Chapter 2.06
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Sections:
2.06.020 General responsibility.
2.06.050 Combination of position.
2.06.060 Exclusive employment.
2.06.070 Councilmember ineligible.
2.06.010 Position created.
There is created the position of Buckley city administrator. The administrator shall be and act as the administrative supervisor of the city government under the authority and direction of the mayor. The position shall be filled by appointment of the mayor, subject to the confirmation of a majority of the city councilmembers. (Ord. 03-15 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1058 § 1, 1983).
2.06.020 General responsibility.
Under the direction and authority of the mayor, the city administrator shall supervise, administer and coordinate the activities and functions of all city officers, departments, commissions and boards to implement city ordinances and policies through the effective use of city employees, funds, grants, materials, facilities and time, and shall control the overall operations of the city to assure optimum service to the community. (Ord. 03-15 § 1, 2015).
2.06.030 Duties.
The city administrator shall assist the mayor in the conformance of his duties and shall do all things required of him by the mayor or the city council to assist in the administration of the business of the city government. He shall oversee the various departments as directed by the mayor and shall assist in the coordination and liaison of the city business between the city council and the various city officers and departments. In addition, and not as a limitation upon the powers and duties of the city administrator, he shall be charged with the following responsibilities:
(1) Supervise, administer and coordinate the activities and functions of the various city offices, departments, commissions and boards in carrying out the requirements of the city ordinances and the policies of the city council, and to administer and supervise the carrying out of the decisions, regulations and policies of the various city departments; in general, to have supervision over the administrative affairs and process of the city.
(2) Regularly report to the mayor and the city council concerning the status of all assignments, duties, projects and functions of the various offices, departments, commissions and boards.
(3) In cooperation with the finance director, assist in the preparation by the mayor and subsequent submission to the council of the biennial budget. The city administrator shall be responsible for its administration after adoption.
(4) In cooperation with the finance director and attorney, keep the mayor and city council fully advised of the financial condition of the city and its future needs and to assist in the preparation and submission to the mayor and council of any reports necessary for the expedient running of the business of the city.
(5) In cooperation with the finance director, supervise purchasing by various city officials, departments, commissions and boards.
(6) Supervise expenditures by the various city offices, departments, commissions and boards, for the purpose of keeping the same within the limitations of the biennial budget for the city.
(7) Serve as personnel officer for the city.
(8) Attend all meetings of the city council and such other meetings as may be requested by the mayor and members of the city council.
(9) Recommend for adoption by the mayor and council such measures as the city administrator deems necessary or expedient in the running of the business of the city.
(10) Investigate all complaints in relation to matters concerning the administration of the government of the city, and to see that all franchises and permits granted by the city are faithfully observed.
(11) Maintain a current capital improvements program based on long-range plans and policies developed by the city.
(12) Analyze all facets of proposed capital expenditures in order to facilitate the decisions of the mayor and the city council.
(13) Assist each department in ascertaining whether or not all city departments are adequately and properly manned and organized in order to carry out their functions. (Ord. 05-24 § 3, 2024; Ord. 03-15 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1058 § 2, 1983. Formerly 2.06.020).
2.06.040 Salary.
The city administrator shall receive a salary in such amount as adopted by the annual city salary ordinance. (Ord. 03-15 § 1, 2015).
2.06.050 Combination of position.
The office of city administrator may be combined with any other appointive position in the city; provided, that when combined, the compensation shall be fixed by the city council for the combined office and shall not necessarily be the total of the compensation fixed for each office individually. (Ord. 03-15 § 1, 2015).
2.06.060 Exclusive employment.
The city administrator shall work exclusively for the city and shall not be allowed to work for any other municipality during his/her term as city administrator. (Ord. 03-15 § 1, 2015).
2.06.070 Councilmember ineligible.
No person elected to membership on the city council shall, subsequent to such election, be eligible for the appointment of city administrator until one year has elapsed following the expiration of the last term for which he/she was elected. (Ord. 03-15 § 1, 2015).
2.06.080 Vacancy in office.
In the event of a vacancy in the position of mayor, there being a hiatus in the law as to the responsibility and authority of the city administrator to carry out his duties and to whom the city administrator shall become responsible, the city does declare that in such events as the mayor’s office be vacant or unfilled, the city administrator shall report directly to the city council until such time as mayor pro tem shall be appointed. (Ord. 03-15 § 1, 2015).