(A) Purpose. The purpose of the Administrator is to carry out the policies established by the Council for the efficient administration of the business of the city.
(1978 Code, § 213.01)
(B) Duties and responsibilities. The Administrator shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) Supervise and provide administrative assistance to all departments, and coordinate and review activities of all consultants and advisory bodies;
(2) Implement city personnel policy, act as personnel officer, review employee performance and make recommendations to the Council on appointments, dismissals, promotions and compensation adjustments;
(3) Maintain or ensure that all laws, ordinances, resolutions, plans and programs of the city are followed and make recommendations to the Council for changes or additions, whenever necessary;
(4) Attend all special and regular meetings of the Council and participate in such meetings, and provide administrative support and suggestions to the Council as required;
(5) Prepare and submit to the Council the proposed annual budget, and enforce and administer all provisions of the adopted budget;
(6) Submit reports to the Council on the city’s financial status, budgeted operations and administrative activities, on a regular basis;
(7) Help the Council identify future needs of the city, make recommendations on long-range programs and capital improvements; recommend administrative change that may promote more efficient operation and administration of the city and improve the welfare of the community;
(8) Project needs for funding and investment; meet with auditors and investment advisors; coordinate public improvements and bond issue activities;
(9) Such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Council;
(1978 Code, § 213.02)
(10) He or she shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law or required of him or her by ordinance or resolutions adopted by the City Council.
(C) Appointment.
(1) The Administrator shall be chosen by the Council solely on the basis of training, experience and qualifications.
(2) The Administrator shall be appointed for an indefinite period by a majority of the Council.
(3) The provision of a hearing relative to removal herein does not in any way limit the ability or authority of the City Council to alter the duties herein or abolish the position of the Administrator.
(Ord. 85-7, passed 9-21-1985)