Chapter 2.12
CITY MANAGER
Sections:
2.12.030 Duties as chief appointive administrative officer.
2.12.050 Relation to city council.
2.12.010 Created.
The proper administration of the city requires the creation of the office of city manager in order that the public business may be carried out in the most efficient, best coordinated, well planned and properly programmed manner with reference to both work performed and the expense incurred; by reason thereof, the position of city manager is created. (Ord. 87-08 51(part), 1988: prior code §2-901).
2.12.020 Duties generally.
The duties of the city manager shall be the following:
To act as the chief appointive administrative officer of the city under the direction and control of the city council charged with those administrative functions enumerated in this chapter and otherwise lawfully delegated to him by the city council; and in so acting to supervise and coordinate the actions and efforts of all departments of the city. (Ord. 87-08 §1(part), 1988: prior code §2-902).
2.12.030 Duties as chief appointive administrative officer.
Among the administrative duties and powers of the city manager as the chief appointive administrative officer of the city shall be the following:
A. To see that the law and policies of the city are properly executed and carried out;
B. To attend all meetings of the city council and planning commission unless otherwise directed or excused by the city council;
C. To exercise supervision and control over all departments and divisions of the city government, save for the city attorney who is excused by law from such control, and to coordinate the efforts and activities of the same;
D. To keep the city council advised of all matters respecting the conduct of the public business and to make recommendations with reference thereto; but the officer shall have no authority to make policy, only to execute the same after adoption by the city council;
E. Prepare and recommend to the city council personnel rules and revisions and amendments to such rules. Said rules will be reviewed by the city council and when voted upon and passed by resolution will create the personnel system for the city;
F. To administer the city personnel system, and to comply with applicable laws relating to the administration of the personnel system concerning the hiring, disciplining and/or discharging of city employees. Said power may be delegated by the city manager to any other officer or employee of the city. The city manager may also recommend to the city council that such powers and duties be performed under a technical services contract which may be entered into upon a vote by the city council. The power delegated to the city manager regarding the hiring, disciplining and/or discharging of city employees shall not apply to the following positions which shall remain under the control and supervision of the city council:
1. Any elective officer;
2. The city attorney and any assistants or deputy city attorneys;
3. Members of appointive boards, commissions, and committees;
4. Persons engaged under contract with the city to supply expert, professional, technical or any other service;
5. Emergency employees who are hired to meet the immediate requirements of an emergency condition such as extraordinary fire, flood or earthquake which threatens life or property;
G. To investigate all complaints received by the city relating to the operation of the various city departments and services, and to remedy the same in appropriate cases or otherwise report to the city council with reference thereto;
H. To generally supervise the care and use of the real and personal property owned or operated by the city;
I. To prepare an annual budget, submit the same to the city council for its review, revision and final approval, and thereafter administer the operation of said budget. (Ord. 20-04 §1, 2020; Ord. 87-08 §1(part), 1988: Ord. 86-02, 1986; Ord. 213, 1973: prior code §2-1103).
2.12.040 Scope of duties.
The city manager shall devote his entire employable time to his duties and the interests of the city. (Ord. 87-08 §1(part), 1988: prior code §2-905).
2.12.050 Relation to city council.
Except for matters of inquiry, the city council shall deal with the administrative services and personnel of the city through the city manager. This system effectively allows the city council to voice their policies and instructions through the officer. (Ord. 87-08 §1(part), 1988: prior code §2-904).