[R.O. 2008 §20.050; Ord. No. 394, 12-10-1957; Ord. No. 516, 8-23-1960; Ord. No. 2205, 1-27-2004]
A. The
City Manager shall devote his/her entire time to the duties of the
office. He/she shall be the administrative head of the government
subject to the direction and supervision of the Council and shall
hold his/her office at the pleasure of the Council or may be employed
for a term not to exceed one (1) year; provided however, that upon
termination of employment whether by the Council or the City Manager,
the party terminating the employment shall give the other party thirty
(30) days' notice in writing thereof. He/she shall receive an adequate
salary to be fixed by the Council which shall not be diminished during
the service of any incumbent without his/her consent. Before entering
upon the duties of his/her office, the City Manager shall take the
official oath required by law and shall execute a bond in favor of
the City for the faithful performance of his/her duties and such sum
shall be determined by the City Council. It shall be his/her duty:
1. To make all appointments to administrative offices and positions
but not those of City Manager, City Attorney, City Prosecuting Attorney,
City Treasurer, Judge of the City Court, the members of City Boards
and Commissions.
2. To see that the laws and ordinances of the City of Olivette are enforced;
3. To exercise control of all departments and divisions that now exist
or may hereafter be created by the Council;
4. To see that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the City
or its inhabitants in any public utility franchises are faithfully
kept and performed and upon information of any violation thereof to
take such steps as will be necessary to stop or prevent further violation
of the same;
5. To attend all meetings of the Council with the privilege of taking
part in the discussions but having no vote;
6. To recommend to the Council for adoption such measures as he/she
may deem necessary or expedient;
7. To prepare and submit the annual budget and to keep the City Council
fully advised as to the financial conditions and the needs of the
City and to perform such other duties as may be prescribed by these
sections or be required of him/her by any ordinance or resolution
of the Council.