A.
The executive powers of the City shall be vested in
the Mayor, who shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the City government.
B.
Powers and Duties of the Mayor.
(1)
Serve as a member and Chair of the Council;
(2)
See that all laws, provisions of this Charter, and
acts of the City Council are faithfully executed;
(3)
Submit the Annual Budget and Capital Program to the
City Council;
(4)
Submit and present to the Council at the beginning
of each year a comprehensive "State of the City and Its Government"
report with recommendations;
(5)
Facilitate the work of the Council in developing policy;
(6)
Lead the Council in the development of long-term goals
for the City and strategies to implement those goals;
(7)
Encourage and support regional and intergovernmental
cooperation; and
(8)
Promote partnerships among Council, staff and citizens
in developing public policy in building a sense of community.
C.
Appointment by the Mayor.
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Subject to the advice and consent from a majority
of the City Council, the Mayor shall appoint and may remove, subject
also to such consent:
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(1)
The City Administrator.
(2)
The City Solicitor and any Assistant Solicitors.
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The Mayor shall also appoint:
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(3)
All members of authorities, boards, and commissions,
subject to the advice and consent from at least five (5) members of
Council; and
(4)
A Deputy Mayor to perform the executive duties in
the event of the Mayor's absence or disability. The Deputy Mayor shall
be the City Administrator unless the Administrator is not a resident
of the City, in which case, the Mayor may select any department director
or City employee but not an elected official. The appointment requires
no advice and consent of Council.
Following nomination by the Mayor, the City
Council, by a majority vote of its total membership, shall appoint
a City Administrator for an indefinite term and fix the Administrator's
compensation. The City Administrator shall be appointed on the basis
of education and experience in the accepted competencies and practices
of local government management. For example: a master's degree with
a concentration in public administration, public affairs, or public
policy and two (2) years' experience in an appointed managerial or
administrative position in a local government or a bachelor's degree
with those concentrations and five (5) years' such experience. The
City Administrator need not be a resident of the City or state at
the time of appointment but must become a resident of the City no
later than one (1) year after that appointment.
By letter filed with the Mayor and Council,
the City Administrator shall designate a City officer or employee
to exercise the powers and perform the duties of City Administrator
during the Administrator's temporary absence or disability; the City
Council may revoke such designation at any time and appoint another
officer of the City to serve until the City Administrator returns.
The City Administrator shall be the chief administrative
and operating officer of the City, responsible to the Mayor and Council
for the management of all City affairs placed in the Administrator's
charge by or under this Charter. The City Administrator shall, subject
to approval by the Mayor:
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(1)
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Appoint and suspend or remove all City employees
and appointive administrative officers provided for by or under this
Charter, except as otherwise provided by law, this Charter or personnel
rules adopted pursuant to this Charter. The City Administrator shall
appoint the directors of departments, subject to approval of the Mayor.
The City Administrator may authorize any administrative officer subject
to the Administrator's direction and supervision to exercise these
powers with respect to subordinates in that officer's department,
office or agency.
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(2)
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Direct and supervise the administration of all
departments, offices, and agencies of the City, except as otherwise
provided by this Charter or by law.
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(3)
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Attend all City Council meetings. The City Administrator
shall have the right to take part in discussion but shall not vote.
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(4)
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Prepare the Annual Budget and Capital Program
for the Mayor and the City Council, and implement the final budget
approved by Council to achieve the goals of the City.
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(5)
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Submit to the Mayor and City Council, and make
available to the public, a complete report on the finances and administrative
activities of the City as of the end of each fiscal year.
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(6)
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Make such other reports as the City Council
may require concerning operations and recommend plans, performance
measures, and bench marks to the Mayor to be included in the annual
"State of the City and Its Government" message.
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(7)
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Keep the Mayor and City Council fully advised
as to the financial condition and future needs of the City.
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(8)
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Provide staff support services for the Mayor
and Council Members.
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(9)
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Perform such other duties as are specified in
this Charter or may be required by the City Council.
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