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Government 2014 PLEASANT HILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTORY -8- City Hall is located at 203 Paul Street P Our City Government leasant Hill City government operates under a unique "Special Charter" which was written for our community by the State Legislature in 1859. In recent years, Pleasant Hill has experienced rapid growth which has presented the City with many new challenges. A commitment to quality, imparted by the Council to the staff, has resulted in the development of a full range of City services that are provided at levels of excellence more typically found in larger cities. To facilitate the delivery of these services, City personnel are organized into the following departments: POLICE DEPARTMENT The Police Department consists of a Chief, a Captain, a Lieutenant, three Sergeants, six full-time Patrol Officers, three part-time Patrol Officers, one Animal Control/Codes Officer, a part time Codes Officer, and five Communications Officers. The department utilizes a "community policing" approach in which officers work hand-inhand with citizens to combat crime on all levels. Department personnel are very active in various community activities, and work closely with the School District. Police patrol and investigation activities are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. quality growth. The Director of Community Development also serves as a member of the City's Economic Development Team, and spearheads the annual Cass County Fair. ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE Mayor John G. VanGorkom The communications center operates an around-the-clock dispatching system, and is one of five 9-1-1 answering points in Cass County. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT This department oversees the development process in Pleasant Hill. This includes enforcing building codes, zoning ordinances, and other regulations pertaining to the development process. Department personnel work closely with the Council-appointed Planning & Zoning Board, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Board of Adjustments to make sure that growth in Pleasant Hill is This department is responsible for managing the City's money, providing administrative direction and assistance to other City departments, and providing staff support to the Mayor and City Council. Staff also works with various appointed Boards and Commissions. City Hall functions include: water billing and collection; municipal court; human resources and payroll; purchasing; accounts payable; budgeting; cash management; record keeping; risk management; licensing; grant administration; work order processing; rental of public facilities; recycling program coordination; strategic planning, and responding to requests from the public for information and/or services. PARKS & FACILITIES This department is responsible for maintaining City facilities and operating the Parks system. Park assets include: a 90 acre lake; an outdoor swimming pool; 7