A.
Qualifications.
The City Administrator shall be selected solely on the basis of executive
and administrative qualifications with special reference to his or
her actual experience and knowledge of accepted practice in respect
to the duties of the office, and such further qualifications that
may be required by Ordinance, or by this Charter.
B.
Compensation.
The City Administrator shall receive such compensation as the City
Council shall fix from time to time.
C.
Removal.
The City Administrator may be removed by executive order of the Mayor
after receiving the consent of a majority of the entire City Council,
or by a two-thirds (2/3rd) vote of the entire City Council on its
own initiative.
D.
Powers
And Duties. The City Administrator shall be the chief administrative
officer of the City, and subject to the direction and supervision
of the Mayor. The City Administrator shall be responsible for the
administration of all City affairs placed in his or her charge by
or under this Charter. In order to carry out these duties, the City
Administrator shall have the following powers and duties:
1.
Appointment And Removal Of City Employees. Except as otherwise provided for in this Charter, the City Administrator may employ and, when the City Administrator deems it necessary for the good of the City, suspend or remove any City employees, consistent with the requirements of Article VIII of this Charter with the approval of the Mayor. The City Administrator may authorize any employee who is subject to the City Administrator's direction and supervision to exercise these powers with respect to subordinates in that employee's department, office or agency.
2.
Administration
Of Departments. The City Administrator shall have general superintending
control of the administration and management of the government business,
officers and employees of the City, and shall direct and supervise
the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the
City, except as otherwise provided by this Charter or by law.
3.
Attend
City Council Meetings. The City Administrator shall attend all meetings
of the City Council unless excused by the City Council. The City Administrator
shall have the right to take part in discussions at meetings of the
City Council but shall have no power to vote. The City Administrator
shall receive notice of all meetings.
4.
Enforcement
Of Laws. The City Administrator shall see that all laws, provisions
of this Charter and acts of the City Council, subject to enforcement
by the City Administrator or by officers subject to the City Administrator's
direction and supervision, are faithfully enforced.
5.
Budget And Capital Program. The City Administrator shall prepare and submit a recommended annual budget, budget message and capital improvement program of not less than five (5) years to the Finance Commission established pursuant to Section 6.03 of this Charter.
6.
Other
Reports. The City Administrator shall make such reports as the Mayor
and City Council may require concerning the operations of City departments,
offices and agencies subject to the City Administrator's direction
and supervision.
7.
Report
Of Financial Condition Of City. The City Administrator shall keep
the Mayor and City Council fully apprised as to the financial condition
and future needs of the City and make recommendations to the Mayor
and City Council concerning the affairs of the City as the City Administrator
deems desirable.
8.
Contract Administration. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2.05(G) of this Charter to the contrary, the City Council may authorize the City Administrator to sign, negotiate and administer in behalf of the City all instruments, contracts, agreements, leases, deeds, mortgages, bonds, and other instruments binding the City or conveying an interest in property or other rights of the City to any corporation, association, legal entity or person.
9.
Other
Duties. The City Administrator shall perform such other duties as
are specified in this Charter or may be required by the Mayor or City
Council that are not inconsistent with this Charter or law.
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The phrase "administrative assistant" as used anywhere in this
Charter shall mean the "City Administrator."
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Editor's Note: The amendment to this Section was passed by
a majority of the electorate 4-2-2024.
There shall be a legal officer of the City appointed by the
Mayor with the approval of the Council. He may be removed by the Mayor
at any time.
He shall be a member of the Missouri State Bar in active practice
at least five (5) years. He shall serve as chief legal advisor to
the Mayor, Council and all City departments, offices, and agencies
and shall represent the City in all legal proceedings and shall perform
any other duties prescribed by this Charter or by ordinance. He shall
receive compensation as determined by ordinance.
There shall be a City Engineer appointed by the Mayor with the
approval of the Council. He may be removed by the Mayor at any time.
He shall be an engineer registered under the laws of the State
of Missouri and qualified to perform the duties required of him by
this Charter and ordinances of the City. He shall be responsible for:
1.
The design, construction, reconstruction, supervision, maintenance,
and repair of all physical facilities which the City may hold or acquire,
including alterations, additions, and appurtenances thereto.
2.
The maintenance, repair, construction, reconstruction, and supervision
of all streets and other public ways, pavements, curbs, sidewalks,
parkways, playgrounds, recreation centers, swimming pools, and buildings
and land used for recreational purposes, and the planting and care
of all trees, shrubbery and other landscaping located on property
owned by the City.
3.
The lighting of public grounds, streets, and other public ways; the
laying of conduits; the location, erection, and construction of poles
and appurtenances, and all structures and facilities in, on, or over
public grounds, streets, and other public ways; the granting of all
permits to excavate into or disturb any public property, street, or
other public way or to make any special use thereof.
4.
The administration of all building and zoning ordinances, including
the issuance and revocation of permits and the making of inspections
required or authorized by law or ordinance.
5.
The making and keeping of records of all plats, surveys, drawings
and estimates and the location, direction, depth, and connection of
all underground structures, pipes, conduits, and equipment.
6.
The operation of any City garage.
7.
The performance of such other duties as may be prescribed by the
Mayor.
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He shall receive compensation as determined by ordinance.
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There shall be a Chief of Police appointed by the Mayor and
approved by the Council. He shall be appointed on the basis of his
administrative ability and his qualifications as a law enforcement
officer. He shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience in law
enforcement and must be a high school graduate or equivalent. He shall
receive compensation as determined by ordinance.
Should the Mayor or Council consider the removal of the Chief
of Police, such removal shall be referred to the police commission
for its consideration. Such commission shall make its recommendation
with regard to the removal of the Chief of Police to the Mayor and
Council within twenty (20) days of referral of such matter to the
commission. Upon receipt of the recommendation of the police commission,
or the expiration of said twenty (20) day period without a recommendation
by the commission the Mayor may, with the approval of the Council,
remove the Chief of Police. The Mayor and Council shall give consideration
to any recommendation of the police commission with regard to such
removal but shall, in no event, be bound by any such recommendation.
