§ 2.12.060. Harbormaster.

A.

The Harbormaster shall be appointed by the Director of Recreation and Parks, subject to approval by the City Manager, and shall meet the qualifications set forth in the job description for the Harbormaster under the civil service system.

B.

Under the supervision and direction of the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department, the Harbormaster shall have the following powers and duties:

1.

Supervise City waters, including public moorings and docks, and the maintenance thereof;

2.

Manage the City dock;

3.

Issue docking, mooring and anchoring authorizations consistent with City Code, Title 15;

4.

Ensure appropriate use of street end parks by owners and those in charge of small vessels, which includes, but is not limited to canoes, dinghies, kayaks;

5.

Supervise the Harbormaster's staff and all patrol vessels, facilities and equipment assigned to that office. All patrol vessels shall be used only for the enforcement of City Code, Title 15 and carry appropriate markings, lights and signals;

6.

Enforce Title 15 and issue municipal infraction citations in the enforcement of Title 15, in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland, Article 23A, Section 3;

7.

Cooperate with all appropriate law enforcement agencies, including the City Police Department, in the enforcement of the City Code, Title 15, and assume lead responsibility for the enforcement of City Code, Title 15;

8.

Collect all fees authorized under City Code, Title 15; and

9.

Perform additional duties as enumerated by the Mayor from time to time and as may be specified in this Code.

(Ord. O-31-02 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. O-12-11 Amended, § I, 6-6-2011)