Chapter 2.10
OFFICE OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Sections:
2.10.040 Repealed.
2.10.080 Council member ineligible.
2.10.090 Vacancy in mayor’s position.
2.10.010 Office creation.
There is hereby created the office of city administrator, which office shall be filled by appointment by the mayor, subject to confirmation my a majority of the city council; said administrator to serve at the pleasure of the mayor. (Ord. 643, 1996)
2.10.020 Scope of authority.
The city administrator shall be administrator, executive, and liaison officer for the city, under the direction and authority of the mayor. (Ord. 903-06 § 1; Ord. 812-03 § 1; Ord. 811-03 § 1; Ord. 643, 1996)
2.10.030 Duties.
The city administrator, under the direction and authority of the mayor, shall have the following specific duties, powers, and responsibilities:
A. Supervise, administer, and coordinate the activities and functions of the various city officers, departments, commissions, and boards in carrying out the requirements of the city ordinances and the policies of the city council and to administer and supervise the carrying out of the decisions and policies of the various city departments, commissions, and boards; provided, however, that with respect to the police department, the city administrator shall oversee the department budget and act as liaison between the chief of police and the mayor;
B. Regularly report to the mayor concerning the status of all assignments, duties, projects, and functions of the various city officers, departments, commissions, and boards;
C. Assist in the preparation and subsequent submission to the city council of the annual budget and be responsible for its administration in accordance with law after its adoption;
D. Serve as personnel officer for the city under the supervision of the mayor;
E. Supervise all purchasing by the various city offices, departments, commissions, and boards;
F. Supervise all expenditures by the various city officers, departments, commissions, and boards for the purpose of keeping the same within the limitations of the annual budget for the city so much as possible, and attending to the amendment of the budget as necessary;
G. Attend all meetings of the city council and such other meetings as may be requested by the mayor;
H. Recommend for adoption by the city council and approval by the mayor such measures as deemed necessary or expedient in the running of the business of the city;
I. In conjunction with the finance director, auditor and the city attorney to keep the mayor and city council fully advised of the financial condition of the city and its future needs, and to assist in the preparation and submission to the mayor and city council of any reports necessary for the expedient running of the business of the city;
J. Investigate all complaints in relation to matters concerning the administration of the government of the city and in regard to the service maintained by public utilities in the city, and to see that all franchises, permits, and privileges granted by the city are faithfully observed;
K. Assist the police chief, building official, director of community development and all departments of the city in administering all ordinances subject to licensing, taxing, and inspections of buildings and developments within the city;
L. Designate a staff member to make, compile, and file with the city clerk a complete inventory of the property, real and personal, owned or leased by the city and file amended inventories thereof annually as part of the year end closeout of the city books and finances. (Ord. 1089-10 § 1; Ord. 903-06 § 2; Ord. 812-03 § 2; Ord. 811-03 § 2; Ord. 685-98; Ord. 643, 1996)
2.10.040 Combination of position.
Repealed by Ord. 811-03. (Ord. 663-97; Ord. 643, 1996)
2.10.050 Salary.
The city administrator shall receive such compensation as may be fixed by the city council at the time salaries are set by ordinance, as provided by law. (Ord. 643, 1996)
2.10.060 Residency.
The city administrator need not be a city resident. (Ord. 643, 1996)
2.10.070 Oath.
Before entering upon the duties of his office, the city administrator shall take the official oath for the support of the government and the faithful performance of his duty and shall execute and file with the city clerk a bond in favor of the city in such sum as may be fixed by motion of the city council. (Ord. 643, 1996)
2.10.080 Council member ineligible.
No person elected to membership on the city council shall, subsequent to such election, be eligible for the appointment of city administrator until one year has elapsed following the expiration of the last term for which he was elected. (Ord. 643, 1996)
2.10.090 Vacancy in mayor’s position.
In the event of a vacancy in the position of mayor, there being a hiatus in the law as to the responsibility and authority of the city administrator to carry out his duties and to whom he shall become responsible, the city of Sultan does hereby declare that in such event as the mayor’s office be vacant or unfilled, the city administrator shall report directly to the city council until such time as a mayor pro tem shall be appointed. The mayor pro tem shall not have the authority to discharge the city administrator without the majority consent of the council, said consent to be required of the council until such time as a new mayor takes office by election thereto. (Ord. 643, 1996)