The corporate seal of the city shall be an impression showing
the word “seal” enclosed by the words “City of Slaton,
County of Lubbock, Texas” in a circle.
(1978 Code, sec. 1-13)
The city engineer shall provide two (2) identical maps of the
city, which shall truly reflect the boundaries of the city. One map
shall be placed in the office of the city engineer and the other map
shall be placed in the office of the city secretary and each shall
be placed on a wall or on a convenient stand so as to be immediately
accessible to any person desiring information reflected thereby. In
the event any territory is annexed to the city, the city engineer
shall immediately correct each map so as to add thereto the additional
territory, indicating on each of the maps the date of the annexation,
the number of the ordinances by which the annexation was accomplished
and a reference to the minutes or the ordinance records of the city
where such instrument is recorded in full.
(1978 Code, sec. 1-14)
(a)
The
office of city attorney is hereby abolished.
(b)
The
city commission may hereafter employ an attorney on a contractual
basis to assist the commission in the performance of governmental
functions, such attorney to be subject to discharge at any time by
vote of a majority of the city commission.
(1978 Code, sec. 2-7)
The governing body shall appoint a city administrator, who shall
be the administrative head of the municipal government under the direction
and supervision of the governing body.
(1978 Code, sec. 2-30)
The city administrator may or may not be a resident of the city
when appointed, but during the term of his office he shall reside
in the city.
(1978 Code, sec. 2-31)
(a)
The
city administrator shall be appointed for an indefinite period and
shall be subject to discharge at the will of the governing body. Upon
discharge, the administrator shall be entitled to and shall receive
one day’s pay for each full month of service as city administrator
as a severance allowance. This allowance shall be payable only in
the event discharge does not follow, and is not based upon, a final
conviction for an offense involving moral turpitude and arising out
of misconduct in the office.
(b)
The
rate of pay shall be based upon the average daily wage during the
last 120 days of service.
(c)
Payment
shall be made no later than the tenth (10th) day of the month following
discharge and, if not then paid, shall bear interest at a rate of
interest equal to the prime rate of Citizens Bank of Lubbock County,
or its successor, as established from time to time.
(Ordinance 517, sec. 2-32, adopted 1/8/90)
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.
(1978 Code, sec. 2-33)
The city administrator shall receive such compensation as the
governing body shall fix from time to time by ordinance and shall
furnish such surety bond as may be required by the governing body,
the premium to be paid by the city.
(1978 Code, sec. 2-34)
The powers and duties of the city administrator shall be:
(1)
To
devote all of his working time and attention to the affairs of the
city, and be responsible to the governing body for the efficient administration
of its affairs.
(2)
To
see that all laws and ordinances are enforced.
(3)
With
the advice of the governing body, to appoint and remove all heads
of departments. He shall have the power to appoint and remove all
subordinate employees.
(4)
To
exercise supervision and control over all departments created by the
governing body or that may hereafter be created by the governing body.
(5)
To
attend all meetings of the governing body with the right to take part
in the discussion, but having no vote; and he shall be notified of
all special meetings of the governing body.
(6)
To
see that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the city or
its inhabitants in any public utility franchise are faithfully kept
and performed, and upon knowledge of any violation thereof to call
the same to the attention of the governing body.
(7)
To
act as budget officer and as such to prepare and submit to the governing
body, prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, a budget of proposed
expenditures for the ensuing year, showing in as much detail as practicable
the estimated amounts required by months for the efficient operation
of each department of the city government and the reasons for such
estimated expenditures.
(8)
The city administrator, in addition to the foregoing subsection (7), shall make and file a budget as required by state law.
(9)
To
make a full written report to the governing body as soon after the
close of each month’s accounts as possible, showing the operation
and expenditures of each department for the preceding month, and a
comparison of such monthly expenditures, by departments, with the
allowances made for such departments in the annual budget, and to
keep the governing body fully advised at all times as to the financial
condition and needs of the city.
(10)
To act as purchasing agent for the city, and to purchase all merchandise,
materials and supplies needed by the city, and establish, if needed,
a suitable storehouse where such supplies shall be kept and from which
same shall be issued as needed; and to adopt such rules and regulations
governing requisitions and transaction of business between himself
as such purchasing agent and the heads of the departments, officers
and employees of the city as the governing body may approve.
(11)
To recommend to the governing body the salaries to be paid each appointive
officer and subordinate employee of the city; and it shall be the
duty of the governing body to pass ordinances or resolutions, from
time to time, fixing rates of compensation.
(12)
To recommend to the governing body, in writing, from time to time,
for adoption, such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient.
(13)
To do and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by ordinance
or resolution of the governing body.
(1978 Code, sec. 2-35)
