The position of city administrator is hereby established, and
he shall be the chief administrative officer of the municipality.
He shall be chosen by the city council solely on the basis of his
training, experience and administrative qualifications. The city administrator
shall be appointed for an indefinite period by a majority of the city
council. The city administrator shall reside in the city limits and
may be removed at the will of the city council. The city administrator
shall be under contract with the city and such provisions and establishments
of office will be covered in detail in said document. The city administrator
shall serve as the city’s public works superintendent and assume
all duties as documented in this division.
(2002 Code, sec. 2.37(1))
(a)
The
duties and responsibilities of the city administrator shall be:
(1)
Subject to city council regulations and applicable laws, the city
administrator shall control and direct the administration of municipal
affairs.
(2)
The city administrator shall see that all laws, ordinances and resolutions
of the city are enforced.
(3)
The city administrator shall supervise the activities of all municipal
department heads and personnel of the city in the administration of
municipal policy with authority to effectively extend or terminate
their employment.
(4)
The city administrator shall attend and participate in all meetings
of the city council.
(5)
He shall be responsible for the preparation of the city council agenda
and recommend to the city council such measures as he may deem necessary
for the welfare of the citizens and the efficient administration of
the city. He may attend, at his discretion or at the direction of
the city council, other committee and commission meetings. The city
administrator shall prepare an annual fiscal budget and capital improvement
plan for the city council. He shall recommend all salaries for each
employee upon evaluation of the employee and it shall be the duty
of the governing body to approve all recommendations. He shall maintain
financial guidelines for the municipality within the scope of the
approved budget and capital program. He shall submit reports to the
city council on the financial condition of municipal accounts and
make sure the annual financial statement is prepared in accordance
with state statutes.
(6)
The city administrator shall handle all personnel matters for the
city in conjunction with policy established by the city council. He
shall negotiate or delegate the negotiation of terms and conditions
of employee labor contracts for presentation to the city council.
The city administrator shall represent the city at official functions
as directed by the city council and maintain good public relations
with the citizens of the community. The city administrator shall act
as purchasing agent for the city and be responsible in making all
purchases in accordance with the approved municipal budget and state
laws. He shall have the authority to sign purchase orders for routine
services, equipment and supplies for which the cost does not exceed
one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). All claims resulting from orders
placed by the city administrator shall be audited for payment by the
city council. He shall negotiate contracts for any kind of merchandise,
materials, equipment or construction work for presentation to the
city council and shall give opportunity for competition on purchases
and sales unless the nature of the sale or purchase is impossible.
(7)
The city administrator shall coordinate municipal programs and activities
as directed by the city council. He shall monitor all consultant and
contract work performed for the city. He shall coordinate the activities
of the city attorney.
(8)
The city administrator shall be informed regarding federal, state
and county programs which affect the municipality. He shall consult
with officials of both public and private agencies as may be required.
(9)
The city administrator shall inform the city council on matters dealing
with the administration of the city and prepare and submit to the
city council for adoption an administrative code encompassing the
details of administrative procedure.
(10)
The city administrator shall now act as the superintendent of the
city and shall plan, direct, manage and oversee the public works department,
which includes engineering, street construction and maintenance, parks,
water/wastewater management, permits, inspection and all facility
and equipment maintenance. The administrator shall evaluate and update
existing construction codes, read and interpret plans and technical
documents, and advise architects, designers, builders and owners on
code and procedural issues. A class C water and wastewater license
is required within 1 year of employment. Responsible for completing
and submitting any required forms or certifications to regulatory
agencies concerning water/wastewater operations.
(b)
The
city administrator shall receive such compensation as the governing
body shall fix from time to time.
(2002 Code, sec. 2.37(2))
The city administrator must have considerable knowledge of municipal
government operation, proper procedures, public relations, finances,
purchasing and all administrative requirements for proper municipal
operation, construction and maintenance methods as well as fleet maintenance
and operations methods. He must have knowledge of or ability to acquire
full knowledge of all laws affecting the municipality. He must have
the ability to provide harmonious relations with municipal employees
and the general public. He must have the ability to plan development,
to collect material and analyze for reporting and to conduct and implement
standards of procedure, operation and organization.
(2002 Code, sec. 2.37(3))
During the absence or disability of the city administrator,
the governing body shall designate some properly qualified person
to perform the duties of said office.
(2002 Code, sec. 2.34)
The city administrator shall furnish such surety bond as may
be required by the governing body by ordinance, the premium to be
paid by the city.
(2002 Code, sec. 2.36)
