Chapter 2.12
CITY ADMINISTRATOR

Sections:

2.12.010    Position created – Appointment and removal.

2.12.020    Powers and duties.

2.12.010 Position created – Appointment and removal.

There is hereby created the position of city administrator who shall act as assistant to the mayor. The city administrator shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the city council. The city administrator shall report to and serve at the pleasure of the mayor. (Ord. 15-444 § 1).

2.12.020 Powers and duties.

Under the authority and direction of the mayor, the city administrator shall exercise general supervision of the city’s administrative affairs and shall have oversight of all city departments. Without limitation of the foregoing, the city administrator shall have the following specific powers and duties:

A. The city administrator shall plan and direct all administrative activities in the city, develop and implement internal policies and procedures, appraise the efficiency and effectiveness of city employees, and take necessary and appropriate actions to facilitate city operations.

B. The city administrator shall plan and prepare data for grants and/or funded programs and maintain or establish intergovernmental coordination related to available funding.

C. The city administrator shall act as the city representative in areas such as labor relations, intergovernmental relations, conferences, conventions and seminars related to city administration. The city administrator may delegate responsibility as necessary to accomplish desired objectives.

D. The city administrator shall attend meetings of the city council, the planning commission and other city boards and commissions as directed by the mayor and/or city council.

E. The city administrator shall prepare and submit to the mayor a proposed annual budget and shall be responsible for its administration after adoption.

F. The city administrator shall perform such other duties as prescribed by the council and/or directed by the mayor. (Ord. 15-444 § 1).