Chapter 2.45
BOROUGH MANAGER
Sections:
2.45.010 Borough manager.
2.45.020 Appointment.
2.45.025 Term of office.
2.45.030 Powers and duties.
2.45.040 General provisions.
2.45.050 Oath of office.
2.45.060 Bonding.
2.45.070 Repealed.
2.45.010 Borough manager.
The administrative power of the borough is vested in the borough manager. The manager is and shall be the chief administrative officer of the borough. The manager has and shall have all of the powers and duties set forth in the Alaska Statute presently numbered AS 29.20.500, other powers and duties elsewhere prescribed by law, and as set forth in this code. The manager has the supervision and control, directly and indirectly, over all administrative departments, agencies, directors, and all other employees of the borough except the borough clerk, borough clerk’s office employees, and the borough attorney. [Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 98-02 §5, 1998. Formerly §2.20.010].
2.45.020 Appointment.
The assembly has, and shall hereafter have, whenever pertinent, the power to appoint a manager by a majority vote of its membership. The assembly shall choose a manager solely on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications, and he shall receive the compensation set by the assembly. An assembly member may not be appointed manager of the borough sooner than one year after leaving office, except that, by a vote of three-fourths of its authorized membership, the assembly may at any time appoint one of its members as manager. [Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 98-02 §5, 1998; Ord. 89-22-O §2, 1989; repealed and reenacted by Ord. 84-61-O §2, 1984. Formerly §2.20.020].
2.45.025 Term of office.
Subject to the contract of employment, the manager holds office at the pleasure of the assembly. [Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 98-02 §5, 1998; Ord. 96-02 §2, 1996. Formerly §2.20.025].
2.45.030 Powers and duties.
The manager, as the chief administrative officer, is responsible for the proper administration of all borough affairs. The manager shall:
A. Appoint borough employees and department directors, except as otherwise provided by this code; he may hire necessary administrative assistants, as authorized by budget, and appoint, suspend, or remove subordinates;
B. Suspend or remove by written order borough employees or department directors except as provided otherwise in this code;
C. Supervise enforcement of the borough laws and carry out the directives of the assembly;
D. Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital improvement programs for the assembly;
E. Execute the budget and capital improvement program as adopted;
F. Make monthly reports to the assembly on borough finances and operations;
G. Report to the assembly at the end of each fiscal year on the finances and administrative activity of the borough;
H. Prepare and make available for public distribution an annual report on borough affairs;
I. Serve as personnel officer unless the assembly authorizes appointment of a personnel officer;
J. Direct and supervise the administration of:
1. The function of all department directors and employees except as provided otherwise in this title;
2. The care and custody of all borough buildings and of all real and personal property of the borough, except as provided otherwise by AS 29.35.160;
3. The construction, maintenance and operation of all borough roads, bridges, drains, buildings, and other public works; and
K. Execute other powers and duties specified by Alaska law or lawfully prescribed by the assembly. [Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 98-02 §5, 1998; Ord. 84-61-O §2, 1984. Formerly §2.20.030].
2.45.040 General provisions.
A. The activities under the direction and supervision of the manager shall be distributed among the departments established by ordinance.
B. Each department shall be administered by a director appointed by and subject to the direction and supervision of the manager unless provided otherwise by law. With the consent of the assembly, the manager may serve as the director of one or more departments. With the consent of the assembly, the manager may appoint one person as the director of two or more departments.
C. Any department director appointed by the manager may be suspended or removed by written order of the manager. [Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 98-02 §5, 1998; Ord. 84-61-O §2, 1984. Formerly §2.20.040].
2.45.050 Oath of office.
Before taking the office of manager, the manager shall affirm in writing that the duties of the manager will honestly, faithfully, and impartially be performed. The oath shall be filed with the clerk. [Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 98-02 §5, 1998; Ord. 84-61-O §2, 1984. Formerly §2.20.050].
2.45.060 Bonding.
The manager, and other municipal department directors or employees which the assembly shall designate, shall give bond in the amount and with the surety prescribed by the assembly with premiums to be paid by the borough. [Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 98-02 §5, 1998; Ord. 84-61-O §2, 1984. Formerly §2.20.060].
2.45.070 Filling a vacancy.
Repealed by Ord. 98-02. [Ord. 84-61-O §2, 1984. Formerly §2.20.070].