Chapter 2.20
CITY MANAGER AND ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER1

Sections:

2.20.010    Term of office.

2.20.020    Resignation.

2.20.030    Other employment.

2.20.040    Powers of Mayor not delegated.

2.20.050    Duties of City Manager.

2.20.060    Duties of Assistant City Manager.

2.20.010 Term of office.

The City Manager and Assistant City Manager shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. [Ord. 24-28 § 1; 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 Manager or Assistant City Manager, the person in that office shall give the City Council at least 30 days’ notice in writing of intent to resign. [Ord. 24-28 § 1; 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.

Neither the City Manager nor the Assistant City Manager shall accept any outside employment in addition to employment by the City without prior annual written approval of the City Council. [Ord. 24-28 § 1; 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, the Mayor’s position as chair of the City Council, and any ex officio position held by the Mayor shall not be delegated to the City Manager or Assistant City Manager. [Ord. 24-28 § 1; 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 of City Manager.

(A) The powers, duties, and functions of the City Manager shall be subject to the control of the Governing Body, but the City Manager shall report to the Mayor pursuant to Utah Code.

(B) Appoint and Remove Employees. Except as set forth in Chapter 2.15 SMC regarding the Mayor’s duties, the City Manager shall have the authority to appoint, employ and remove employees as provided herein. The City Manager 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 City Manager shall exercise control of all departments, divisions and bureaus within the City government.

(C) Supervise Department Heads. The City Manager shall provide direct supervision of and have direct responsibility over each department head.

(D) Personnel Policies. The City Manager shall be responsible for implementing and enforcing the personnel policies and procedures of the City.

(E) Inventory Property. The City Manager shall keep or cause to be kept a current inventory showing all real and personal property of the City and its location. The City Manager 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 Manager shall implement and enforce all provisions of the ordinances of the City relating to purchasing.

(G) Council Meetings. The City Manager 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 Manager may deem necessary or expedient.

(H) Review Contracts. In accordance with adopted City policies and procedures of the City, the City Manager shall review, make recommendations and execute proposed contracts of the City.

(I) Propose Plans and Programs. The City Manager 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 Manager shall implement all policy changes and directives of the Mayor and the City Council.

(K) Management Controls. The City Manager 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 Manager 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 Manager shall, as needed, examine the books, records, and official papers of the City’s departments and offices.

(N) Legislative Mandates. The City Manager 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 Manager shall have such other powers and shall perform such other duties and obligations as may be required by state law or by ordinance, resolution, or policy of the City Council.

(P) Delegation. The City Manager may delegate any of the above duties to the Assistant City Manager. [Ord. 24-28 § 1; Ord. 12-20 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 11-03 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 09-11 §§ 1, 2; Code 1971 § 2.04.050.]

2.20.060 Duties of Assistant City Manager.

The Assistant City Manager shall perform the duties designated by the City Manager or prescribed by the SMC. Under the direction of the City Manager, and with policy guidance from the Mayor and City Council, the Assistant City Manager shall assist with oversight and administration of all functions of the City government to achieve the City’s mission. The Assistant City Manager shall have supervisory responsibilities for personnel, programs, projects, services, and departments as assigned by the City Manager. [Ord. 24-28 § 1.]


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Prior legislation: Amended 1993; Ord. 06-24 §§ 6 – 9.