[R.O. 2011; Approved by electorate, November 3, 1981; Amending
Ord. 03-333 approved by electorate on April 6, 2004, to be effective
on April 3, 2007 Mayoral Election]
There shall be a director of administration who shall be appointed
by the mayor with the approval of a majority of the entire council.
The director of administration shall serve for an indefinite term
and the council shall establish the director of administration's compensation
and conditions for employment. The director of administration shall
be chosen on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications,
with special reference to experience in or knowledge of public administration,
and such further qualifications that may be required by ordinances,
or by this charter. The director of administration shall be a resident
within six months after appointment. The director of administration
must remain a resident of the City as long as the director of administration
is acting in the capacity of director of administration. The director
of administration must be at least 21 years of age and must devote
full time to duties as director of administration.
[R.O. 2011; Approved by electorate, November 3, 1981; Amendment
approved by electorate, August 4, 1992; Amending Ord. 03-333 approved
by electorate on April 6, 2004, to be effective on April 3, 2007 Mayoral
Election]
The director of administration may be removed by executive order
of the mayor with the approval of a majority vote of the entire council.
[R.O. 2011; Approved by electorate, November 3, 1981; Amending
Ord. 03-333 approved by electorate on April 6, 2004, to be effective
on April 3, 2007 Mayoral Election]
The director of administration shall be responsible to the mayor
for the administration of all City affairs placed in the director
of administration's charge by the mayor or under this charter. The
director of administration shall be the principal managerial aide
to the mayor and shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the
mayor. Subject to the direction of the mayor, duties shall include
supervision of all departments, officers and employees of the City,
advice to the mayor on all administrative matters and performance
of other duties as assigned by the mayor or this charter.