Chapter 2.06 CITY ADMINISTRATOR

Chapter 2.06
CITY ADMINISTRATOR

Sections:

2.06.010 Position created.

2.06.020 Scope of authority.

2.06.050 Powers and duties.

2.06.010 Position created.

There is created the office of city administrator, which may be filled at the pleasure of the mayor, subject to the confirmation of the city council. The city may specify additional terms and conditions of employment in a written agreement executed by the mayor and approved by the city council. (Ord. 1134 § 1, 2003; Ord. 944 § 1, 1995).

2.06.020 Scope of authority.

Under the direction and authority of the mayor, the city administrator shall supervise, administer and coordinate the activities and functions of all city officers, departments, commissions and boards to implement city ordinances and policies through the effective use of city employees, funds, grants, materials, facilities and time, and shall control the overall operations of the city to assure optimum service to the community. (Ord. 1134 § 1, 2003; Ord. 944 § 1, 1995).

2.06.030 Exemption of the police department.

Repealed by Ord. 1184. (Ord. 1134 § 1, 2003; Ord. 944 § 1, 1995).

2.06.040 Exemption of the fire department.

Repealed by Ord. 1184. (Ord. 1134 § 1, 2003; Ord. 944 § 1, 1995).

2.06.050 Powers and duties.

Under the direction and authority of the mayor the city administrator shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) Plan and direct all administrative activities of the city, develop and implement internal policies and procedures, evaluate city employees, and take necessary actions to improve operations;

(2) Provide information and advice to the mayor, city council, other public officials and the general public regarding city operations;

(3) Act as the city representative in such areas as labor relations, intergovernmental relations, conferences, conventions and seminars related to public management;

(4) Delegate responsibility as necessary to accomplish the desired objectives;

(5) Attend meetings of the city council, and other boards and commissions as necessary to coordinate and satisfy the administrative needs of the city;

(6) Act to resolve operational conflicts, decide and implement alternate courses of action, formulate administrative policies and otherwise make decisions in the best interest of the city’s operation; and

(7) Coordinate and supervise the preparation of the preliminary budget for submittal to the mayor, and administer the entire budget after its adoption. (Ord. 1134 § 1, 2003; Ord. 944 § 1, 1995).