[R.O. 2008 §115.211; Ord. No. 6643 §1, 2-12-2002; Ord. No. 24-2007 §1, 12-13-2007]
There is hereby created and established the office of City Administrator for the City of Louisiana, County of Pike, Missouri.
[R.O. 2008 §115.212; Ord. No. 6643 §2, 2-12-2002; Ord. No. 24-2007 §2, 12-13-2007; Ord. No. 03-2013 §1, 3-11-2013; Ord. No. 18-2015 §1, 6-8-2015]
A qualified person shall be appointed City Administrator for the City of Louisiana upon recommendation by the Mayor and approval by a majority of the elected members of the City Council. The person so appointed shall serve for an indefinite term. In the event the City Administrator is hired by contract with the City, such will eliminate the requirement of the City Administrator being appointed. All other provisions of Article VI of this Chapter shall apply whether the City Administrator is under contract or is appointed.
[R.O. 2008 §115.213; Ord. No. 6643 §3, 2-12-2002; Ord. No. 24-2007 §3, 12-13-2007; Ord. No. 21-2024, 11-25-2024]
The person employed to the office of City Administrator shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and preferably be a graduate of an accredited university or college majoring in public or municipal administration or shall have the equivalent qualifications and experience in financial, administration and/or public relations fields for a minimum of one (1) year and devote full-time to the duties of his/her office.
[R.O. 2008 §115.214; Ord. No. 6643 §4, 2-12-2002; Ord. No. 24-2007 §4, 12-13-2007]
The City Administrator, before entering upon his/her duties of his/her office, shall file with the City a bond in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00); such bond shall be approved by the City Council and such bond shall insure the City of Louisiana for the faithful and honest performance of the duties of the City of Louisiana and for rendering a full and proper account to the City of Louisiana for funds and property that shall come into the possession or control of the City Administrator. The cost of such bond shall be paid by the City of Louisiana; however, should the City Administrator be covered by a blanket bond to the same extent, such individual bond shall not be required.
[R.O. 2008 §115.215; Ord. No. 6643 §5, 2-12-2002; Ord. No. 24-2007 §5, 12-13-2007]
The City Administrator shall receive such compensation as may be determined from time to time by the Mayor and City Council.
[R.O. 2008 §115.217; Ord. No. 6643 §7, 2-12-2002; Ord. No. 24-2007 §§7, 12, 12-13-2007; Ord. No. 01-2009 §2, 1-12-2009; Ord. No. 40-2015 §1, 11-9-2015; Ord. No. 13-2022, 4-25-2022; Ord. No. 04-2024, 1-22-2024; Ord. No. 12-2025, 11-24-2025]
A.
Administrative Office. The City Administrator shall be Chief Administrative Officer Assistant to the Mayor and as such shall be the Administrative Officer of the City Government. Except as otherwise specified by the ordinances or by law of the State of Missouri, the City Administrator shall coordinate and generally supervise the operation of all departments of the City of Louisiana, with the exception of the Police Department and the Enterprise Public Utility Department, which shall remain under the direct authority of the Mayor and the governing body of the City.
C.
Purchasing. The City Administrator shall be the purchasing agent for the City of Louisiana, and all purchases falling under the amounts proscribed in the City of Louisiana Handbook shall be made under his/her direction and supervision, and all such purchases shall be made in accordance with purchasing rules and procedures approved by the City Council.
D.
Budget. The City Administrator shall compile and shall assemble estimates of the financial needs and resources of the City for each ensuing year and shall prepare a program of activities within the financial power of the City, embodying in it a budget document with proper supporting schedules and an analysis to be proposed to the Mayor and City Council for their approval.
E.
Financial Reports. The City Administrator/City Treasurer/Mayor shall work together and make monthly reports to the Mayor and City Council relative to the financial condition of the City. Such reports shall show the financial condition of the City in relation to the budget.
F.
Annual/Mid-Year Report. The City Administrator shall prepare and present to the Mayor and City Council an annual report of the City's affairs, including in such report a summary of reports of department heads and such other reports as the Mayor and City Council may require. Mid-year report to be held in December to revise budget at this time.
G.
Personnel System. The City Administrator shall act as the personnel officer of the City personnel and shall recommend an appropriate position classification system and pay plan to the Mayor and City Council. The City Administrator, after consultation with department heads, shall approve advancements and appropriate pay increases within the approved pay plans and position classification system. The City Administrator shall have the power to appoint and remove (in accordance with personnel system regulations approved by the City Council) all subordinate employees of the City of Louisiana. The City Administrator shall make recommendations of appointment and removal of department heads.
I.
Policy Formulation. The City Administrator shall recommend to the Mayor and City Council 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.
J.
Boards And Committees. The City Administrator shall work with all City boards, commissions and committees to help coordinate the work of each.
K.
Attend City Council Meetings. The City Administrator shall attend all meetings of the City Council.
L.
Bid Specifications. The City Administrator shall supervise the preparation of all bid specifications for service and equipment and receive sealed bids for presentation to the City Council.
M.
State And Federal Aid Programs. The City Administrator shall apply for and coordinate Federal and State programs that may have application to the City of Louisiana.
N.
Conference Attendance. The City Administrator shall attend State and regional conferences and programs applicable to his/her office and the business of the City of Louisiana whenever such attendance is directed and approved by the City Council and Mayor.
O.
Press Releases. The City Administrator shall be responsible for keeping the public informed in the purposes and methods of City Government through all available news media.
P.
Recordkeeping. The City Administrator shall keep full and accurate records of all actions taken by him/her in the course of his/her duties and he/she shall safety and properly keep all records and papers belonging to the City of Louisiana and entrusted to his/her care; all such records shall be and remain the property of the City of Louisiana and be open to inspection by the Mayor and City Council at all times.
Q.
Miscellaneous. In addition to the foregoing duties, the City Administrator shall perform any and all other duties or functions prescribed by the Mayor and City Council.
[R.O. 2008 §115.218; Ord. No. 6643 §8, 2-12-2002; Ord. No. 24-2007 §8, 12-13-2007]
A.
City Property. The City Administrator shall have responsibility for all real and personal property of the City of Louisiana. He/she shall have the responsibility for all inventories of such property and for the upkeep of all such property. The City Administrator, only with approval of the Mayor and City Council, may sell personal property. Real property may be sold only with the approval of the Mayor and City Council by resolution or ordinance.
B.
Set Administrative Policies. The City Administrator shall have the power to prescribe such rules and regulations as he/she shall deem necessary or expedient for the conduct of administrative agencies subject to his/her authority and he/she shall have the power to revoke, suspend or amend any rule or regulation of the administrative service except those prescribed by the Mayor and City Council.
C.
Coordinate Departments. The City Administrator shall have the power to coordinate the work of all the departments of the City and, at times of an emergency, shall have authority to assign the employees of the City to any department where they are needed for the most effective discharge of the functions of the City Government.
D.
Investigate And Report. The City Administrator shall have the power to investigate and to examine or inquire into the affairs or operation of any department of the City under his/her jurisdiction and shall report on any condition or fact concerning the City Government requested by the Mayor or City Council.
E.
Coordinate Officials. The City Administrator shall have the power to overrule any action taken by a department head and may supersede him/her in the functions of his/her office.
F.
Appear Before The City Council. The City Administrator shall have the power to appear before and address the City Council at any meeting.
G.
At no time shall the duties or powers of the City Administrator supersede the action by the Mayor and City Council.
[R.O. 2008 §115.219; Ord. No. 6643 §9, 2-12-2002; Ord. No. 24-2007 §9, 12-13-2007]
No member of the City Council shall directly or indirectly interfere with the conduct of any department or any employees subordinate to the City Administrator.