(A) Pursuant to KRS 83A.090 the office of City Administrative Officer is hereby created.
(B) The City Administrative Officer shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of City Council. The Officer shall not enter upon the duties of the office until he has been administered the oath of office, and executed bond in the amount of $5,000 with surety. The Officer shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
(C) The minimum requirements for the position of City Administrative Officer shall be a Bachelor's Degree with a major in public administration, business administration, or a related field (Masters Degree preferred), and must have considerable, progressively responsible experience in municipal affairs.
(D) The duties of the Administrative Officer shall include:
(1) Advising and counseling the Mayor in policy matters in the overall operation of the city;
(2) Having major responsibility for preparation and administration of the operating and capital improvement budgets under the direction of the Mayor;
(3) Advising and counseling the Mayor in the appointment of the subordinate administrative personnel;
(4) Having continuing direct relationships with the operating department heads on implementation and administration of municipal programs.
(5) Such additional duties lawfully delegated by the mayor from time to time in the course of the business of the city.
(E) The compensation of the City Administrative Officer shall be reasonable and commensurate with his qualifications and experience at the time of appointment, and shall be negotiated with the consent of Council.
(Ord. 86-2-1, passed 3-13-86)