[Ord. No. 821 §1, 5-18-1976]
There is hereby created and established the office of City Administrator for the City of Albany, Missouri.
[Ord. No. 821 §2, 5-18-1976]
A qualified person shall be appointed City Administrator for the City of Albany by the Mayor; such appointment shall be approved by a majority of the Board of Aldermen. The person so appointed shall serve for an initial twelve (12) month term and thereafter as directed by the Board of Aldermen, subject to removal as provided by Section 105.680 and other provisions of this Article pertaining hereto.
[Ord. No. 821 §3, 5-18-1976; Ord. No. 893 §1, 4-17-1979]
The person appointed to the office of City Administrator shall be a resident of the City of Albany at the time of the effective date of such appointment; at least twenty-one (21) years of age and shall 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.
[Ord. No. 821 §4, 5-18-1976]
The City Administrator, before entering upon the duties of his 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 and such shall insure the City of Albany for the faithful and honest performance of the duties of the City of Albany and for rendering a full and proper account to the City of Albany 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 Albany; however, should the City Administrator be covered by a blanket bond to the same extent, such individual bond shall not be required.
[Ord. No. 821 §5, 5-18-1976]
The City Administrator shall receive such compensation as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Aldermen and such compensation shall be payable semimonthly.
[Ord. No. 821 §6, 5-18-1976]
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 two-thirds (⅔) vote of the Board independently of the Mayor's approval or disapproval. If requested, the Mayor and Board 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, or by vote of the Board without the Mayor's approval, may suspend the City Administrator from duty, but shall continue his 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.
[Ord. No. 821 §7, 5-18-1976]
A. 
Administrative Officer. The City Administrator shall be the Chief Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and as such shall be the Administrative Officer of the City Government. 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 Albany.
B. 
Purchasing. The City Administrator shall be the Purchasing Agent for the City of Albany and all purchases amounting to less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) shall be made under his direction and supervision, and all such purchases shall be made in accordance with purchasing rules and procedures approved by the Board of Aldermen. However Department Heads shall have authority to purchase up to fifty dollars ($50.00) without approval of the Board of Aldermen.
C. 
Budget. The City Administrator shall be the Budget Officer of the City of Albany 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 monthly 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. 
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. 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 all subordinate employees of the City of Albany. The City Administrator shall make recommendations of appointment and removal of Department Heads.
G. 
Policy Formulation. The City Administrator shall recommend to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen adoption of such measures as he 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. 
Codes Enforcement Officer. The City Administrator or his designee shall serve as Codes Enforcement Officer.
I. 
Board of Aldermen. The City Administrator shall submit to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen a proposed Agenda for each Board of Aldermen at least forty-eight (48) hours before the time of the regular Board of Aldermen meeting.
J. 
Boards and Committees. The City Administrator shall work with all City Boards and Committees to help coordinate the work of each.
K. 
Attend Board of Aldermen Meetings. The City Administrator shall attend all meetings of the Board.
L. 
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.
M. 
State and Federal Aid Programs. The City Administrator shall coordinate Federal and State programs which may have application to the City of Albany.
N. 
Conference Attendance. The City Administrator shall attend State and Regional conferences and programs applicable to his office, and the business of the City of Albany, whenever such attendance is directed and approved by the Board 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. 
Record Keeping. The City Administrator shall keep full and accurate records of all actions taken by him in the course of his duties, and he shall safely and properly keep all records and papers belonging to the City of Albany and entrusted to his care; and such records shall be and remain the property of the City of Albany and be open to inspection by the Mayor and Board 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 Board of Aldermen and work full-time for the City.
[Ord. No. 821 §8, 5-18-1976]
A. 
City Property. The City Administrator shall have responsibility for all real and personal property of the City of Albany. He 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 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 he shall deem necessary or expedient for the conduct of administrative agencies subject to his authority, and he 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 jurisdiction, and shall report on any condition or fact concerning the City Government requested by the Mayor or Board.
E. 
Coordinate Officials. The City Administrator shall have the power to overrule any action taken by a Department Head, and may supersede him in the functions of his office.
F. 
Appear Before the Board of Aldermen. The City Administrator shall have the power to appear before and address the Board at any meeting.
G. 
At no time shall the duties or powers of the City Administrator supersede the action by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
[Ord. No. 821 §9, 5-18-1976]
No member of the Board 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, or with the approval of the City Administrator.