Chapter 2.02
CITY ADMINISTRATOR

Sections:

2.02.010    Appointment.

2.02.020    Duties.

2.02.010 Appointment.

The administrator shall be appointed by the mayor and shall be removed at the pleasure of the mayor as provided by law. The appointment of the administrator shall be in writing signed by the mayor and filed with the city clerk-treasurer. [Ord. 758 § 2, 1985.]

2.02.020 Duties.

The mayor of the city is authorized to appoint a city administrator whose duties shall be defined by a written contract between the city and the administrator which duties shall in general be as follows:

The city administrator shall have the following specific duties, powers and responsibilities, in addition to others provided by law, agreement or otherwise:

A. Under the direction and authority of the mayor, the administrator shall supervise, administer and coordinate the activities and functions of the various city offices, departments, commissions and boards in carrying out the requirements of city ordinances and the policies of the city council. The administrator shall administer and supervise the carrying out of the decisions, regulations and policies of the various city departments, commissions and boards.

B. The administrator shall regularly report to the mayor concerning the status of all assignments, duties, projects and functions of the various city offices, departments, commissions and boards. The administrator shall also report to the city council at council meetings.

C. With the cooperation and assistance of the council of the city, the administrator shall assist the finance director with the preparation and submission of the annual budget to the mayor and the council.

D. The administrator shall serve as personnel officer of the city, under the direction of the mayor.

E. The administrator shall supervise all purchasing by the various city offices, departments, commissions and boards. [Ord. 1680 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 758 § 1, 1985.]