[R.O. 2017 § 115.152; Ord. No. 07-18 § 1, 12-4-2007]
There is hereby created and established the office of City Administrator.
[R.O. 2017 § 115.153; Ord. No. 07-18 § 2, 12-4-2007]
A qualified person shall be appointed City Administrator by the Board of Aldermen with the approval of the Mayor. The person so appointed shall serve for an indefinite term at the discrepancy of the Board of Aldermen.
[R.O. 2017 § 115.154; Ord. No. 07-18 § 3, 12-4-2007]
The person appointed to the office of City Administrator shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and shall be chosen on the basis of his/her executive and administrative qualities. The person appointed to the office of City Administrator shall devote his/her full time to the performance of the duties of his/her office.
[R.O. 2017 § 115.155; Ord. No. 07-18 § 4, 12-4-2007]
The City Administrator shall be compensated for his/her services as determined annually by the Board of Aldermen no later than June 30.
[R.O. 2017 § 115.156; Ord. No. 07-18 § 5, 12-4-2007]
The City Administrator may be removed from office and discharged from employment as set forth in Section 115.030 of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2017 § 115.157; Ord. No. 07-18 § 6, 12-4-2007]
No member of the Board of Aldermen shall directly interfere with the conduct of any department or duties of employees subordinate to the City Administrator, except at the express direction of the Board of Aldermen as a body.
[R.O. 2017 § 115.158; Ord. No. 07-18 § 7, 12-4-2007]
A. 
Administration. The City Administrator shall be the Chief Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and as such shall be the Administrative Officer of the City Government. He/she may head one (1) or more departments and shall be responsible to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for proper administration and management of government business, officers and employees of the City.
B. 
Personnel System. The City Administrator shall act as the Personnel Officer of the City. The City Administrator, after consultation with department heads, shall recommend to the Board of Aldermen advancements and appropriate pay increases for City employees. The City Administrator shall have the authority to recommend to the Board of Aldermen appointments, promotions and removals from service of all employees and appointed officers of the City.
C. 
Supervision, Control Of Departments. The City Administrator shall direct and supervise the activities of Administrative, Street, Park, Sewer and Police Departments and shall have the power to alter, amend and set aside orders, rules and policies issued and set by department heads. Coordination and control shall be exercised through the department heads of the respective departments, if any, and if none, then directly subject to the rules and regulations that may be prescribed by the Board of Aldermen.
D. 
Purchasing. The City Administrator shall supervise the purchase of all materials, supplies and equipment for which funds are provided in the budget. The City Administrator shall recommend and administer policies governing purchasing procedures and inventory control. Contracts for services, construction and items of equipment purchased by sealed bids must be approved by the Board of Aldermen.
E. 
Supervision Of Bidding. The City Administrator shall supervise the preparation of all bid specifications for services, construction and equipment.
F. 
Board Meetings. The City Administrator shall attend all meetings of the Board of Aldermen and have the right to appear before and address the Board at any meeting.
[R.O. 2017 § 115.159; Ord. No. 07-18 § 8, 12-4-2007]
A. 
Personnel Policy Recommendations. The City Administrator shall recommend for adoption by the Board of Aldermen standard personnel procedures to include position classifications and pay schedules for all employees covered in the City's personnel program and shall cause to be prepared written job descriptions for all regularly employed City personnel.
B. 
Budget. The City Administrator shall, in cooperation with the Board, prepare the proposed budget annually and submit it to the Board of Aldermen, together with a message describing its important features. The budget shall be supported by appropriate schedules and analysis and the City Administrator shall be designated the Budget Officer of the City.
C. 
Financial Recommendations. The City Administrator shall keep the Board of Aldermen advised of the financial condition and future needs of the City and make such recommendations as he/she may deem desirable. The City Administrator shall prepare and periodically revise a five-year capital improvements plan and budget.
D. 
Investigations. The City Administrator shall investigate, examine or inquire into the affairs or operations of any department, and when so authorized by the Board of Aldermen, he/she shall have power to employ consultants and professional counsel to aid in such investigations, examinations or inquiries.
E. 
Utility, Street Supervision. The City Administrator shall supervise the proper operation of the sewer collection system and the maintenance and repair of streets.
F. 
Supervision Of City Personnel. The City Administrator shall supervise the City employees and may discharge any employee for cause deemed sufficient. Any employee who has been discharged by the City Administrator shall have the right to appeal his/her dismissal to the Board of Aldermen if his/her appeal or complaint is filed in writing with the Board within fifteen (15) days after the date of dismissal. The authority of the City Administrator as provided in this Subsection shall apply to City employees but not to appointed City Officers.
G. 
Control Of City Property. The City Administrator shall have responsibility for all real and personal property of the City, except as excluded herein, and shall have responsibility for all inventories and upkeep of all this property. City property may be sold by the City Administrator only with approval of the Board of Aldermen.
H. 
Policy Formation. The City Administrator shall recommend to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen adoption of such measures as he/she may deem necessary or expedient for the health, safety or welfare of the City or for the improvement of administrative services for the City.
I. 
Boards And Commissions. The City Administrator shall work with all City boards and commissions to coordinate the work of each and shall attend all commission and board meetings as a representative of the City.
J. 
State And Federal Aid Programs. The City Administrator shall coordinate Federal and State programs that may have application to the City.
K. 
Conference Attendance. The City Administrator shall attend conference and programs applicable to this office and the business of the City, whenever deemed necessary by the Mayor.
L. 
Public Relations. The City Administrator shall be responsible for keeping the public informed of the City's programs and activities through all available news media and the creation of the City newsletter.
M. 
The City Administrator shall prepare and present to the Board of Aldermen a monthly report of the City's affairs, including a summary of reports of department heads and such other reports as the Board of Aldermen may require.
N. 
Other Duties. The City Administrator shall perform such other duties as may be required by the Board of Aldermen, not inconsistent with the State Statutes, this Code or other City ordinances, and shall account to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for any actions taken when requested to do so and at all times shall be subject to supervision, control and direction of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.