Chapter 2.05
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Sections:
2.05.020 Administrative officer.
2.05.040 Reassignment of duties.
2.05.010 Office created.
There is created the office of city administrator, which office shall be filled by appointment by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the city council. The city administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor pursuant to an employment contract proposed by the mayor and approved by the city council. (Ord. 1628 § 2, 2012; Ord. 1259 § 1, 2001; Ord. 312 § 2, 1972).
2.05.020 Administrative officer.
The city administrator shall be the administrative executive officer for the city, under the direction and authority of the mayor. The city administrator shall also have all duties and authority assigned to the city supervisor by city ordinance(s). (Ord. 1628 § 2, 2012; Ord. 1259 § 1, 2001; Ord. 312 § 3, 1972).
2.05.030 Duties.
The city administrator shall have the following specific duties, powers and responsibilities, in addition to others provided in this chapter or otherwise:
(1) Under the direction and authority of the mayor:
(a) Supervise the public works, finance, parks and recreation, and development services of the city;
(b) Administer and coordinate the activities and functions of the various city offices, departments and boards;
(c) Carry out the various duties as prescribed by the city ordinances and policies of the city council. Administer those duties as prescribed by the zoning code and the building code.
(2) 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.
(3) Supervise all purchasing by the various city offices, departments and boards. Supervise all expenditures by the various city offices, departments and boards, for the purpose of keeping the same within the limitations of the annual budget of the city.
(4) Coordinate the preparation of the annual budget for the city.
(5) 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 may direct, and as by ordinances and resolutions of the city council may be required.
(6) The police and fire departments shall report to and be directly responsible to the mayor and none of the duties prescribed in this section to the city administrator shall apply to said departments unless directed by the mayor. (Ord. 1957 § 1, 2022; Ord. 1628 § 2, 2012; Ord. 1259 § 1, 2001; Ord. 312 § 4, 1972).
2.05.040 Reassignment of duties.
The mayor may reassign duties and responsibilities of the city administrator or listed as the city supervisor in other ordinances of the city to such employee or contractor as deemed appropriate. When making such a reassignment, the mayor shall:
(1) Assure the assignment is in writing;
(2) File a copy of the assignment with the city clerk; and
(3) Assure city council is provided notice of the reassignment as made to city council in a manner reasonably calculated to advise them of the changes and provide any cost impacts to the city council as a result of the new assignment. (Ord. 1628 § 2, 2012; Ord. 1259 § 1, 2001; Ord. 1209 § 1, 2000).