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A. Definitions: As used in this section, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection:
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: A "controlled substance" as defined in the Illinois controlled substances act or "cannabis" as defined in the cannabis control act of the state of Illinois.
WORKPLACE: A site for the performance of work for the city of Marion, Illinois.
B. Drugs And Alcohol Prohibited: The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of controlled substance or alcoholic beverage by a city employee at a workplace is hereby prohibited. This prohibition shall apply to the employees of any contractor contracting with the city for goods or services.
C. Contractor Certification Of Drug Free Workplace: No contract will be awarded by the city unless the contractor has certified to the city it will maintain a drug free workplace as set forth herein. The certification required by this subsection shall be made on forms provided by the city.
D. Drug Free Awareness Program: The city shall establish an ongoing drug free awareness program to inform its employees about:
1. The danger of drug or alcohol abuse in the workplace.
2. The city policy of maintaining a drug free workplace.
3. The available drug or alcohol counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs.
4. The required participation in such counseling or rehabilitation program if convicted of a violation of any criminal drug statute.
E. Copies Of Provisions:
1. All city employees will be provided with a copy of this section as well as those who enter city employment hereafter.
2. A copy of this section shall be prominently displayed in each city workplace. (Ord. 1481, 6-21-1993)
F. Violations:
1. Any city employee found to be in violation of the federal or state criminal drug statutes by any judicial body authorized to make such findings or any city employee determined to be in violation of subsection B of this section independent of a judicial proceeding shall be subject to appropriate personnel action up to and including termination. (Ord. 1481, 6-21-1993; amd. 2013 Code)
2. Any city employee convicted of the violation of any criminal drug statute, such violation occurring in the workplace, shall notify the city of such conviction no later than five (5) days thereafter. (Ord. 1481, 6-21-1993)
There is hereby created the office of the city administrator. The city administrator shall be appointed by the mayor, with the advice and consent of the city council. The city administrator shall be chosen on the basis of executive, administrative, and educational qualifications with special emphasis on the actual experience in or knowledge of accepted practice with respect to the office. The city administrator shall have the minimum of a four (4) year college degree with major course study in public administration, and financial and personnel management or have work experience in those and related fields. To create a feeling of greater personal responsibility and to exhibit to the citizenry a sense of concern for the welfare of the city, the city administrator shall reside within the city limits. Neither the mayor nor any member of the city council shall receive such appointment during his term of office. (Ord. 2194, 3-31-2008; amd. Ord. 3081, 3-11-2013)
The city administrator shall be responsible to the mayor for the proper administration of such affairs of the city as may be assigned. In discharging this responsibility the city administrator shall, subject to direction of the mayor:
A. Coordinate the administrative functions of all departments, offices and agencies of the city.
B. Recommend appointments and when necessary for the good of the city, recommend suspension or removal of any city employee.
C. Attend city council meetings and participate when requested.
D. Recommend to the mayor and city council such action as may be appropriate for the enforcement of law and the ordinances of the city.
E. Assist the mayor and city council in preparation of ordinances or resolutions.
F. Assist the mayor as chief administrative officer of the city and perform such duties as directed by the mayor.
G. Coordinate activities between departments in consultation with the commissioner in charge to ensure efficient utilization of resources and maximize interdepartmental coordination.
H. Assist the city finance director-treasurer and respective commissioner in preparation of the city's annual budget.
I. Make such reports to the mayor and city council as may be required from time to time concerning the operations of the city departments and offices.
J. Consult with the director of safety and the director of human resources and risk management to recommend to the mayor for presentation to the city council such personnel rules and regulations as may be considered useful in management of city affairs including, but not limited to, changes or additions to the city personnel manual.
K. Research and collect information and assist departments in preparation of applications for grants and loans from governmental or private entities for city programs, offices, and services.
L. Participate to the extent requested in collective bargaining agreements and advise the council periodically during collective bargaining negotiations about issues being considered and the positions of such issues being taken in order that the city council may apprise of the position of the council before being presented with an agreement for final approval.
M. Assist the mayor and city council in investigating and responding to inquiries and complaints related to the operations of the city.
N. 1. Formulate in conjunction with the mayor, city council, department heads and others that may be designated, a long range strategic plan for the city.
2. Assist the commissioner of streets and public improvements and the commissioner of public property in formulating a cycle of review of city infrastructure.
3. Analyze current or potential municipal operations and provide recommendations to the mayor and city council.
O. Assist with the retention of current businesses and serve as a resource for new businesses.
P. Serve as the TIF coordinator.
Q. Conduct ongoing marketing for prospective businesses/industries.
R. Serve as a liaison to and have a working relationship with Marion chamber of commerce, Marion Main Street, Williamson County tourism, and other community partners.
S. Oversee the city website in conjunction with the internet technology director.
T. Other duties as directed. (Ord. 3081, 3-11-2013)
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