Chapter 2.06
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER*

Sections:

2.06.010    Chief administrative officer – Position created and appointment.

2.06.020    Qualifications.

2.06.030    Duties and powers.

2.06.040    Salary.

*Cross reference(s) – Personnel, title 2, subtitle IV.

2.06.010 Chief administrative officer – Position created and appointment.

There is hereby created the position of chief administrative officer who shall act as assistant to the mayor. The chief administrative officer shall be appointed by, report to, and serve at the pleasure of the mayor. All references in the Kent City Code to operations director shall mean the chief administrative officer.

(Ord. No. 3512, § 1, 6-6-00)

2.06.020 Qualifications.

The chief administrative officer must have the following or equivalent qualifications: he or she must be a graduate of a recognized college or university and have at least five (5) years’ experience in financial administration, accounting, and/or personnel management, or similar fields as deemed appropriate to the position by the appointing authority.

(Ord. No. 3512, § 1, 6-6-00)

2.06.030 Duties and powers.

The chief administrative officer shall manage the offices of administration as established in this title and shall have general oversight of the city departments as delegated by the mayor. The chief administrative officer shall be responsible for the city’s public relations and governmental affairs. The chief administrative officer shall perform other duties as prescribed by the council and/or directed by the mayor.

(Ord. No. 3512, § 1, 6-6-00)

2.06.040 Salary.

The salary of the chief administrative officer shall be set by the mayor within the limits of the annual city budget established by city council.

(Ord. No. 3512, § 1, 6-6-00)