Chapter 2.12
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Sections:
2.12.030 Authority over city employees.
2.12.050 City council meetings.
2.12.070 Repealed.
2.12.010 Office created.
There is hereby created the office of city administrator of the city of Dundee, Oregon; and the appointee to said office shall have general supervision, direction, and control over all nonelective officers and employees of the city of Dundee, except the municipal court judge, in the exercise of their duties, and of the work of all city employees. [Ord. 344 § 1, 1997].
2.12.020 Powers and duties.
The powers and duties of the city administrator shall be as follows:
A. The city administrator shall attend all meetings of the city council (unless excused by the mayor); keep the city council advised at all times of the affairs and needs of the city; make reports as requested by the city council including but not limited to reports on city department operations.
B. The city administrator shall maintain all aspects of the personnel records for all employees.
C. The city administrator shall attend meetings of governmental agencies as a representative of the city when requested by the city council and mayor.
D. Prepare the annual budget for consideration by the city council and mayor, and budget committee; serve as budget officer.
E. Prepare, publish and post all legal notices as required; submit press releases to the news media; communicate with the public.
F. Serve as election officer.
G. Act as purchasing agent for all departments of the city (subject to such limitations as may be from time to time adopted by the city council; but in no event shall the city administrator bind the city for any purchase above the sum of $5,000 unless prior approval has been given by the city council).
H. To act as business manager for the city: supervising expenditures of all departments; analyzing the functions of all departments; making recommendations for greater efficiency of city government.
I. Ensure enforcement of all ordinances, franchises, leases, contracts, permits and privileges granted by, or for running of, the city.
J. To supervise the issuance of building permits; the filing of all related reports.
K. To serve as executive secretary to the mayor and city council.
L. To perform all the duties of city treasurer.
M. To act as records officer in the supervision of the recording, filing, and maintenance of all city records including deeds, easements, bonds, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, leases and other legal documents.
N. To prepare necessary reports, and serve as planning commission secretary.
O. Endeavour at all times to exercise the highest degree of tact, patience, and professional courtesy in actions and communications in order to maintain the highest possible standard in public service. [Ord. 500-2011 § 1; Ord. 344 § 2, 1997].
2.12.030 Authority over city employees.
The city administrator shall have general supervision and control, including hiring, discipline and discharge, over all city employees, except the municipal court judge for which council retains exclusive control, and shall designate the duties employees shall perform and all matters pertaining to their work for the city. The hiring of city department heads by the city administrator shall require the consent and approval of the city council. The city council may, by resolution or ordinance, provide rules under which the city administrator shall exercise said direction and supervision. [Ord. 569-2019; Ord. 416-2003 § 1; Ord. 344 § 3, 1997].
2.12.040 Appointment.
The city administrator shall be appointed by the mayor with the consent of the city council, and shall serve as city administrator until such time that the city council and mayor declare the position vacant. [Ord. 344 § 4, 1997].
2.12.050 City council meetings.
The city administrator shall sit with the city council at all meetings thereof and at all meetings of committees of the city council, and shall have the right to take part in all discussions coming before the city council or committees, and shall have no vote therein. [Ord. 344 § 5, 1997].
2.12.060 Compensation.
The salary and benefits of the city administrator shall be such as determined by actions of the city council. [Ord. 344 § 6, 1997].
2.12.070 Documents – Council approval.
Repealed by Ord. 481-2009. [Ord. 446-2006 § 1].