CHAPTER 5A
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Sections:
2-5A-102 Appointment to Office.
2-5A-101 Creation of Office.
The City Council hereby creates the office of City Administrator pursuant to Utah Code Annotated 10-3-901. The City Administrator shall work closely with the Mayor in completing the duties of the office. This office shall not be the alternate form of government (council/manager) authorized by UCA 10-3-1201 et. seq.
(Adopted by Ordinance No. 6-99)
2-5A-102 Appointment to Office.
The City Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by a majority vote of the full membership of the City Council. The City Administrator shall be appointed solely on the basis of ability, integrity, and prior experience relating to the duties of the office, including but not limited to, abilities in public administration and executive leadership. The City Administrator shall possess such leadership and managerial capabilities as in the opinion of the Mayor and City Council are necessary to provide professional and executive advice to the City.
(Adopted by Ordinance No. 6-99)
2-5A-103 Powers and Duties.
The City Administrator shall exercise said powers and perform duties as set forth herein or established by ordinance or resolution. The powers and duties of the City Administrator will be to:
(1) Faithfully enforce all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the City and see that all franchises, leases, permits, contracts, licenses and privileges granted by the City are observed;
(2) Work closely with the Mayor in handling all administrative affairs of the City, including any specific administrative affairs which have been delegated to the Administrator in writing and are allowed to be delegated by law;
(3) Function as a chief administrative officer, having authority, supervision and direction over all heads of departments, and direction of officers and employees of the City through the designated heads of departments except where direct contact with the Mayor is required by State law or City Ordinance;
(4) Hire, remove, promote and demote any and all officers and employees of the City subject to all applicable personnel ordinances, rules and regulations, except for those officers whose appointment or removal is governed by State law or existing City ordinances, including, City Recorder, City Treasurer, Chief of Police, City Engineer, Public Works Director, Fire Chief and City Attorney. Appointment, removal and demotion all heads of departments shall be subject to the approval of the Mayor and City Council;
(5) Carry out all policies and programs as established by the Mayor and City Council;
(6) Conduct studies and recommend to the Mayor and City Council such administrative reorganization of offices, positions or units under the Administrator’s direction as may be indicated in the interest of efficient, effective and economical conduct of the City’s business;
(7) Attend all meetings of the City Council;
(8) Establish and administer standards, rules and procedures for the City personnel system;
(9) Prepare or have prepared for the Mayor and City Council the annual budget and be responsible for the administration of the budget upon adoption.
(10) Submit to the Mayor and City Council plans and programs relating to the development and needs of the City, and annual and special reports concerning the financial, administrative and operational activities of the City office and City departments, together with evaluations and recommendations relating to them.
(Adopted by Ordinance No. 6-99)