[R.O. 1994 § 105.320; Ord. No. 88-26 § 1, 10-11-1988]
There is hereby created and established the office of City Administrator for the City of Lake Ozark, Missouri.
[R.O. 1994 § 105.330; Ord. No. 88-26 § 2, 10-11-1988; Ord. No. 91-1 § 4.22, 2-12-1991]
The Mayor with the advice and consent of a majority of the members of the Board of Aldermen shall appoint a City Administrator who shall be the Chief Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and who 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.
[R.O. 1994 § 105.340; Ord. No. 88-26 § 3, 10-11-1988; Ord. No. 91-1 § 4.23, 2-12-1991]
A. 
The Board of Aldermen shall provide, as minimum qualifications, that the City Administrator 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 qualifications.
B. 
The person appointed to the position 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.
[R.O. 1994 § 105.350; Ord. No. 88-26 § 4, 10-11-1988]
The City Administrator, before entering upon the duties of his/her 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 of Aldermen and such bond shall insure the City of Lake Ozark for the faithful and honest performance of the duties of the City Administrator of the City of Lake Ozark and for rendering a full and proper account to the City of Lake Ozark for funds and property which shall come into the possession or control of the City Administrator.
[R.O. 1994 § 105.360; Ord. No. 88-26 § 5, 10-11-1988]
The City Administrator shall receive such compensation as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Aldermen and paydays for such compensation shall be the same as other employees.
[R.O. 1994 § 105.370; Ord. No. 88-26 § 6, 10-11-1988; Ord. No. 2002-05 § 1, 4-9-2002]
The City Administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Aldermen. The Mayor and a majority of all the Board of Aldermen, may remove the City Administrator from office at will. If requested, the Board of Aldermen shall grant the City Administrator a public hearing within thirty (30) days following notice of such removal. During the interim, a majority of all the Board of Aldermen, 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, if the City Administrator shall be removed for acts of dishonesty or acts of moral turpitude, such salary shall not be continued. The above language shall prevail unless otherwise specified in an employment agreement.
[R.O. 1994 § 105.380; Ord. No. 88-26 § 7, 10-11-1988; Ord. No. 91-1 § 4.24, 2-12-1991; Ord. No. 2000-07 § 1, 3-28-2000]
A. 
The duties of the City Administrator are as follows:
1. 
The City Administrator shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the City Government. The City Administrator shall coordinate and supervise directly or indirectly the operation of all departments of the City of Lake Ozark.
2. 
Purchasing. The City Administrator shall be the Purchasing Agent for the City of Lake Ozark. The City Administrator, subject to any regulations which the Board may adopt, shall contract for a purchase or issue purchase authorization for all supplies, materials and equipment for the offices, departments and agencies of the City Government. Every such contract or purchase exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) shall require the prior approval of the Board. The City Administrator may also transfer to or between offices, departments and agencies or may sell surplus or obsolete supplies, materials and equipment subject to such regulations as the Board may adopt.
3. 
Budget. The City Administrator shall be the Budget Officer of the City of Lake Ozark and 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 that reflects the values and priorities of the Board of Aldermen for their final approval.
4. 
Financial Reports. The City Administrator shall make or cause to be made 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.
5. 
Annual Reports. The City Administrator shall prepare and present to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen an annual report of the City's affairs, as the Board of Aldermen by ordinance, resolution or motion may require.
6. 
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 Board of Aldermen. The City Administrator, after consultation with department heads, shall approve advancements and appropriate pay increases with the approved pay plan and position classification system. The City Administrator shall have the power to appoint and remove (in accordance with Personnel System regulations approved by the Board of Aldermen) all employees of the City of Lake Ozark. The City Administrator shall also make recommendations of appointment and removal of any appointive officers subject to Section 79.240, RSMo.
7. 
Police Formulation. The City Administrator shall recommend to the Board of Aldermen adoption of such measures as he/she may deem necessary or expedient for the health, safety, or welfare and economic advancement of the City.
8. 
Boards And Committees. The City Administrator shall work with all City boards and committees to help coordinate the work of each.
9. 
Attend Board Of Aldermen Meetings. The City Administrator in as much as is practicable shall attend all meetings and workshops of the Board of Aldermen.
10. 
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.
11. 
State And Federal Aid-Programs. The City Administrator shall coordinate Federal and State programs which may have application to the City of Lake Ozark.
12. 
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 Lake Ozark in as much as possible.
13. 
Press Release. The City Administrator shall be responsible for keeping the public informed in the purposes and methods of City Government through all available news media.
14. 
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 Lake Ozark and entrusted to his/her care.
15. 
Promotion Of Business Community. The City Administrator shall endeavor to promote the City for commercial development, and to encourage business activity within the City.
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Miscellaneous. In addition to the foregoing duties, the City Administrator shall perform any and all other duties or functions, within his/her authority prescribed by the Board of Aldermen.
[R.O. 1994 § 105.390; Ord. No. 88-26 § 8, 10-11-1988]
A. 
City Property. The City Administrator shall have responsibility for all real and personal property of the City of Lake Ozark. 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 the 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 regulations of the administrative service.
C. 
Coordinate Departments. The City Administrator shall have the power to coordinate the work of all the departments of the City, and, 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 examine or inquire into the affairs or operation of any department of the City and shall report on any condition or fact concerning the City Government requested by the Board of Aldermen by motion or resolution.
E. 
Coordinate Officials. The City Administrator shall have the power to overrule any action taken by a department head, and may supersede him/her in the functions of his/her office.
F. 
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.
G. 
At no time shall the duties or powers of the City Administrator supersede the actions except by ordinance, resolution or motion by the Board of Aldermen.
[R.O. 1994 § 105.400; Ord. No. 88-26 § 9, 10-11-1988]
No member of the Board of Aldermen shall directly interfere with the conduct of any department or duties of employees subordinate to the City Administrator.