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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Detroit City Departments''' are the major divisions and agencies of city government that deliver municipal services and carry out the policies enacted by the City Council and implemented by the Mayor. These departments are headed by directors or commissioners appointed by the Mayor and oversee the day-to-day operations that serve Detroit residents.<br />
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== Public Safety ==<br />
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'''Police Department''' (Department of Police): Responsible for law enforcement, crime prevention, and public safety throughout the city. Led by a Chief of Police appointed by the Mayor, the department operates district precincts and specialized units.<br />
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'''Fire Department''' (Detroit Fire Department): Provides fire suppression, emergency medical response, and fire prevention services. Led by a Fire Commissioner appointed by the Mayor, the department maintains firehouses and emergency response capabilities throughout the city.<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
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'''Detroit Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DDOT)''': Oversees public transportation services, including the operation and maintenance of the city's bus system. The department is responsible for transit planning, infrastructure maintenance, and mobility services for the city.<br />
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== Public Works and Infrastructure ==<br />
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'''Department of Public Works''': Manages city infrastructure including street maintenance, sewers, stormwater systems, and public rights-of-way. The department is responsible for maintaining the city's infrastructure assets and managing utility systems.<br />
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== Water Services ==<br />
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'''Detroit Water Department''': Responsible for the delivery of potable water to city residents and businesses, as well as the operation and maintenance of water infrastructure. The department manages water treatment, distribution networks, and billing services.<br />
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'''Sewerage and Drainage Division''': Manages the city's sewer system, wastewater treatment facilities, and stormwater drainage infrastructure to protect public health and the environment.<br />
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== Planning and Development ==<br />
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'''Planning and Development Department''': Oversees zoning, land use planning, building permits, and economic development initiatives. The department reviews development proposals, enforces building codes, and works to attract investment and growth to the city.<br />
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== Property Assessment ==<br />
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'''Office of the Assessor''': Responsible for assessing the value of real property within the city for taxation purposes and maintaining property records. The Assessor's Office determines assessed values used to calculate property tax obligations.<br />
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== Public Health ==<br />
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'''Department of Health and Human Services''': Addresses public health, disease prevention, environmental health, and social services for city residents.<br />
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== Recreation ==<br />
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'''Parks and Recreation Department''': Manages city parks, recreation facilities, community centers, and recreational programming for residents of all ages.<br />
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== Administrative Departments ==<br />
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'''Office of the City Clerk''': Maintains official city records, manages elections, handles business licensing and registration, and administers various administrative functions supporting municipal operations.<br />
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'''Budget Department''': Prepares and monitors the city's annual budget, manages financial planning, and oversees city expenditures.<br />
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'''Human Resources Department''': Manages city employment, benefits, compensation, and labor relations for municipal employees.<br />
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== References ==<br />
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