[Ord. #58-043, 1958 Code § 2.60; amended 9-6-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-04]
The Administrative Officer shall be appointed by the City Council
and serve at and during the pleasure of the Council; provided, however,
the Administrative Officer shall not be removed from office during
or within a period of ninety (90) days next succeeding any general
municipal election in the City at which election a member of the Council
is elected, except by a unanimous vote of the members of the Council.
Such person shall be chosen on the basis of their executive and administrative
qualifications.
The purpose of this provision is to permit any newly elected
member of the Council to observe the actions and ability of the Administrative
Officer in the performance of the powers and duties of the office.
[Ord. #58-043, 1958 Code § 2.61; Ord. #85-03]
The Administrative Officer shall have the following duties:
a. Subject to the provisions of the Charter, to suspend and discipline
all officers, department heads and employees; to nominate for appointment
by the Council, Officers, department heads and employees; and recommend
for dismissal of same to the Council. This subsection shall not apply
to those department heads and Officers who are elected thereto by
Charter. A department head disciplined by the Administrative Officer
may appeal the action to the City Council, which appeal procedure
shall be in accordance with and pursuant to the Personnel Rules and
Regulations.
b. To supervise the administrative affairs of the City, and as directed
by the City Council.
c. To make such recommendations to the Council concerning the affairs
of the City, including the proposal of ordinances and resolutions
as the Administrative Officer finds necessary for effective management
or in the public interest.
d. To keep the Council advised of the financial condition of the City,
and future needs of the City, and make and supply such financial reports
to effectuate the purpose of this subsection.
e. To see that the ordinances of the City and the applicable laws of
the State are enforced.
f. To direct the purchasing activities for the City and all of its agencies.
g. To oversee the operations of departments and other agencies of the
City, and of all contracts to which the City is a party, and to assure
proper performances.
h. To see that all permits, privileges and franchises granted by the
City are faithfully performed.
i. When directed by the City Council, to represent the City in its inter
governmental relations, and to negotiate contracts for joint-governmental
actions, subject to Council approval.
j. To exercise general supervision over all public property under control
of the City.
k. To attend all meetings of the City Council unless excused, and such
meetings of boards and commissions as he or she chooses or which he
or she is directed to attend by the Council, and to participate in
discussion at such meetings.
l. To recommend such general rules and regulations as he or she may
deem necessary or expedient in the general conduct of the administrative
departments under his or her supervisorial authority.
m. To devote full time to the duties of the office and to the interests
of the City.
n. When directed by the City Council, to act as the City's representative
and negotiator in the meet and confer process with the employee-recognized
bargaining units in accordance with the ordinances of the City pursuant
to the Milias-Meyers-Brown Act. It is the intention of this subsection
that the City Council may direct the City Administrator to act as
the City's sole representative and negotiator or to act with other
persons, who may be directed or retained by the City to perform similar
or identical functions.
o. To coordinate with all departments information for the annual budget,
prepare same for submission to the Council.
p. To maintain continuing review of classification of all employees,
oversee and report on the affirmative action program, recommend any
organizational structure or restructure, conduct staff interviews,
preside at department head meetings, and establish administrative
procedures where necessary.
[Ord. #58-043, 1958 Code § 2.62]
Nothing in this section shall be construed as a limitation on
the power or authority of the City Council to enter into any supplemental
agreement with the Administrative Officer or delineating additional
terms and conditions of employment not inconsistent with any provisions
of this section.
[Ord. #58-043, 1958 Code § 2.63]
The Administrative Officer shall have the administrative and
fiscal supervisorial authority as prescribed by the City Council over
all departments and agencies of the City, other than those assigned
to the office or department by law. The heads of the administrative
departments under the Administrative Officer shall report to the Administrative
Officer for the efficient administration of their respective departments,
and the Administrative Officer may designate acting department heads
when necessary to assure continuity of the City's business.
[Ord. #58-043, 1958 Code § 2.64]
The City Council shall designate one of the other officers of
the City to serve as Administrative Officer pro tem, during any absence
or disability of the Administrative Officer.