[R.O. 2012 §115.160; Ord. No. 3 §1, 6-6-1977; Ord. No. 434 §§1 — 2, 6-8-1999]
There is hereby created and established the office of the City Administrator of the City of Normandy, Missouri.
[R.O. 2012 §115.170; Ord. No. 434 §§1 — 2, 6-8-1999]
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 77.042, RSMo., a qualified person shall be appointed City Administrator for the City of Normandy by the Mayor; such appointment shall be approved by a majority of the City Council. The person appointed shall serve an indefinite term.
[R.O. 2012 §115.180; Ord. No. 434 §§1 — 2, 6-8-1999; Ord. No. 755, 3-1-2022]
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 77.044, RSMo., the person appointed to the office of City Administrator shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the effective date of appointment and shall be a graduate of an accredited university or college majoring in public administration, municipal administration, City planning, or a related field, or shall have the equivalent qualifications and experience in financial, administration, and/or public relations fields. The person appointed to the position of City Administrator need not be a resident of the City of Normandy.
[R.O. 2012 §115.181; Ord. No. 434 §§1 — 2, 6-8-1999]
The City Administrator, before entering upon the duties of office, shall file with the City a bond in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00); such bond shall be approved by the City Council and such bond shall insure the City of Normandy for the faithful and honest performance of the duties of City Administrator and for rendering a full and proper account to the City of Normandy for funds and property which shall come into the possession or control of the City Administrator or over which the City Administrator may exercise supervision. The cost however, should the City Administrator be covered by a blanket bond insuring the City to the same extent, such individual bond shall not be required.
[R.O. 2012 §115.182; Ord. No. 434 §§1 — 2, 6-8-1999]
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 77.044(2), RSMo., the City Administrator shall receive such compensation and benefits as may be determined from time to time by the City Council and as may be included in the annual City budget or in an employment agreement. Such compensation shall be payable bi-weekly.
[R.O. 2012 §115.190; Ord. No. 434 §§1 — 2, 6-8-1999]
A. 
The City Administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority, the Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the City Council. The Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the City Council, may remove the City Administrator from office at will. Such City Administrator may also be removed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the City Council independently of the Mayor's approval or disapproval.
B. 
If requested, the Mayor and City Council shall grant the City Administrator a public hearing within thirty (30) days following notice of such removal. After receipt of the notice of removal, the City Administrator shall be suspended from duty and the salary of the City Administrator shall continue until the date of such public hearing. The salary of the City Administrator shall be continued for two (2) calendar months following the final removal date, provided however, that if the City Administrator be removed for acts of dishonesty or acts of moral turpitude, such salary shall not be continued.
[R.O. 2012 §115.200; Ord. No. 434 §§1 — 2, 6-8-1999]
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Administrative Officer. Pursuant to Section 77.042, RSMo., the City Administrator shall be the Chief Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and as such shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the City Government. Except as otherwise specified by ordinance or the laws of the State of Missouri, the City Administrator shall coordinate and generally supervise the operation of all departments of the City of Normandy and its employees.
B. 
Purchasing. The City Administrator shall be the Purchasing Agent for the City of Normandy and shall be responsible for making all purchases for the City in accordance with ordinances and regulations regarding procurement and purchasing adopted by the City Council. The City Administrator shall supervise the preparation of all bid specifications for services and equipment and receive sealed bids for presentation and approval to the City Council.
C. 
Budget. The City Administrator shall be the Budget Officer of the City of Normandy and shall assemble estimates of the financial needs and resources of the City for the ensuing year and shall prepare a program of activities within the financial resources of the City. The annual budget document shall also include a detailed capital improvement program for the City for the ensuing three (3) years. The proposed budget document shall be submitted to the City Council sixty (60) days before the beginning of the ensuing fiscal year and shall contain proper supporting schedules and an analysis for final approval.
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Financial Reports. The City Administrator shall make monthly reports to the Mayor and City Council relative to the financial condition of the City. The financial reports shall be of sufficient detail to relate the financial condition of the City to the adopted budget.
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Annual 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, financial status, status of major projects, and such other reports as the Mayor and City Council may require.
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Personnel System. The City Administrator shall act as the Personnel Officer of the City and shall recommend an appropriate position classification system and compensation 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 be responsible for enforcement of the personnel ordinances and regulations adopted by the City Council. The City Administrator shall appoint and remove all subordinate employees of the City of Normandy in accordance with the personnel system regulations approved by the City Council, with the exception of department heads. The City Administrator shall make recommendations for appointment and removal of department heads, which shall be subject to the approval of the Mayor and City Council.
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Policy Formulation. The City Administrator shall recommend to the Mayor and City Council adoption of such measures as the City Administrator deems necessary or expedient for the health, safety and welfare of the City or for the improvement of administrative services for the City.
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City Council Agenda. The City Administrator shall submit to the Mayor and City Council a proposed agenda for each City Council meeting at least forty-eight (48) hours before the time of the regular Council meeting.
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Boards And Committees. The City Administrator shall work with all City boards and committees to help coordinate the work of each, including preparation of agendas and meeting minutes and posting of timely notice of the meetings as required by law.
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Attend City Council Meetings. The City Administrator shall attend all meetings of the City Council, including closed meetings of the City Council, unless excused by the Council.
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State And Federal Aid Programs. The City Administrator shall be responsible for seeking and administering Federal and State assistance programs and funding sources that benefit the City of Normandy.
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Conference Attendance. The City Administrator shall attend State and regional conferences, seminars, programs and professional meetings applicable to the office and the business of the City of Normandy when such attendance is directed and approved by the City Council and Mayor subject to budgetary appropriations. The City Administrator shall serve as official representative of the City of Normandy as required.
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Public Relations. The City Administrator shall be responsible for keeping the public informed of the activities of the City and shall take measures to foster two-way communications between the City and its citizens utilizing available media resources and other methods of communication, including electronic resources.
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Record Keeping. The City Administrator shall keep full and accurate records of all actions taken in the course of the City Administrator's duties and he/she shall safely and properly keep all records and papers belonging to the City of Normandy and be open to inspection by the Mayor and City Council at all times.
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Miscellaneous. In addition to the foregoing duties, the City Administrator shall perform any and all other duties or functions directed by the Mayor and City Council.
[R.O. 2012 §115.210; Ord. No. 434 §§1 — 2, 6-8-1999]
A. 
City Property. The City Administrator shall have responsibility for all real and personal property of the City of Normandy. The City Administrator 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 City Council by resolution or ordinance.
B. 
Establish Administrative Policies. The City Administrator shall be responsible for prescribing such rules and regulations as the City Administrator shall deem necessary or expedient for the conduct of authority. The City Administrator shall have the authority to revoke, suspend or amend any rule or regulation of the City except those prescribed by the City Council.
C. 
Coordinate Departments. The City Administrator shall have the authority to coordinate the work of all the departments of the City and, at times of emergency, shall have the authority to assign the employees of the City to any department or function 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 or operation of the City under his or her jurisdiction and shall report on any condition or fact concerning the City Government with recommendations requested by the Mayor and City Council.
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Coordinate Officials. The City Administrator shall have the authority to overrule any action taken by a department head and may supersede the department head in the functions of the office when the City Administrator determines that such action is in the best interest of the City of Normandy. The City Administrator shall report such action to the Mayor in writing within twenty-four (24) hours of the City Administrator's action.
F. 
Appear Before The City Council. The City Administrator shall have the authority to appear before and address the City Council at any meeting, but shall not have a vote.
G. 
At no time shall the duties or powers of the City Administrator supersede the authority of or actions by the Mayor and City Council.
[R.O. 2012 §115.220; Ord. No. 434 §§1 — 2, 6-8-1999]
No member of the City Council 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 City Council or with the approval of the City Administrator. Except for purposes of inquiry, communications by members of the City Council with operating departments of the City shall be through the City Administrator.