The position of city administrator is created.
(Ordinance 4-97, sec. 1(A), adopted 12/16/1997; 1999 Code, sec. 2-161)
The city administrator shall be appointed by a majority vote
of the city council for an indefinite term. He shall be chosen by
the council solely on the basis of his executive and administrative
qualifications with special reference to his actual experience in
or his knowledge of accepted practice in respect to the duties of
his office set forth in this division. At the time of his appointment
he need not be a resident of the city or state, but he shall become
a resident of the city within six months of his appointment. No member
of the city council shall receive such appointment during the term
for which he shall have been elected nor within one year after the
expiration of such term.
(Ordinance 4-97, sec. 1(B), adopted 12/16/1997; 1999 Code, sec. 2-162)
The city administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the city
council. The city council may remove the city administrator from office
at any time by a majority vote of the members of the city council.
Such removal may be made with or without cause. If requested by the
city administrator, the city council shall have a public hearing to
be held within not more than 30 days from the date the city administrator
has been removed from his office. During the interim between the vote
for removal and the requested public hearing, the city council may
suspend the city administrator from all duties, but the city administrator’s
salary shall continue until the removal shall become final. The removal
shall become final at the initial vote of the city council or upon
a subsequent vote held at the public hearing. If the city council
shall not vote to remove the city administrator at the public hearing,
the city administrator shall continue in his job as city administrator.
If the city administrator is removed for any reason, he shall be paid
all accumulated vacation and other benefits as prescribed by the city
council. All vacation time for the city administrator shall be used
by the city administrator in the year which it is accrued. There shall
be no accumulation of vacation time to the next yearly period. If
a city administrator does not take all of his vacation time due to
an excessive workload, the city council may pay for the non-used vacation
time, but such payment shall be at the sole discretion of the city
council. The city council has the discretion as to whether or not
to pay for such vacation time.
(Ordinance 4-97, sec. 1(C), adopted 12/16/1997; 1999 Code, sec. 2-163)
The city administrator shall receive such compensation and benefits
as may be fixed by the city council.
(Ordinance 4-97, sec. 1(D), adopted 12/16/1997; 1999 Code, sec. 2-164)
Powers and duties of the city administrator shall be as follows:
(1)
To
devote all of his primary working time and attention to the affairs
of the city, and be responsible to the city council for the efficient
administration of its affairs.
(2)
To
see that all laws and ordinances are enforced.
(3)
To
exercise supervision and control over all departments created by the
council or that may hereafter be created by the council. The city
administrator shall be charged with soliciting and screening applications,
securing interviews with potential employees, and filling vacancies
in the city workforce. The city administrator shall have the authority
to eliminate nonessential positions and dismiss, demote, promote,
discipline or suspend any employee subject to the provisions of the
personnel policy adopted on September 15, 1998, funds allocated in
the budget, and any state or federal statutes.
(4)
To
attend all meetings of the council with the right to take part in
the discussion, but having no vote, and shall be notified of all special
meetings of the council.
(5)
To
act as budget officer and as such to prepare and submit to the council,
prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, a budget of proposed expenditures
for the ensuing year, showing in as much detail as practical the estimated
amounts required by months for the efficient operation of each department
of the city government and the reasons for such estimated expenditures,
and be responsible for its administration after adoption.
(6)
In addition to subsection (5) of this section, to prepare and file the budget with the appropriate agencies, and file all public notices required by the laws of the state to complete a city budget.
(7)
To
prepare and submit to the city council as of the end of the fiscal
year a complete report on the finances and administrative activities
of the city for the preceding year.
(8)
To
keep the city council advised of the financial condition and future
needs of the city, and make such recommendations as he may deem desirable,
make proposals for applications for state and federal grants, and
make required reports for such grants as may be applicable and desirable
for city needs.
(9)
To
supervise the purchase of all materials, supplies and equipment for
which funds are provided in the budget; purchase materials and supplies
necessary for operation or maintenance of city services for amounts
up to and including $5,000.00; after receiving authorization from
the city council to do so, let and receive bids for purchases and
contracts of $15,000.00 or more, and present them to the city council
for approval; and advise the city council on the advantages or disadvantages
of contract and bid proposals. No purchase shall be made, contract
let or obligation incurred for any item or service which exceeds the
current budget appropriation without a supplemental appropriation
by the city council. The city administrator may issue such rules governing
procedures for purchasing within the administrative organization as
the city council shall approve. All sealed bids received shall be
opened in public and thereafter shall be subject to public inspection.
(10)
To investigate the affairs of the city, or any department or division
of the city, investigate all complaints in relation to matters concerning
the administration of the government of the city and regarding service
maintained by the public utilities in the city, and see that the quality
of service be maintained by the outside employees, and see that all
franchises, permits and privileges granted by the city are faithfully
observed.
(11)
To do and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by ordinances
or resolution of the city council.
(12)
To report to the mayor and city council, but will be directly supervised
by the mayor on administrative matters.
(Ordinance 4-97, sec. 1(E), adopted 12/16/1997; 1999 Code, sec. 2-165)
In case of accident, disaster or any other circumstance creating
a public emergency, the city administrator may award contracts and
make purchases for the purpose of meeting such emergency, but he shall
file within 72 hours with the city council a certificate showing such
emergency and the necessity for such action, together with an itemized
account of all expenditures.
(Ordinance 4-97, sec. 1(F), adopted 12/16/1997; 1999 Code, sec. 2-166)
The city administrator shall furnish a surety bond to be approved
by the city council, such bond to be conditioned on the faithful performance
of his duties. The premium of the bond shall be paid by the city.
The amount of the bond shall not exceed $100,000.00.
(Ordinance 4-97, sec. 1(G), adopted 12/16/1997; 1999 Code, sec. 2-167)
