The office of the information systems manager is created and established as an at-will contract employee.
(Ord. 560 § 1, 1998)
A. 
The information systems manager shall receive such compensation as the city council shall determine.
B. 
The information systems manager shall receive an annual salary increase and such other benefits as shall from time to time be approved by the city council for all other department heads of city.
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In addition, the information systems manager shall be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses incurred by him or her in the performance of his or her official duties and services required by the contract.
(Ord. 560 § 1, 1998)
The information systems manager shall be exempt from the personnel rules and regulations.
(Ord. 560 § 1, 1998)
The information systems manager has the following duties and responsibilities:
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Manager and direct the various aspects of city information technology, including city computers, LAN/ WAN networks, internet/intranet requirements and telephone systems; coordinate information technology activities among city departments, governmental agencies, outside vendors and others;
B. 
Monitor day-to-day computer operations and resolve operational problems; insure that all systems are on line and functional; observe systems for malfunctions, inspect and remedy deviations from anticipated system performance levels; analyze processing errors to determine source and optimize performance;
C. 
Recommend proper equipment to meet the city's needs and designs, install and maintain information systems;
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Train and provide technical support to users regarding computer/telephone hardware and software;
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Stay current with latest technology;
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Plan and guide future growth of the city's information systems;
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Staff city committees and attend staff and city council meetings as necessary or requested;
H. 
Represent city at community and interagency meetings as directed;
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Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
(Ord. 560 § 1, 1998)