Chapter 2.20
CITY ADMINISTRATOR1
Sections:
2.20.040 Powers of Mayor not delegated.
2.20.010 Term of office.
The City Administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. [Ord. 12-20 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 11-03 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 09-11 § 2; Code 1971 § 2.04.010.]
2.20.020 Resignation.
Before voluntarily resigning from the position of City Administrator, the City Administrator shall give the City Council at least 30 days’ notice in writing of his intent to resign. [Ord. 12-20 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 11-03 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 09-11 § 2; Code 1971 § 2.04.020.]
2.20.030 Other employment.
The City Administrator shall not accept any outside employment in addition to employment by the City without prior annual written approval of the City Council. [Ord. 12-20 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 11-03 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 09-11 § 2; Code 1971 § 2.04.030.]
2.20.040 Powers of Mayor not delegated.
The legislative and judicial powers of the Mayor, his position as chairman of the City Council, and any ex officio position he may hold, shall not be delegated to the City Administrator. [Ord. 12-20 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 11-03 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 09-11 § 2; Code 1971 § 2.04.040.]
2.20.050 Duties.
(A) The powers, duties, and functions of the office of City Administrator shall be subject to the control of the Governing Body, but such Administrator shall report to the Mayor pursuant to Utah Code.
(B) Appoint and Remove Employees. Except as set forth in Chapter 2.15 SCC regarding the Mayor’s duties, the City Administrator shall have the authority to appoint, employ and remove employees as provided herein. The City Administrator shall also be responsible for reviewing the status and performance of any personnel being considered for discharge, transfer, or demotion from appointment or employment with the City. In addition, the Administrator shall exercise control of all departments, divisions and bureaus within the City government.
(C) Supervise Department Heads. The City Administrator shall provide direct supervision of and have direct responsibility over each department head.
(D) Personnel Policies. The City Administrator shall be responsible for implementing and enforcing the personnel policies and procedures of the City.
(E) Inventory Property. The City Administrator shall keep or cause to be kept a current inventory showing all real and personal property of the City and its location. The City Administrator shall be responsible for the care and custody of all such property, including equipment, buildings, parks and all other City property which is not by law assigned to some other officer or body for care and control.
(F) Purchasing and Claims. The City Administrator shall implement and enforce all provisions of the ordinances of the City relating to purchasing.
(G) Council Meetings. The City Administrator shall attend meetings of the City Council and may take part in the discussion and recommend to the City Council adoption of such measures as the City Administrator may deem necessary or expedient.
(H) Review Contracts. In accordance with adopted City policies and procedures of the City, the Administrator shall review, where appropriate, make recommendations and, where within his authority, execute, proposed contracts of the City.
(I) Propose Plans and Programs. The City Administrator shall propose plans and programs concerning the development, operation and needs of the City and submit such plans to the City Council to be approved and developed as policy.
(J) Implement Policy. The City Administrator shall implement all policy changes and directives of the Mayor and the City Council.
(K) Management Controls. The City Administrator shall set performance standards and exercise managerial control to ensure that the City government is functioning in the most efficient and effective manner.
(L) Organization. The City Administrator shall recommend the creation and organization of all necessary departments, divisions, and bureaus necessary for the government of the City to the City Council for its approval prior to implementation.
(M) Records. The City Administrator shall, as needed, examine the books, records, and official papers of the City’s departments and offices.
(N) Legislative Mandates. The City Administrator shall be responsible to keep abreast of and advise the Governing Body regarding legislative changes and issues that affect the City.
(O) Additional Duties. The City Administrator shall have such other powers and shall perform such other duties and obligations as may be required of him by state law or by ordinance, resolution, or policy of the City Council. [Ord. 12-20 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 11-03 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 09-11 §§ 1, 2; Code 1971 § 2.04.050.]
Prior legislation: Amended 1993; Ord. 06-24 §§ 6 – 9.