the director’s behalf.

(5) Assign tasks to employees of the department and supervise the carrying out of those responsibilities.

(6) Approve and execute legal instruments, subject to limitations prescribed by law.

(7) Approve or disapprove disbursement of funds, subject to limitations prescribed by law.

(8) Accept assistance from state or federal agencies for the purposes of this chapter.

(9) Negotiate agreements with an agency of the state, or any of its political subdivisions, or any private company for the rendition of any services, the rental or use of any equipment or facilities, or the joint purchase and use of any equipment or facilities considered proper by the contracting parties for use in the operation, maintenance, or construction of the improvement and maintenance project.

(10) Purchase supplies, materials, and equipment in accordance with law and procedures of the city.

(11) Sell any surplus or unneeded property in accordance with law and procedures of the city.

(12) Exercise other powers necessary to carry out the purposes of the district.

As added by P.L.194-1988, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-1989, SEC.48.