(A) Creation of Office. The Office of City Administrator is hereby created. The City Administrator shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the city and shall be responsible to the Lead City Commission for the proper administration of all affairs of the city.
(B) Appointment of City Administrator. The City Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of a majority of the Lead City Commission for a term of one year or until his or her successor is duly appointed and qualified.
(C) Powers and duties of City Administrator. The City Administrator shall perform all duties listed herein and have all powers as provided by law and by resolution or motion of the Lead City Commission.
(1) The duties of the City Administrator are as follows:
(a) Recommend to the Mayor and governing body the appointment, and if necessary, for the good of the city, the removal of department heads. Upon the recommendation of the department head, and if necessary, for the good of the city, remove any other employee;
(b) Prepare the budget annually and submit it to the governing body together with a message describing the important features and be responsible for its administration after adoption;
(c) Prepare and submit to the governing body as of the end of the fiscal year, a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the city for the preceding year;
(d) Keep the governing body advised of the financial condition and future needs of the city and make recommendations as may be deemed advisable;
(e) Recommend to the governing body a standard schedule of pay for each appointed office and position in the service of the city;
(f) Recommend to the governing body (from time to time), adoption of measures as may be deemed necessary or expedient for the health and improvement of administrative services;
(g) Consolidate or combine offices, positions, departments or units under his or her jurisdiction, with approval of the governing body. The City Administrator may be the head of one or more departments with approval of the governing body;
(h) Attend all meetings of the governing body unless excused therefrom and take part in the discussion of all matters coming before the governing body. The City Administrator shall be entitled to notice of all regular and special meetings of the governing body;
(i) Supervise the purchase of all materials, supplies and equipment for which funds are provided in the budget. No purchase shall be made, contract let or obligation of service incurred for any item which exceeds the current budget appropriation by the governing body. No contract in excess of the amount established by state law shall be let except by the governing body. The Administrator may issue rules governing purchasing procedures within the administrative organization, as the governing body shall approve;
(j) See that all laws and ordinances are duly enforced;
(k) Investigate the affairs of the city or any department or division thereof. Investigate all complaints in relation to matters concerning the administration of the government of the city, and in regard to service maintained by the public utilities in the city, and see that all franchises, permits and privileges granted by the city are faithfully observed;
(l) May simultaneously hold any other appointed offices of the city to include, but not be limited to, the position of Municipal Finance Officer; and
(m) Perform other duties as may be required by the governing body, not inconsistent with the laws or ordinances of the municipality or state.
(2) Examples of work City Administrator will be required to perform:
(a) Attend meetings of the Lead City Commission and meetings between the Lead City Commission and other governmental officials, business and private citizens, act as an official representative of the city at public and organization meetings;
(b) Draft correspondence including letters, proclamations, prepare reports and research on special projects as directed;
(c) Maintain liaison relationships and coordinate with executive, legislative and administrative officials at the federal, state and local government levels and assist with review of departmental applications for federal and state aid;
(d) Direct and advise department heads concerning activities and plans for various departments. Transmit requests and recommendations from the Lead City Commission and the Mayor to the various department heads; and
(e) Other duties and functions as are necessary or incidental to the proper performance of the position of City Administrator.
(D) Compensation. The City Administrator shall receive compensation as the Lead City Commission shall fix.
(Ord. 961-04, passed 10-25-2004; Ord. 1033-15, passed 4-6-2015)