[Ord. No. 711 §1, 6-25-2014[1]]
A.
There is hereby created and established the office of City Administrator
for the City.
1.
Appointment and tenure. A qualified person
shall be appointed City Administrator for the City by the Mayor, such
appointment shall be approved by a majority of the Board of Aldermen.
The person so appointed shall serve as administrative assistant to
the Mayor for an indefinite term.
2.
Compensation. The City Administrator shall
be compensated for services as City Administrator in an amount to
be determined annually by the Board of Aldermen.
3.
The City Administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing
authority.
4.
Duties.
a.
Administrative office. The City Administrator
shall serve as the general supervisor of all City departments, their
officers, and employees. The City Administrator shall coordinate activities
between City departments to ensure the efficient utilization of equipment
and manpower, and maximize interdepartmental cooperation.
b.
Budget. The City Administrator shall be the
budget officer of the City and shall assemble estimates and financial
needs and resources of the City as a result of input from the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen and based on the City's historical budget
information.
c.
Purchasing. Assist in the purchasing of materials,
supplies, and equipment necessary and approved by the Board of Aldermen,
making sure funds are available prior to their purchase. The City
Administrator shall comply with the City's code relative to its
procurement policy.
d.
Personnel. The City Administrator shall, under
the supervision of the Mayor and if so directed by the Mayor and a
majority of the Board of Aldermen, act as the personnel officer of
the City.
e.
Policy. The City Administrator shall recommend
to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen adoption of such measures as the
City Administrator may deem necessary or beneficial for the health,
safety, or welfare of the City or for improvement of administrative
services for the City.
f.
Attend Board meeting. The City Administrator
shall attend all meetings of the Board of Aldermen and report to the
Board any items relative to the City which may need attention by the
Board of Aldermen. The City Administrator shall have the power to
appear before and address the Board of Aldermen at any meeting. The
City Administrator has the right to take part in the discussion but
may not vote. The City Administrator shall receive compensation (by
pay or time off) for attending meeting requested by Mayor and/or the
Board of Aldermen held outside the regular work hours.
g.
Conference attendance. The City Administrator
shall attend conferences, training seminar, and meetings applicable
to the business and needs of the City, whenever such attendance is
directed and approved by the Mayor and/or Board of Aldermen.
h.
Economic development. The City Administrator
shall correspond with all prospective businesses showing interest
in the City. This correspondence will demonstrate the City's
desire to procure new business and industry.
i.
City property. The City Administrator shall
maintain a record for all real and personal property of the City.
Such record shall be a result of a joint effort between the City Administrator
and the employees.
j.
Power of Administrator. At no time shall the
duties or powers of the City Administrator supersede the action by
the Mayor and/or Board of Aldermen.
k.
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 from time
to time.
l.
The Administrator will be informed and must agree to be subject
to random drug and alcohol testing as part of the terms of employment.
It will be mandatory to submit to drug and alcohol testing if involved
in any type of accident while on duty as part of the terms of employment.
m.
Vacation will be governed by the vacation schedule set by the
Board of Aldermen in June 1995.
n.
Upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party, this
contract may be terminated by the majority vote of the Board of Aldermen
of the City of Truesdale or by the party of the second part.
The Board of Aldermen shall elect a Clerk for such Board, to
be known as "the City Clerk", whose duties and term of office shall
be fixed by ordinance. Among other things, the City Clerk shall keep
a journal of the proceedings of the Board of Aldermen. He/she shall
safely and properly keep all the records and papers belonging to the
City which may be entrusted to his/her care; he/she shall be the general
accountant of the City; he/she is hereby empowered to administer official
oaths and oaths to persons certifying to demands or claims against
the City.
