(A) There shall be five administrative officers of the city (the City Clerk, the City Treasurer, the Fire Chief, the Operations Manager, and the Police Chief), nominated and appointed as described in Charter Section 3.01, sworn to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this state, and mutually responsible for the conduct and management of the affairs of the city in accordance with the Charter, this code, general law, and the ordinances, resolutions, and orders of Council.
(B) In addition to specific provisions concerning these officers elsewhere in the Charter and in this code, these officers shall hold administrative authority over their respective departments and shall competently and fairly exercise the power and duties described in this section over the personnel assigned to their departments by Council. These officers shall:
(1) Exercise sole responsibility for the appointment, delegation of authority, supervision, performance evaluation, and discipline, including removal, of all city employees assigned by Council to their respective departments, except as otherwise provided by law, or by rules adopted by Council.
(2) Exercise sole responsibility for the direction, supervision, and administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the city falling within their respective departments, except as otherwise provided by law, or by rules adopted by Council.
(3) Serve as the point of contact between elected officials, when they are acting in their capacity as elected officials, and the personnel assigned to these officers’ departments. Individual elected officials shall not attempt to influence or direct the work or actions of any employee, except as otherwise specifically allowed by law, or by rules adopted by Council.
(4) Attend all meetings of Council, with the right to take part in any discussion or deliberation. The administrative officers may not vote on issues before Council.
(5) Ensure that all laws, ordinances, and provisions of the Charter, code, and acts of the Council are faithfully executed and enforced.
(6) Collaborate to prepare and submit to the Finance Committee and Council the annual budget and capital program.
(7) Propose to the Council official acts of the city, including ordinances, policies, and rules, which Council may by ordinance or other action adopt with or without amendment.
(8) Make such reports as the Council may require concerning the operations of city departments, offices, and agencies.
(9) Keep the Council fully advised as to the condition and future needs of the city and make recommendations to the Council concerning the affairs of the city.
(10) Devote all assigned working time to the performance of the duties of their offices, and while occupying such offices are not to engage, directly or indirectly, or be actively interested in any private business which would conflict with the performance of duties concerning the affairs of the city.
(11) Propose annually to Council short- and long-term goals and objectives to be accomplished in the performance of their duties.
(12) Perform such other duties as are specified in the Charter, this code, or other acts of Council.
(Ord. 339, passed 11-21-2024)