[Ord. No. 953, 12-13-2018]
The Board of Aldermen does hereby adopt the City Administrator
form of government in accordance with Sections 77.042 through 77.048,
RSMo., and, further, does hereby establish the position of City Administrator.
The office of City Administrator shall be subject to the following:
A.
Appointment.
The City Administrator shall be employed by the Board of Aldermen,
with the approval of the Mayor, and the appointment may be for an
indefinite term of office. The City Administrator shall serve at the
pleasure of the Board of Aldermen.
B.
Qualifications.
The City Administrator shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of
age and shall devote his or her full time to the performance of the
duties of the Office. Unless expressly waived by the Board of Aldermen,
the City Administrator shall be a resident of the City or become a
resident within six (6) months of his or her appointment unless such
time is extended for good cause by the Board of Aldermen. Before entering
upon the duties of the Office, the City Administrator shall take an
oath or affirmation before some person authorized to administer oath,
that he or she possesses all the qualifications prescribed by law
for the Office, that he or she will support the Constitution of the
United States and of the State, that he or she will uphold the provisions
of all laws of the State and the Ordinances of the City, and that
he or she will faithfully demean himself or herself while in office.
C.
Duties:
The City Administrator shall be the chief administrative assistant
to the Mayor and, subject to the direction and supervision of the
Mayor, shall have general superintending control over the administration
and management of the government business, officers and employees
of the City. The City Administrator shall be responsible for the duties
and tasks directed by the Mayor or the Board of Aldermen from time
to time and as may be set forth in a job description developed by
the City. The City Administrator shall be accountable to the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen for all actions taken.
D.
Compensation:
The City Administrator shall receive such compensation as may be determined
from time to time by the Board of Aldermen by ordinance.
E.
Removal:
The City Administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of
Aldermen. The Mayor, with the consent of a majority of the entire
Board of Aldermen, may remove the City Administrator from office at
will, and such City Administrator may also be removed by a majority
vote of the entire Board independently of the Mayor's approval or
disapproval.
[Ord. No. 953, 12-13-2018]
Except as provided herein and in State law, the Mayor and Board
of Aldermen shall retain all the powers given to each by the laws
applying to the City before adoption of this Article, including, but
not limited to, the appointing and discharge of all officers and employees
of the City, shall be and all laws governing the City prior to adoption
of this Article and not inconsistent with the applicable provisions
of state law shall apply to and govern the City after it adopts this
Article. All ordinances and resolutions lawfully passed and in force
at the time of adoption of this Article shall remain in force until
repealed or altered by the Board of Aldermen.
