Chapter 2.04
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Sections:
2.04.010 Established – Appointment.
2.04.020 Administrative, executive, liaison officer.
2.04.040 Employment “at will” – Contract.
2.04.010 Established – Appointment.
The office of city administrator of the city of Lake Forest Park is hereby established, which office shall be filled by appointment by the mayor, subject to confirmation by majority vote of the city council, in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 870 § 1, 2002; Ord. 868 § 1, 2001; Ord. 675 § 1, 1996; Ord. 52 § 1, 1963)
2.04.020 Administrative, executive, liaison officer.
The city administrator shall be the chief operating officer for the city with administrative, executive and liaison functions under the direction and authority of the mayor as chief executive officer. (Ord. 868 § 1, 2001; Ord. 675 § 1, 1996; Ord. 52 § 2, 1963)
2.04.030 Powers and duties.
The city administrator shall have the following specific duties, powers and responsibilities in addition to others provided in this chapter or otherwise:
A. Under the direction and authority of the mayor, supervise, administer and coordinate the activities and functions of the various city offices and departments in carrying out the policies of the city council, and administer and supervise the carrying out of the decisions, regulations and policies of the various city departments and commissions;
B. Regularly report to the mayor and city council concerning the status of all assignments, duties, projects and functions of the various city offices and departments;
C. Serve as personnel officer for the city, including, without necessary limitation, the hiring and discharging (subject to the approval of the mayor) of all city employees except those employees and officers required by state law or city ordinance to be appointed by the mayor or elected by the voters of the city, and subject to any applicable civil service laws, ordinances or regulations;
D. Supervise all purchasing by the various city offices, departments and commissions;
E. Supervise all expenditures by the various city offices, departments and commissions for the purpose of keeping the same within the limitations of the annual budget of the city;
F. Assist the mayor and city council generally in conducting the city’s business in all matters, and perform such other duties and assume such other responsibilities as the mayor or city council may direct, and as by ordinances and resolutions of the city council may be required. (Ord. 868 § 1, 2001; Ord. 796 § 1, 1999; Ord. 701 § 15, 1997; Ord. 675 § 1, 1996; Ord. 52 § 3, 1963)
2.04.040 Employment “at will” – Contract.
The city administrator shall be an “at will” employee, and may be removed by the mayor without cause being assigned. The city administrator shall be employed pursuant to an employment agreement that establishes his or her compensation and terms and conditions of employment, including benefits. The city administrator’s contract must be approved by majority vote of the council. (Ord. 868 § 1, 2001; Ord. 675 § 1, 1996; Ord. 52 § 4, 1963)