(1) Administrative policy. The Administrator may establish administrative policies and procedures as may be necessary to ensure the proper and efficient operation of all departments and divisions of the city and may issue administrative orders to carry out administrative policies and procedures. The administrative policies and procedures shall be consistent with Minnesota Statues, city ordinances and Council policy. The Council shall be apprised of administrative policies and procedures.
(2) Fiscal control. The Administrator shall exercise control over the fiscal expenditures of all the departments and divisions of the city and appropriations which appear in the annual budget. The Administrator may allow purchases of up to $2,500 for budgeted item purchases. Purchases over the allowed maximum shall require the approval of the Council. No officer or employee of the city shall place any order or make any purchase except for a purpose and to the amount authorized in the budget resolution. The Council shall audit all claims and shall retain its power to disaffirm any order or contract entered into by the administrator on behalf of the Council.
(3) Personnel. All department directors and administrative personnel shall report directly to the Administrator. The Administrator shall recommend to the Council the hiring, promotion, demotion or dismissal of any regular or probationary full-time or part-time employee of the city. The Council shall make all final determinations with regard to the employment, promotion or dismissal of city employees.
(Prior Code, § 205.04) (Am. Ord. 3-19, passed 3-25-2019)