The position of city administrator is hereby established and
created in the city.
(Ordinance 22-698-15, § 1,
adopted 9/1/2022)
(a)
The city
administrator shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation
of the majority of the city council at a regular or special meeting.
Before making such appointment, the mayor shall advertise the position
opening and, with the assistance of city council, screen applicants
for the position of city administrator. Residence in the city is not
a qualification for the position of city administrator.
(b)
The city
administrator shall be responsible to the mayor and city council and
subject to their supervision and direction. He or she shall exercise
those administrative powers and have the responsibilities set forth
herein.
(c)
No member
of the governing body shall be appointed to the position of city administrator
during the term of office for which he or she was elected or appointed
or within two years after the expiration of such term of office.
(Ordinance 22-698-15, § 1,
adopted 9/1/2022)
The city administrator shall be appointed for an indefinite
term, shall serve at the will and pleasure of the city council, and
shall be subject to discharge at any time, with or without cause,
by a majority vote of those members of the city council qualified
and serving. It is specifically provided that no person appointed
to the position of city administrator shall have any entitlement,
contractual right, or property right in such position or to continued
employment by the city.
(Ordinance 22-698-15, § 1,
adopted 9/1/2022)
During the absence or disability of the city administrator for
a period of not more than 15 consecutive working days, he or she may,
with the prior approval of the mayor, designate an officer or employee
of the city to perform the functions of the city administrator during
such absence. If the absence of the city administrator should exceed
or is expected to exceed 15 consecutive working days the mayor shall
designate, with city council confirmation, some other qualified person
to perform the functions of the city administrator during such absence.
(Ordinance 22-698-15, § 1,
adopted 9/1/2022)
The powers and duties of the city administrator shall be as
follows:
(1)
Working
time; office.
Devote all of his or her working time and
attention to those affairs of the city under his or her supervision.
Maintain his or her office at, and work from the principal offices
of, the city, at the city hall.
(2)
Administration.
Be responsible to the mayor and city council for the efficient
administration of those affairs of the city under his or her supervision.
(3)
Compliance
with laws.
In cooperation with the city attorney, see
that all applicable state laws and all ordinances of the city are
obeyed and enforced.
(4)
Supervision.
Exercise supervision and control over all departments of the
city as they exist at the time of the adoption of this section, or
may have previously or may be hereafter created by the city council.
(5)
Personnel.
The city administrator may hire and discharge all department
heads and employees of the city, and in addition, promote, demote,
discipline, and take any and all other personnel actions against such
employees. Before taking any action to hire or discharge any employee,
the city administrator must consult with the affected department head
and the mayor. Before taking any actions to hire or discharge any
statutory officer, department head, or the chief of police, and subject
to all applicable laws regarding due process and notification to such
persons, the city administrator must consult with and receive appropriate
direction from the city council.
(6)
Meetings.
Attend all meetings of the city council. Attend executive sessions
of the city council only when requested or authorized to do so by
the mayor. He or she shall have the right to participate in all discussions
at those meetings of the city council but shall have no right to vote.
He or she shall be notified of all meetings of the city council. He
or she shall attend other meetings relating to city business when
requested to do so by the mayor.
(7)
Franchises.
See that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the city
and its inhabitants in any public utility franchise are faithfully
kept and performed, and upon knowledge of any violation thereof, bring
same to the attention of the mayor.
(8)
Budget.
Assist the mayor in budget matters and prepare and submit to
the mayor prior to each fiscal year a budget of proposed revenues
and expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year, in accordance with V.T.C.A.,
Local Government Code Ch. 102, as amended, showing in as much detail
as practicable the estimated amounts of money required for the efficient
operation of the city and each of its departments and the reasons
for such estimated expenditures.
(9)
Monthly
accounting: annual audit.
a.
Make
a full written report to the city council as soon as possible after
the close of each month's accounts showing the operations and expenditures
of each department of the city for the preceding month, together with
such other financial information and budget expenditure comparisons
on the mayor or city council may request. Further, he or she shall
keep the city council fully advised at all time as to the financial
condition and needs of the city.
b.
In accordance
with V.T.C.A., Local Government Code Ch. 103, he or she shall have
the city's annual audit and annual financial statement prepared by
an independent accounting firm approved by the city council.
(10)
Depository
contract; monthly report.
Make a full written report
to the city council at least monthly showing the status of the city's
accounts, investment funds, and the city's depository contract and
the security(ies) posted and pledged under said contract in accordance
with state law.
(11)
Contracts
and vendors; quarterly report.
Make a full written report
to the city council at least quarterly, or at such other shorter interval
as the mayor or city council may request, showing the status of each
and every city contract or agreement (private, governmental, or interlocal),
each and every vendor, contractor, or consultant, and showing expenditures
or receipts in accordance with said contracts and agreements.
(12)
Purchasing.
Supervise the purchase of all materials, supplies, services,
and equipment for which funds are budgeted; propose and supervise
those contracts necessary for the operation and maintenance of all
city services; conduct public bid openings, review all buds and proposals
submitted to the city, and present for approval and recommend to the
city council those he or she deems most advantageous to the city;
and insure compliance with all competitive bidding and competitive
sealed proposal requirements of State law governing the acquisition
or disposal of materials, supplies, services, equipment, and property
of the city.
(13)
Compensation
of employees.
Recommend to the city council and mayor
the salaries to be paid each officer, department head, and subordinate
employee of the city.
(14)
Procedures.
Recommend to the city council such procedures, practices, and
measures that he or she deems necessary or advisable to promote the
best interests of the city and its efficient, economical, and responsible
operation.
(15)
Notification
of mayor and city council.
Use his or her best efforts
to notify the mayor and each member of the city council within 48
hours of any alleged violation by the city or any of its officers
or employees of a federal, state, or city statute, law, rule, or regulation,
or of any cause of action or lawsuit against the city which may subject
it to any civil, criminal, or monetary liability.
(16)
Other.
Perform any and all other duties as may be prescribed by the
city council, not inconsistent with the laws of the State of Texas
governing Type A general law cities.
(Ordinance 22-698-15, § 1,
adopted 9/1/2022)
(a)
The city
administrator shall receive such compensation as the city council
shall fix from time to time. He or she shall also be entitled to receive
all fringe benefits provided to other full-time employees of the city
and such additional fringe benefits as the city council may approve.
(b)
He or
she shall furnish a surety bond in favor of the city in the minimum
amount of $100,000.00, or in such greater amount as shall be established
by the city council, conditioned that he or she will faithfully discharge
the duties of the office. The premium of such surety bond shall be
paid by the city.
(c)
The city
administrator is authorized to incur such reasonable business expenses
and professional duties in furtherance of the authorized business,
activities, and functions of the city as are approved by the mayor.
The city will pay for or reimburse the city administrator for such
expenses upon periodic and timely presentation of an itemized written
account (expense report) of such expenditures to the city council
for approval no later than 90 days after the expenses are incurred.
Such expenses as are charged to any city account or on credit shall
be included as a part of the referenced itemized written account (expense
report) to be approved by the city council.
(Ordinance 22-698-15, § 1,
adopted 9/1/2022)
