There is created the position of chief administrative officer (CAO), which position shall be filled by appointment by the mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the city council. The terms of his/her employment, including tenure, will be specified by a contract executed by the mayor with the approval of a majority of the city council. No provision of said contract may be contrary to the requirements of state law or city ordinance. The CAO serves at the pleasure of the mayor.
(Ord. 736 § 1, 1971; Ord. 963, 1977; Ord. 2364, 2001; Ord. 3173 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021)
The CAO shall be responsible for providing assistance and relief for the mayor and supervision of particular departments of the city as provided in a written job description. All authority and responsibility of the CAO shall be subject to the direction, authority and supervision of the mayor.
(Ord. 736 § 2, 1971; Ord. 2364, 2001)
The specific duties, powers, and responsibilities of the CAO, all subject to the direction, supervision, and authority of the mayor, shall be set forth in a written job description which may from time to time be amended by the mayor and subject to review by the city council.
(Ord. 736 § 3, 1971; Ord. 2364, 2001)
The CAO shall receive a salary in such amount as established by written contract approved by the city council and signed by the mayor.
(Ord. 736 § 4, 1971; Ord. 2364, 2001)