[11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 8423]
The City Administrator shall be appointed by the Council solely
on the basis of her/his executive and administrative qualifications,
experience, and education.
(a)
The City Administrator shall have at minimum a bachelor's degree
in public, municipal, or business administration or related field.
A combination of a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field and
experience in municipal management may be considered by Council.
(b)
Candidates with a master's degree in a related field will be
given preference during the recruitment process.
(c)
The candidate selected for the position must have a minimum of seven
years' experience in business, nonprofit, or local government
management.
(d)
S/he shall be eligible to be a member or associate member of the
International City/County Management Association or successor organization.
(e)
At the time of her/his appointment, s/he need not be a resident of
the City or of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Council by an affirmative
vote of at least four members of the Council may authorize residency
outside City limits. If Council does not vote to permit residency
outside City limits, the City Administrator must become a resident
of the City within one year of employment.
[11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 8423]
(a)
The City Administrator is an "at will" employee and shall serve at
the pleasure of Council. Council is authorized to enter into an employment
agreement by majority vote with the City Administrator that may include
the following points:
(1)
A specified period of employment consistent with the laws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
(2)
Duties, responsibilities, and authority.
(3)
Compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment.
(4)
Pension benefits.
(5)
Resignation and/or termination provisions.
(6)
Severance.
(7)
Performance evaluation.
(8)
Any other items mutually agreed upon.
(9)
No terms of the agreement shall contradict the Charter, Administrative
Code, Personnel Code or laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
(b)
The City Administrator may be removed from office by a vote of at
least four members of the Council at any time subject to the terms
of her/his Council-approved employment agreement.
[11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 8423]
The City Administrator may name a qualified administrative officer
of the City to perform his/her duties during his/her temporary absence
or disability. If s/he fails to name a deputy, or, if his/her absence
or disability continues for more than 30 days, the Council may appoint
an officer of the City or such other qualified person to perform the
duties of the City Administrator until s/he shall return or her/his
disability ceases.
[11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 8423]
The City Administrator shall be the chief administrative officer
of the City. The City Administrator shall be responsible to the Council
for the administration of all City affairs assigned to him/her by
this Charter or by ordinance. The City Administrator shall:
(a)
Provide for the enforcement of all laws and ordinances of the City.
(b)
Appoint or remove all department directors with the consent of the
Council.
(c)
Appoint or remove all other City employees as provided herein or
by ordinance.
(d)
Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices
and agencies within City government, except as otherwise provided
by the Charter or law, and to make recommendations to Council concerning
the affairs of the City.
(e)
Negotiate contracts on behalf of the City, subject to the approval
of the Council.
(f)
Make recommendations concerning the nature and location of City improvements.
(g)
Assure that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the City
or its inhabitants in any statute, public utility franchise or other
contract are faithfully kept and performed and shall bring violations
to the attention of the Council.
(h)
Prepare an agenda for and attend all public meetings of the Council
(except those in which personnel decisions regarding the City Administrator
are discussed) with the right to take part in discussions, but without
the right to vote.
(i)
Make such recommendations to the Council concerning policy formulation
as s/he deems necessary.
(j)
Keep the Council and the public informed of the conduct of City affairs.
(k)
Oversee the preparation and submission of the annual budget and budget
message to the Council and administer the budget approved by the Council.
(l)
Carry out all policies they established by Council for the proper
administration of City affairs within the jurisdiction of the Council.
(m)
Prepare an annual report.
(n)
Perform such other duties as may be required by ordinance or resolution
of the Council.
[11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 8423]
[11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 8423]
All departments, offices, and agencies under the supervision
of the City Administrator shall be administered by a department director
appointed with the consent of Council. The City Administrator may
serve as department director of one or more departments, offices,
or agencies or may appoint one department director as the head of
two or more departments or agencies.
[11-10-2022 by Ord. No. 8423]
The City Administrator shall annually provide a lawful fidelity
bond in an amount to be approved by the Council. The premium of the
bond shall be paid by the City.
