Chapter 2.12
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Sections:
2.12.010 Position established--Appointment--Removal‑-Salary.
2.12.020 Combination of position--Allowed.
2.12.030 Duties, powers and responsibilities.
2.12.010 Position established--Appointment--Removal‑-Salary.
There is established the office of city administrator. The city administrator shall be appointed and removed by the mayor, subject to the confirmation of such action by at least five council persons. The city administrator shall be chosen solely on the basis of comprehensive administrative ability. The salary of such office shall be fixed from time to time by the council. (Ord. 1309 §1, 2003: Ord. 1172 §1, 1995)
2.12.020 Combination of position--Allowed.
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 council for the combined office and shall not necessarily be the total of the compensation fixed for each office individually. (Ord. 1172 §2, 1995)
2.12.030 Duties, powers and responsibilities.
The city administrator shall have the following specific duties, powers and responsibilities, all subject to the direction, supervision and authority of the mayor, in addition to others provided in this chapter or otherwise:
A. The administrator shall supervise, administer and coordinate the activities and functions of the various city officers, departments, commissions and boards via the department heads in accordance with city ordinances, good government, state and federal statutes and the policies of the mayor and council to assure the effective and efficient utilization of city employees, funds, materials, facilities, and time and optimum services to the community;
B. The administrator shall:
1. Regularly report to the mayor concerning the status of the assignments, duties, projects and functions of the various city offices, departments, boards and commissions,
2. Serve as personnel officer for the city who shall develop job descriptions, job classifications and pay plan in conjunction with the appropriate department head, personnel policies for city employees, adopt and implement policies directed by the state and federal governments affecting personnel matters to department heads, and, subject to the approval of the mayor, hire, suspend, and discharge city employees, except those positions appointed by the mayor and subject to civil service provisions,
3. Advise the department heads on, and oversee the preparation of the annual budget, submit the budget to the mayor and council, and be responsible for its administration after adoption,
4. Establish administrative objectives of the budget, identify budget constraints, monitor the city’s financial condition by regularly evaluating revenues and expenditure trends and keep the city’s operation within the limitations of the annual budget and any long range planning projected for the city, and recommend to the council changes in service levels, service fees, utility rates, and taxes as necessary to maintain a sound financial condition,
5. Assist the mayor and council generally in conducting the city’s business in all matters, negotiate labor agreements, serve as liaison officer for the mayor, and perform other duties as the mayor directs, or as required by ordinance or resolution of the city council,
6. Meet with the mayor and council as often as necessary to keep them informed of the status and result of departmental operations and projects,
7. Represent the city at meetings with other governmental units, agencies, commissions and associations as directed by the mayor,
8. Be informed about available federal and state grants and loans that could be of benefit in the operation of the city, notify the appropriate department of its availability, and, appropriate department to apply for the grant or loan. (Ord. 1172 §3, 1995)