[Ord. No. 1349, 2-5-2018]
There is hereby created and established the office of City Administrator
for the City of Concordia, Missouri.
[Ord. No. 1349, 2-5-2018]
A qualified person shall be appointed City Administrator for
the City of Concordia, Missouri, by majority vote of the Board of
Aldermen with the approval of the Mayor. No Alderman shall receive
such appointment in the term for which he/she has been elected nor
within one (1) year after the expiration of his/her term. The person
so appointed City Administrator shall serve for an indefinite term.
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The person appointed to the office of City Administrator for
the City of Concordia 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 shall have five
(5) years experience as a City Administrator or the equivalent combination
of experience and training which provides the required knowledge,
skills and abilities for the position of Administrator.
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The bond requirements of the City Administrator are set in Section 115.085.
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The City Administrator shall receive the same fringe benefits
as all other City employees as established by ordinance. The Board
of Aldermen shall set the salary and benefits of the City Administrator
depending on education, experience, and job performance and such compensation
shall be payable semi-monthly.
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The City Administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing
authority. The Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the Board
of Aldermen, may remove the City Administrator from office at will,
and such City Administrator may also be removed by a vote of the Board
of Aldermen independently of the Mayor's approval or disapproval.
If requested, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen shall grant the City
Administrator a public hearing within thirty (30) days following notice
of such removal. During the interim the Mayor, with the approval of
a majority of the Board of Aldermen, or by vote of the Board of Aldermen
without the Mayor's approval, may suspend the City Administrator
from duty but shall continue his/her salary for two (2) calendar months
following the final removal date, provided, however, that if the City
Administrator shall be removed for acts of dishonesty or acts of moral
turpitude, such salary shall not be continued.
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A.
City Property. The City Administrator shall have responsibility for
all real and personal property of the City of Concordia unless otherwise
specified by ordinance. He/she shall have responsibility for all inventories
of such property and for the upkeep of all such property. Personal
property may be sold by the City Administrator only with approval
of the Board of Aldermen. Real property 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 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 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, 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 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 Board of Aldermen.
E.
Appear Before The Board Of Aldermen. The City Administrator shall
have the power to appear before and address the Board of Aldermen
at any meeting.
F.
The City Administrator shall not be employed by any firm or individual
while serving the City of Concordia in the position of City Administrator
without the express written approval of the majority of the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen. If the City Administrator is serving in a part-time
capacity, this requirement may be waived.
G.
At no time shall the duties or powers of the City Administrator supersede
the action of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
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A.
Administrative Office. The City Administrator shall be the Chief
Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and 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.
B.
Purchasing. The Mayor or City Administrator, at the Mayor's
discretion, shall be the purchasing agent of the City of Concordia.
Purchases shall be made in accordance with the purchasing authority
policy as adopted by resolution by the Board of Aldermen.
C.
Budget. The City Administrator shall be the Budget Officer of the
City of Concordia 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 Board of Aldermen for their final
approval.
D.
Financial Reports. The City Administrator shall make quarterly reports
to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen relative to the financial condition
of the City. Such reports shall show the financial condition of the
City in relation to the budget.
E.
Departmental Reports. The City Administrator shall prepare and present
to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen a summary of reports of Department
Heads and such other reports as the Mayor and Board of Aldermen may
require.
F.
Policy Formulation. 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 for the improvement of administrative services for the City.
G.
Board Of Aldermen Agenda. The City Administrator shall submit to
the Mayor and Board of Aldermen a proposed agenda for each Board meeting.
H.
Boards And Committees. The City Administrator shall work with all
City Boards and Committees to help coordinate the work of each.
I.
Attend Board Of Aldermen Meetings. The City Administrator shall attend
all meetings of the Board of Aldermen.
J.
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.
K.
State And Federal Aid Programs. The City Administrator shall coordinate
Federal and State programs which may have application to the City
of Concordia.
L.
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 Concordia, whenever such attendance
is directed and approved by the Board of Aldermen and Mayor.
M.
Press Releases. The City Administrator shall be responsible for coordination
in keeping the public informed in the purposes and methods of City
Government approved by the Mayor.
N.
Record Keeping. 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 safely and properly keep all records and papers belonging
to the City of Concordia and entrusted to his/her care; all such records
shall be maintained at City Hall and shall remain the property of
the City of Concordia.
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No member of the Board of Aldermen nor the Mayor 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 or with the approval of the City Administrator.
