Chapter 2.12
CITY ADMINISTRATOR

Sections:

2.12.010    Position created.

2.12.020    Financial department head.

2.12.030    Power and authority – Duties.

2.12.040    Salary.

2.12.010 Position created.

There is hereby created and established for the city of St. Helens the office and position of “city administrator,” and the person who fills such position shall be appointed in the manner and for such term as all other officers of the city of St. Helens are appointed in accordance with the City Charter. The position shall be held by the city recorder and administered by him/her in conjunction with his/her other duties. (Ord. 3030 § 2, 2007)

2.12.020 Financial department head.

The city administrator shall report directly to the city council, shall be the administrative head of the central business office and the financial department of the city of St. Helens, and shall do all things with respect to management of the central business office and the financial department as are permitted or directed by statute, charter, ordinance and the city council. (Ord. 3030 § 3, 2007)

2.12.030 Power and authority – Duties.

The city administrator shall exercise all authority and power herein delegated, or hereinafter delegated, to him/her by the city council and shall have the same responsibility with respect to the central business office and financial department as do other municipal officers with respect to the departments of which they are the department head. The duties of the city administrator shall include, but shall not be limited to, any one or all of the following: preparing, reviewing and approving all orders on the treasury; investing municipal funds; budgeting municipal funds; internal auditing of all municipal financial operations; managing and administering the central business office and finance department; and managing the cash inflow and outflow of the city of St. Helens. The duties and responsibilities hereinabove listed shall not be interpreted as limiting the authority of the city administrator but shall be interpreted as merely a partial definition of his/her responsibilities. (Ord. 3030 § 4, 2007)

2.12.040 Salary.

The salary of the city administrator shall be fixed and determined by action of the city council. (Ord. 3030 § 5, 2007)