§ 2-69. Power and duties of the city administrator.

The city administrator shall be the chief administrative officer of the city, may head one or more departments, and shall be responsible to the city council for the proper administration of all affairs of the city. To that end, the administrator shall have the power and shall be required to:

(1)

Appoint and, when necessary for the good of the service, suspend or remove all employees of the city. Such hearings, suspensions, and removal are subject to review and approval by the city council in the exercise of their responsibility and authority. Regardless of the appointing or dismissal method, all acts of or recommendations for appointment or removal shall be based solely on the merit, qualifications, or disqualifications of the official concerned without regard to political beliefs or affiliations. The city administrator shall sit on all city promotional and employment boards or committees. All municipal officers, except for the mayor and city councilmembers, shall report to the city administrator. He shall maintain the city personnel policy and interpret the polices for the employees.

(2)

Prepare or revise, as necessary, the position descriptions of all municipal officers and employees of the city for consideration, approval, and adoption by the city council.

(3)

Prepare the budget annually and submit it to the council together with a message describing the important features and be responsible for its administration after adoption.

(4)

Serve as the financial manager and treasurer, managing the city's funds and investments, and prepare and submit to the council, at the end of the fiscal year, a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city council for the preceding year. He shall work with the auditor to resolve annual audit questions.

(5)

Keep the city council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the city, and make such recommendations as may be deemed desirable.

(6)

Recommend to the city council a standard schedule of pay for each municipal officer and position in the city service, including minimum, intermediate, and maximum rates.

(7)

Recommend to the city council (from time to time), adoption of such measure as may be deemed necessary or expedient for the health, safety, or welfare of the community or for the improvement of administrative services.

(8)

Consolidate or combine offices, positions, departments, or units under his jurisdiction, with the approval of the city council. The city administrator may be the head of one or more departments as necessary.

(9)

See that all terms and conditions of contracts, franchises and agreements imposed in favor of the city and/or populace are faithfully kept and performed.

(10)

Foster cooperation and a spirit of good will in the city staff by example and instruction.

(11)

In the event of an emergency and lacking availability of the mayor or mayor pro tem, the city administrator is authorized to make such contracts and purchases as may be required to protect the community or such other actions considered prudent for the welfare of the community. The city administrator shall, as soon as possible after the emergency, file with the mayor documentation showing the nature of the emergency and the necessity for prompt action that will be accompanied by an itemized account of all expenditures made.

(12)

He shall provide the department heads with financial data for the prior fiscal year including the projection for year end, cost of services of outside agencies and appointed officials, and factors that will be used in their computation of requirements in a standardized format that will be the model for the department's submissions.

(13)

Respond to public inquiries and requests.

(14)

Perform or supervise research assignments and special projects required and those directed by the mayor and council.

(15)

Attend all meetings of the city council unless excused there from and take part in the discussion of all matters coming before the council. The administrator shall be entitled to notice of all regular and special meetings of the council. He shall attend as staff support to the planning and zoning commission, board of adjustment, economic development corporation with the right to participate in deliberations, but with out the right to vote.

(16)

Serve as purchasing agent and supervise the purchase of all materials, supplies, and equipment for which funds are provided in the budget; let contracts necessary for operation or maintenance of the city services for amounts approved by the council.

(17)

See that all laws and ordinances are duly enforced.

(18)

Investigate the affairs of the city or any department or division thereof. Investigate all complaints in relation to matters concerning the administration of the government of the city, and in regard to service maintained by the public utilities in the city, and see that all franchises, permits, and privileges granted by the city are faithfully observed.

(19)

Devote his entire time to the discharge of all official duties. Exceptions may be granted with the written consent of the city council.

(20)

Perform such other duties as may be required by the council, not inconsistent with federal or state law or city ordinances.

(Ord. No. 825, § 4, 7-19-2001; Ord. No. 882, 8-27-2003)