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All members of the boards and commissions, who are appointed by the City Council, are hereby indemnified and held harmless for acts or omissions occurring during the performance of their duties and within the scope of their appointment except where the act or omission is willful and wanton. Members of all boards and commissions and all others as appointed above shall have all immunities as provided for by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, as well as any other immunities as are established by law.
All provisions contained in this Code as applied to employees of the City shall apply to the members of boards and commissions and as are otherwise appointed to serve for the benefit of the City. (Ord. 11-18; Ord. 18-104)
In addition to the obligations imposed by the City Charter, the City Council Administrator shall have the powers and perform the duties set out in this part. The City hereby creates the Division of Legislative Services, to be directed and supervised by the City Council Administrator, to assist the City Council in the exercise of its legislative powers by providing non-partisan expertise and support to the City Council to inform policy-making, engage constituents and stakeholders, and promote responsive local governance. The City Council Administrator, with the consent of the Council, may employ personnel within the Division of Legislative Services. (Ord. 15-52; Ord. 23-19)
In addition to any other powers or duties conferred by the City Charter, this Code, other statutes, ordinances, rules or regulations, the City Council Administrator shall:
A. Assist the City Council President in the preparation and administration of agendas and associated materials, as required by the City Council's rules.
B. Ensure that directions from the City Council President and the City Council are communicated to City officers and other persons.
C. Communicate the intentions of the City Council President and the City Council to City officers and to other persons, and facilitate communication to the Council President and City Council from City officers and others.
D. Attend meetings and functions as required by the City Council President and City Council.
E. Assist with City Council responses to Colorado Open Records Act requests in cooperation with the City Attorney.
F. Assist the City Council President and City Council committees appointed by the President with preparation of the City Council budget and coordination with the Chief Financial Officer and Mayor in incorporating the City Council budget into the City's annual budget.
G. Assist the City Council with the preparation of the Annual Report to the Citizens and City Council's Strategic Plan.
H. Appoint, direct, and supervise the Administrator's personnel.
I. Delegate tasks to, and direct the actions of, Administrator's personnel.
J. Approve charges and expenses, as authorized by the annual budget, for the operations and facilities of the City Council and the City Council Administrator's personnel.
K. Perform such other duties as the Council President and City Council may direct from time to time.
L. Administer the recruitment and interviews for the City Council appointed Boards and Commissions, and prepare related legislative materials to include appointments and assist with the drafting of rules and procedures of City Council appointed Boards and Commissions in accord with City Code section 1.2.903.
M. Assist City Council with responses to constituent requests.
N. Provide research and analysis of proposed legislation and assist in drafting legislation in accord with City Code section 1.2.403.
O. Provide public communication and outreach for City Council.
P. Provide administrative support to City Council.
Q. Plan and coordinate the Swearing-In ceremony of new Councilmembers and the farewell of outgoing Councilmembers. (Ord. 15-52; Ord. 23-19)