The powers and duties of the City Administrator shall be as follows:
(A) The City Administrator shall attend all meetings of the City Council (unless excused by the Mayor); keep the City Council advised at all times of the affairs and needs of the City; make reports as requested by the City Council including but not limited to reports on City department operations.
(B) The City Administrator shall oversee all aspects of the personnel records for all employees.
(C) To represent the City to outside groups and agencies; coordinate City activities with those of other cities, counties, and outside agencies and organizations.
(D) Prepare the annual budget for consideration by the City Council and Mayor, and Budget Committee; serve as budget officer.
(E) Prepare, publish and post all legal notices as required; submit press releases to the news media; communicate with the public.
(F) Supervise preparation and presentation to the Council of ordinances and policies designed to maintain or improve the efficiency and effectiveness of City government.
(G) Act as purchasing agent for all departments of the City subject to such limitations and requirements as may be adopted by the City Council.
(H) To act as business manager for the City: supervising expenditures of all departments; overseeing collection of all sums of money due the City; analyzing the functions of all departments; making recommendations for greater efficiency of City government.
(I) Enforce all City ordinances in accordance with Council policies and priorities.
(J) Ensure enforcement of all franchises, leases, contracts, permits or other agreements granted by, or entered into by the City.
(K) Participate in Council goal setting and long-range planning, and implement Council goals, priorities and policies.
(L) To address and resolve citizen complaints and concerns consistent with City ordinances and Council policies.
(M) To supervise the recording, filing, and maintenance of all City records including deeds, easements, bonds, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, leases and other legal documents.
(N) The City Administrator shall perform such other duties required of him or her by Council, not inconsistent with law and the ordinances of the City.
(O) Endeavor at all times to exercise the highest degree of tact, patience, and professional courtesy in actions and communications in order to maintain the highest possible standard in public service.
(Ord. 679, passed 4-5-2023)