Chapter 2.02
MAYOR
Sections:
2.02.070 Water treatment operator and water-wastewater laborer.
2.02.080 Animal control, parks and storm maintenance.
2.02.090 Planning commission recorder.
2.02.110 Contract amendments – Change orders.
2.02.120 Public works manager.
2.02.010 Salary.
The salary of the mayor may be set by ordinance at the time of adoption of the annual budget, or by formal resolution or ordinance passed by the town council. (Ord. 92-12 § 1, 1992; Ord. 83-8 § 1, 1983).
2.02.020 Hours.
The office hours for the town shall be from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., or such other period as directed by the mayor. (Ord. 92-12 § 7, 1992).
2.02.030 Town administrator.
A. A new position of town administrator is established, with duties and compensation to be set by the mayor, consistent with the town’s budget.
B. The mayor has the authority to hire a town administrator. The duties of the administrator shall include the following: responsibility for the day to day operations of the town, under the direction of the mayor. At the direction of the mayor, the town administrator may administer and coordinate the activities and functions of the town, departments, commissions, committees, and boards in implementing the requirements of the town ordinances, codes and policies for the town council. He or she may assist the mayor and council in planning, administration and organization of all municipal government functions.
C. Assist the mayor in conducting the town’s business in all matters, and perform duties and assume other responsibilities as the mayor directs, or as ordinances, codes and resolutions require. Report regularly to all council and planning commission meetings on the status of town operations and projects.
D. Coordinate and lead the activities of grant/loan programs that improve projects for all town departments (police, fire, EMS, public works and finance).
E. Perform cost control activities and monitoring budget compliance on a quarterly and annual basis; assist the town clerk with the preparation of the annual budget for submittal to the mayor and town council; responsible for internal auditing as deemed appropriate of all town accounts and funds; conduct research on behalf of the town to obtain funding, grants and other financial contributions for municipal programs; responsible for risk management/insurance records including capital equipment/assets and works in cooperation with the town’s insurance agent. (Ord. 2004-12 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2004-04 § 1, 2004).
2.02.040 Office assistant.
A new position of office assistant is established, with duties and compensation to be set by the mayor, consistent with the town’s budget. (Ord. 2004-10 § 1, 2004).
2.02.050 Town planner.
A new position of town planner is established, with duties and compensation to be set by the mayor, consistent with the town’s budget. (Ord. 2005-01 § 1, 2005).
2.02.060 Town parks lead.
A new position of town parks lead, meter reader, cemetery and storm maintenance is established, with duties and compensation to be set by the mayor, consistent with the town’s budget. (Ord. 2005-02 § 1, 2005).
2.02.070 Water treatment operator and water-wastewater laborer.
A new position of water treatment operator and water-wastewater laborer is established, with duties and compensation to be set by the mayor, consistent with the town’s budget. (Ord. 2005-05 § 1, 2005).
2.02.080 Animal control, parks and storm maintenance.
A new position of animal control, parks and storm maintenance is established, with duties and compensation to be set by the mayor, consistent with the town’s budget. (Ord. 2006-01 § 1, 2006).
2.02.090 Planning commission recorder.
A new position of planning commission recorder is established, with duties and compensation to be set by the mayor, consistent with the town’s budget. (Ord. 2006-25 § 1, 2006).
2.02.100 GIS specialist.
A new position of GIS specialist is established, with duties and compensation to be set by the mayor, consistent with the town’s budget. (Ord. 2007-07 § 1, 2007).
2.02.110 Contract amendments – Change orders.
A. For purposes of this section, the term “change order” shall mean any amendment to a public works contract as defined in Chapter 39.04 RCW. The term “contract amendment” shall mean an amendment to a professional service agreement, contract for goods, and/or contract for routine maintenance.
B. If it is deemed that a change order or contract amendment is necessary and reasonable, the mayor is authorized to approve any and all change orders and contract amendments that do not exceed the legally authorized budget limit established by the town council for the applicable project or contract.
C. If a proposed change order or contract amendment will alter the contract amount to a sum in excess of the town council’s authorized budget appropriation:
1. The town administrator shall submit to the town council a change order request or contract amendment request to include the amount of requested funds and a written justification describing why the additional funds are necessary and the benefits to be derived.
2. If the town council approves the change order request or contract amendment request, the town administrator shall take the necessary actions to enact the change order or contract amendment and complete the work in an expeditious manner in accordance with the town council’s direction. If the town council denies the change order request or contract amendment request, the town administrator shall report back to the mayor and town council with options as to how to accomplish the project/contract within the funds allocated.
D. In the event of an emergency or the need to take immediate or expeditious action necessary to protect or maintain the public health, safety, or welfare, or to prevent damage to public or private property, the mayor is authorized to enact change orders and contract amendments in excess of the legally authorized expenditure level. In such event, the mayor shall timely report at the next regularly scheduled council meeting such actions to the town council.
E. In the event it is necessary to take immediate action on a proposed change order or contract amendment to prevent the town from incurring potential liability as a result of a delay to the work on the contract, and such decision must be made before the next regularly scheduled council meeting in order to avoid such potential liability, the mayor is authorized to execute such change orders and contract amendments in excess of the legally authorized expenditure level; provided, that the increase in contract price is not more than $25,000, regardless of the amount budgeted for the project. In such event, the mayor shall timely report such actions to the town council at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. If, however, such a proposed change order and/or contract amendment would increase in contract price, this shall not exceed $25,000, there shall be a special meeting called pursuant to EMC 2.04.002(B), which shall be held at the earliest date and time possible given the circumstances, at which time the council will decide whether to accept or reject the request for the change order and/or contract amendment. (Ord. 2013-07 § 1, 2013).
2.02.120 Public works manager.
The position of public works manager is established. The public works manager shall be appointed by the mayor. (Ord. 2016-07 § 2, 2016).