[Ord. No. 366 §1, 12-7-1998]
There is hereby created and established the office of City Administrator for the City of Strafford, Missouri.
[Ord. No. 366 §2, 12-7-1998]
A qualified person may be appointed City Administrator for the City of Strafford by the Mayor. Any such appointment shall be approved by a majority of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Strafford. The person so appointed shall serve for an indefinite term.
[Ord. No. 366 §3, 12-7-1998; Ord. No. 836, 1-22-2019]
The person appointed to the office of City Administrator shall be at least twenty-five (25) years of age and shall be a graduate of an accredited university or college majoring in public or municipal administration or related field or shall have the equivalent qualifications and experience in financial, administration and/or public relations fields. These equivalent qualifications must total a minimum of four (4) years' work experience.
[Ord. No. 366 §4, 12-7-1998; Ord. No. 845, 6-3-2019]
The City Administrator, before entering upon the 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 Board of Aldermen, and such bond shall insure the City of Strafford for the faithful and honest performance of the duties of the City of Strafford and for rendering a full and proper account to the City of Strafford for funds and property which shall come into the possession or control of the City Administrator. The cost of such bond shall be paid by the City of Strafford; however, should the City of Strafford be covered by a blanket bond or satisfactory surety insurance or other insurance that would afford coverage in the event of any applicable loss(es) to the same extent, such individual bond shall not be required.
[Ord. No. 366 §5, 12-7-1998]
The City Administrator shall receive such compensation as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Aldermen.
[Ord. No. 366 §7, 12-7-1998]
A. 
Administrative Officer. The City Administrator shall be the administrative officer of the City Government and shall not be excluded from holding other City positions. Except as otherwise specified by ordinance or by the law of the State of Missouri, the City Administrator shall coordinate and generally supervise the operation of all departments of the City of Strafford.
B. 
Purchasing. The City Administrator shall review and approve all purchases for the City after review and input from other City departments. All purchases shall be made in accordance with purchasing rules and procedures approved by the Board of Aldermen.
C. 
Budget. The City Administrator shall be responsible for directing the preparation of the budget which shall include input from department heads, the Mayor and the certified public accountant currently retained by the City combined with direction and coordination of the City Clerk. This will be submitted to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen prior to the beginning of each fiscal year.
D. 
Financial Reports. The City Administrator shall implement preparation of monthly reports. This will include balance sheet and income statement for presentation to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen relative to the financial condition of the City.
E. 
Annual Report. The City Administrator shall prepare and present to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen 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 Board of Aldermen may require.
F. 
Personnel System. The City Administrator shall act as the personnel officer of the City and shall recommend an appropriate position classification system and pay plan to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. 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 Board of Aldermen) all subordinate employees of the City of Strafford. The City Administrator shall make recommendations of appointment and removal of department heads.
G. 
Policy Formation. The City Administrator shall recommend to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen adoption of such measures as the City Administrator may deem necessary or expedient for the health, safety or welfare of the City or for the improvement of administrative services for the City.
H. 
Board Of Aldermen Agenda. The City Administrator shall submit, with input as needed from the City Clerk, the Mayor and the Board members, to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen a proposed agenda for each Board meeting at least forty-eight (48) hours before the time of the regular Board meeting.
I. 
Boards And Committees. The City Administrator shall work with all City boards and committees to help coordinate the work of each.
J. 
Attend Board Of Aldermen Meetings. The City Administrator shall attend all meetings of the Board of Aldermen.
K. 
Bid Specifications. The City Administrator shall supervise the preparation of all bid specifications for services and equipment and receive sealed bids for presentation to the Board of Aldermen.
L. 
State And Federal Support Programs. The City Administrator shall coordinate Federal and State programs which may have application to the City of Strafford.
M. 
Continuing Education Including Conference And Seminar Attendance. The City Administrator will accept the responsibility of attaining knowledge and the retention of that knowledge needed for effective management of City business. This knowledge shall include conference and seminar attendance, that is accredited by recognized and approved authorities, on the subjects involved within City Government. Also, if the City Administrator has accrued education hours and credits toward Missouri Police Officer Certification or any other certification needed in the performance of the City Administrator duties, these hours and credits must be continued and the necessary time and monetary needs for such continuance be accepted and approved by the Board of Aldermen.
N. 
Press Releases. The City Administrator shall be responsible for keeping the public and media informed in the purposes and methods of City Government. The City Administrator, along with the Mayor, shall be the appointed spokesmen for the City of Strafford.
O. 
Miscellaneous. In addition to the foregoing duties, the City Administrator shall perform any and all other duties or functions prescribed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
[Ord. No. 366 §8, 12-7-1998]
A. 
City Property. The City Administrator shall have responsibility for all real and personal property of the City of Strafford. He/she shall have responsibility for all inventories of such property. City property may be sold by the City Administrator only with approval of the Board of Aldermen. Real estate may be sold only with the approval of the Board of Aldermen by resolution or ordinance.
B. 
Set Administrative Policies. The City Administrator shall have the power to prescribe such rules and regulations as deemed necessary or expedient for the conduct of City business subject to the City Administrator's authority and shall have the power to revoke, suspend or amend any rule or regulation of the City except those prescribed by the Board of Aldermen.
C. 
Coordinate Departments. The City Administrator shall have the power to coordinate the work of all the departments of the City and, during 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 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 to the Mayor or Board of Aldermen.
E. 
Coordinate Officials. If action is needed to supersede the action of a department head, 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 after consultation with the Mayor.
F. 
Appearance Before The Board Of Aldermen. The City Administrator shall have the power to appear before and address the Board of Aldermen at any meeting.
G. 
At no time shall the duties or powers of the City Administrator supersede any action by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.