(A) There is hereby created the office of the City Administrator. The City Administrator shall be appointed as provided in § 30.05(B)(1) herein. The City Administrator shall hold office during the term of the Mayor unless otherwise indicated at the time of appointment or in the applicable contract. The City Administrator shall be paid a salary in an amount of $90,000 or by contract approved by the City Council. No appointment or contract, however, shall exceed the term of the Mayor in office at the time of appointment.
(B) The City Administrator shall be responsible to the Mayor for the proper administration of the city. In discharging this responsibility, the City Administrator as administrative head of all departments shall:
(1) Direct, supervise and coordinate the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the city, except as otherwise provided by law;
(2) Attend, or cause a designee to attend, all City Council meetings. The City Administrator shall have the right to take part in all discussions, but shall not vote;
(3) Oversee the preparation of the annual appropriation and budget, and prepare and submit to the City Council by the date set by the City Council, a recommended annual appropriation and budget for city operations and a recommended capital program. When the annual appropriation and budget or capital program has been approved by the City Council, the City Administrator shall be responsible for the administration of the appropriation, budget and capital program;
(4) Direct, supervise and oversee the city’s application for, and administration of all federal, state, county and other monetary grants;
(5) Be responsible for all contract negotiations for the city;
(6) Submit to the City Council and make available to the public a complete report on the administrative activities of the city within 90 days of the end of each fiscal year;
(7) Make such other reports as the City Council may require concerning the operations of city departments, offices and agencies;
(8) Keep the City Council fully advised as to the present financial condition and future needs of the city;
(9) Be responsible for procurement of commodities and services for all city departments, offices and agencies, and promulgate purchasing rules which shall be followed by employees in the procurement of goods and services;
(10) Propose to the City Council such personnel rules and regulations, as the administrator deems necessary to manage the personnel policies of the city;
(11) Advise the City Council on pending decisions of public policy and recommend to the City Council the adoption of such measures as the Administrator may deem necessary or expedient for the health, safety or welfare of the community or for the improvement of administrative services;
(12) Be responsible for the conduct of all collective bargaining processes of the city, in conjunction with the respective department heads and any other officers appointed by the Mayor and/or City Council, and recommend to the City Council collective bargaining agreements for approval by the City Council, and shall be responsible for administering all contracts reached throughout the collective bargaining process;
(13) Provide staff support services for the Mayor and members of the City Council;
(14) Serve as the public information officer for the city;
(15) Be responsible for, and oversee information technology including, but not limited to, computer systems, cable television and telecommunications; and
(16) Perform such other duties as may be specified by law or assigned by the Mayor.
(Ord. 2021-013B, passed 6-8-2021)