[R.O. 2014 §117.010; Ord. No. 402 §1, 4-24-1980]
The office of City Administrator, in accordance with Section
77.042, RSMo., is hereby created.
[R.O. 2014 §117.020; Ord. No. 402 §2, 4-24-1980]
The City Administrator shall be employed by the Board of Aldermen
with the approval of the Mayor, and such appointment and employment
may be for a definite or indefinite term of office.
[R.O. 2014 §117.030; Ord. No. 402 §3, 4-24-1980]
The person appointed to the office of City Administrator shall
be chosen solely on the basis of his/her executive and administrative
qualifications and shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age,
and that he/she devote his/her full time to the performance of the
duties of his/her office. The Board of Aldermen may also require that
the City Administrator meet other personal qualifications.
[R.O. 2014 §117.040; Ord. No. 402 §5, 4-24-1980]
The City Administrator, before entering upon the duties of his/her
office, shall file with the City a blanket bond in the amount of not
less than one hundred twenty thousand dollars ($120,000.00) conditioned
upon faithful and honest performance of his/her duties and the rendering
of full and proper accounts to the City for funds and property that
shall come into his/her possession or control. The cost of said bond
shall be paid by the City, however, should the City Administrator
be covered by a blanket bond to the same extent, an individual bond
shall not be required.
[R.O. 2014 §117.050; Ord. No. 402 §6, 4-24-1980]
The City Administrator shall receive a salary as set by ordinance
for the performance of his/her duties of office, and such compensation
may be determined from time to time by the Board of Aldermen and approved
by the Mayor. Such compensation shall be payable according to pay
periods established by the City.
[R.O. 2014 §117.060; Ord. No. 402 §7, 4-24-1980]
The City Administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen. The Mayor, with the consent of the majority
of the members of the Board of Aldermen may remove the City Administrator
from office at will. The City Administrator may also be removed by
a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all members of the Board of Aldermen independently
of the Mayor's approval or recommendation. If requested, the Board
of Aldermen shall grant said City Administrator a public hearing within
thirty (30) days following notice of removal. Pending such hearing,
the Board of Aldermen may, by three-fourths (3/4) vote of its members,
suspend the City Administrator, but shall continue his/her salary,
and, if after hearing, it is determined that the City Administrator
was removed from office for acts of dishonesty or of moral turpitude,
such salary shall not be paid.
[R.O. 2014 §117.070; Ord. No. 402 §§8 — 9, 4-24-1980]
A.
The
office of City Administrator shall be a full time position and the
City Administrator shall perform his/her duties during the hours set
by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen and he/she shall not hold outside
employment for remuneration.
B.
The
City Administrator shall be the Chief Administrative Assistant to
the Mayor and the City Administrator shall have general superintending
control of the administration and management of the government business,
officers and employees of the City, subject to the direction and supervision
of the Mayor. All City Officers and employees, except the Police Department
and elected officers, shall be appointed and discharged by the City
Administrator, however, the Board of Aldermen may, from time to time,
make reasonable rules and regulations governing the same. Additionally,
the City Administrator's duties shall include, but not be limited
to, the following:
1.
Coordinate budget requirements with individual department heads and
assist in departmental budget development as may be required and prepare
the overall City budget.
2.
Attend the meetings of the Board of Aldermen and attend any other
meetings or hearings as directed by the Mayor or Board of Aldermen.
3.
Prepare and assist in the preparation of and distribution of newsletters
and news-releases to the citizens.
4.
Schedule and arrange any travel or meetings for the Mayor, Board
of Aldermen, and other City officials as is necessary or as requested.
5.
Receive and deliver to the appropriate party, all messages applicable
to City business and coordinate and implement all necessary actions
which may be required or directed by said messages. This shall include
any messages directed to or between the Board of Aldermen and Mayor
from the citizens, department heads, City employees, or other persons.
This shall include when necessary, the suspension, removal, or discharge
of City employees. All hiring and firing actions of the City Administrator
shall be based on actual merit and qualification or disqualification
of the officers and employees without regard to race, creed, national
origin, sex, religion, marital status, or political belief or affiliation.
6.
Prepare and publish any documents necessary to educate others regarding
procedures necessary to handle any City business, and to prepare and
publish any and all applications concerning government grants when
so authorized by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
7.
Procure, develop, maintain, publish and issue all standard and special
forms used in the conduct of City business.
8.
Coordinate arrangements for repair and/or maintenance of City equipment
or physical plant facilities.
9.
Schedule the use of City building facilities including but not limited
to the community room and counsel room in City Hall by City personnel,
or other citizens, organizations or persons.
10.
Be purchasing agent for the City, and as such, develop procedures
and systems applicable to procurement and purchases in order to conform
with all statutory requirements, and establish and maintain files
regarding the business dealing with procurements in accordance with
the policies of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
11.
Establish and maintain files and procedures to insure that all insurance
needs of the City are maintained and kept in effect for coverage as
approved by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
12.
Establish, prepare and maintain procedures for coordination of the
transfer of functions during changes in administration, including
any changes in the membership of the Board of Aldermen or changes
in the membership of any board or changes in any City office. Periodically
review and recommend any necessary changes in departmental training
procedures so as to maintain currency and availability.
13.
Deal with all personnel matters of general concern to employees.
14.
Establish and maintain files and procedures with regard to State
and Federal grants and assist in the preparation of request for such
grants including follow-up action and preparation of any reports required
to comply with the requirements to receive such grants.
15.
Develop and recommend policies for issuance by the Mayor and Board
of Aldermen regarding any improvements to administration of the City's
business, including but not limited to records retention programs,
personnel procedures, maintenance and up-keep of City property.
16.
Prepare and maintain a calendar of events which may require attention
of City officials or department heads.
17.
Provide coordination between City Boards or Commissions in any outside
functions, including but not limited to, swimming-pool management
and such independent contractors as may be required.
18.
Substitute and assist in the City Clerk's office when directed by
the Mayor or when necessary, assist all departments in loaning employees
between each other as may be required to meet special conditions,
events or situations such as illness or vacations, catastrophe, weather
conditions, etc., so that the City business may function in as efficient
a manner as possible.
19.
Prepare, develop and maintain job descriptions applicable to City
functions; handle all applications for employment, arrange interviews,
testing and maintain files upon applicants.
20.
Develop and maintain procedures for the incorporation of and enforcement
of all Federal, State and Municipal Codes or requirements in any City
function.
21.
Develop and maintain an adequate information management system in
order to assure timely reporting of budget versus actual receipts,
expenditures and variances. Analyze variances to budget revenue and
extend it to reports. Make recommendations and recovery plans regarding
variances to budget targets. Assist with publication of financial
statements as requested by the Board of Aldermen and the Mayor.
22.
Review and approve purchase orders and/or contracts for items or
services. Establish and maintain contact with vendors representing
suppliers or potential suppliers to the City of supplies or services
and disseminate information to any City official or employee of possible
new items or services available to the City in which the City may
be interested. Develop and implement procedures for receiving, opening
and review of all bids for proposed City contracts. Assure that summaries
of compliance with specifications and bid pricing information are
available from the appropriate department heads for review and approval
by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
23.
Investigate, examine or inquire into the affairs and operations of
any department when necessary as a function of the City Administrator's
general superintending control of the administration and management
of government business.
24.
Be responsible for sale of personal property belonging to the City
with the approval of the Board of Aldermen.
25.
Perform such other duties as may be requested by the Mayor or Board
of Aldermen or as required by ordinance not inconsistent with the
Statutes of the State of Missouri, or the laws and ordinances of the
City of Marshfield.
26.
Account to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for any actions taken
when requested to do so.
