The coordinator of the city ESDA shall be appointed by the mayor with the consent of the city council and shall serve until removed by same.

    The coordinator shall have direct responsibility for the organization, administration, training and operation of the ESDA, subject to the direction and control of the mayor as provided by statute.

    In the event of the absence, resignation, death or inability to serve as the coordinator, the mayor, or any person designated by him, shall be and act as coordinator until a new appointment is made as provided in this code. (Amended during 1997 codification: prior code § 30-4-2)