Columbia Authority to administer ordinance (§ 19-228)
Chapter 19: Personnel Policies, Procedures, Rules and Regulations · Article VI. Employment Policies
In the absence of a formal statement to the contrary by the city manager, all department heads shall have the authority and responsibility to administer all disciplinary actions including termination of services of an employee under their supervision.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 19-228
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.