Chapter 2.12
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Sections:
2.12.030 Power and authority – Duties.
2.12.010 Position created.
There is hereby created and established for the city of St. Helens the office and position of “city administrator.” (Ord. 3276 § 2 (Att. A), 2022; Ord. 3030 § 2, 2007)
2.12.020 Financial department head.
Repealed by Ord. 3276. (Ord. 3030 § 3, 2007)
2.12.030 Power and authority – Duties.
(1) The city administrator shall exercise all authority and power herein delegated, or hereinafter delegated, to them by the city council. The duties of the city administrator are listed herein and in any employment agreement that is approved by city council. The duties and responsibilities listed shall not be interpreted as limiting the authority of the city administrator but shall be interpreted as merely a partial definition of their responsibilities.
(2) The powers and duties of the city administrator shall be as follows:
(a) The city administrator shall devote their entire working time to the discharge of their official duties, attend all meetings of the council unless excused therefrom by the council, keep the council advised at all times of the affairs and needs of the city, and make reports annually, or more frequently if requested by the council, of all the affairs and departments of the city;
(b) The city administrator shall see that all ordinances are enforced and that the provisions of all franchises, leases, contracts, permits and privileges granted by the city are observed;
(c) The city administrator shall appoint, supervise, and remove city employees as required, including designating a custodian of records, and except as the Charter or governing policy otherwise provides. The city administrator shall have general supervision and control over them and their work with power to transfer an employee from one department to another. The city administrator shall supervise the departments to the end of obtaining the utmost efficiency in each of them. The city administrator shall delegate duties, but remain responsible for actions of all subordinates;
(d) The city administrator shall ensure that all expenditures of public funds, including the purchase of goods and services, are made in accordance with city policies, state budget and public contract law, and generally accepted financial management practices;
(e) The city administrator shall be responsible for preparing and submitting to the budget officer such information and reports as that budget officer requests;
(f) The city administrator shall supervise the operation of all public utilities owned and operated by the city and shall have a general supervision over all city property;
(g) Encourage and support regional and intergovernmental cooperation;
(h) Promote cooperation among the council, staff, and citizens in developing city policies and building a sense of community; and
(i) The city administrator shall perform other duties as directed by the council. (Ord. 3310 § 2 (Att. A), 2025; Ord. 3276 § 2 (Att. A), 2022; Ord. 3030 § 4, 2007)
2.12.040 Salary.
The salary of the city administrator shall be included in the yearly unrepresented salary schedule that is approved by city council. (Ord. 3276 § 2 (Att. A), 2022; Ord. 3030 § 5, 2007)