In accordance with V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, section 22.071, the position of city administrator is hereby established as that of a municipal officer of the city. The city council shall fill the position of city administrator by appointment based solely on the person’s administrative ability. The city administrator shall serve at the will of the city council at a salary set by ordinance. The city administrator is not required to meet any residency qualifications.
(1996 Code, sec. 2-31)
If required by the city council, the city administrator must execute a bond in such amount prescribed by ordinance or resolution. The bond must be conditioned that the city administrator will faithfully perform the duties of the position. The premium for such bond shall be paid by the city.
(1996 Code, sec. 2-32)
The city administrator shall perform the duties as set forth in this code, in the position description in the city personnel manual, as amended, and such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by ordinance or resolution by the city council.
(Ordinance 326 adopted 3/9/16)
The city administrator shall oversee all employees of the city.
(1) 
Scope of authority.
The city administrator’s supervisory authority shall include hiring, reassigning, disciplining, and discharging employees, and any actions reasonably related and necessary to exercising this authority.
(2) 
Reporting.
The city administrator shall report in writing to the mayor all personnel actions taken.
(3) 
Grievance process.
Through its personnel policies, the city council shall establish procedures and criteria for employees aggrieved by actions of the city administrator to seek reconsideration by the city council.
(4) 
Council authority.
The city council retains the authority to override, veto, amend or repeal any supervisory action taken by the city administrator.
(5) 
Exceptions.
This section shall not apply to the city attorney, municipal court judges, chief of police or police officers.
(1996 Code, sec. 2-34)