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requirements imposed by State law, as well as the rights and privileges of Indiana law. (I.C. 36- 10-3-1 5 to 45). This change of title shall not affect the governing body of the South Bend Public Parks Department, that is, the South Bend Parks Board of Commissioners, which will continue to operate fully and completely under I.C. 36 -10 -3 et seq. This change of title will further have no effect upon existing governing bodies or State /local law applicable to other programs or activities now within the structure of the Venues, Parks, and Arts Department, including Century Center presently under authority of the Civic Center Board of Managers a/k/a Century Center Board of Managers (I.C. 36- 10 -10 -1 et seq. and South Bend Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2 -52) ; parking garages under authority of either the Board of Public Works or the Redevelopment Commission, and City streetscape and decor, under authority of the Board of Public Works. Creation of a new Innovation and Technology Department is a reflection of the current role of and reliance upon digital information and communication, as well as South Bend's commitment to be a national leader in delivering public services and information to its citizens in the most effective, efficient, and innovative manner, and in constantly seeking to improve those services. Within the Innovation and Technology Department will be: 1) the Technology Division; 2) the Business Analytics Division; and 3) the 311 Customer Service Center. This ordinance effectuates the desired changes of name along with minor updating of departmental functions, and is in the best interests of the City of South Bend. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA as follows: SECTION I. Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2 -13 (A) and (B) of the South Bend Municipal Code shall be amended to read as follows: Section 2.13. Departments established. (A) The following executive departments are established to perform administrative functions required to fulfill the needs of the City's citizens: Sec. 2 -13. - Departments established. (A) The following executive departments are established to perform administrative functions required to fulfill the needs of the City's citizens: (1) Administration and Finance Department; (2) Law Department; (3) Public Works Department; (4) Police Department; (5) Fire Department; (6) Publ e Parks Depa -*meat; Venues, Parks, and Arts Department