There is hereby created the position of Administrator. The Administrator shall be the primary administrative officer of the City and shall be directly responsible to the Mayor and Council for the management of all of the City of Maumee's affairs placed in the Administrators charge by or under this Ordinance or other ordinances, resolutions or motions. This office of City Administrator is created by the authority granted to City council by Section 8 of the Maumee City Charter. The City Administrator shall have the following powers, duties, and authority:
(a) Direct and/or supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the city including but not limited to the Departments of Finance, Safety and Service and develop policies for their operations if necessary
(b) Hire, suspend, discipline, and dismiss City employees
(c) To enter into development agreements with developers, contractors, and other entities as necessary for development or redevelopment projects, building or remodeling projects, and other projects within the City of Maumee, upon such terms and conditions as approved by the City Law Director including terms and provisions which may waive certain Ordinance and Code requirements when necessary
(d) To execute contracts as provided for by Ordinances, Resolutions, Motions, or the Codified Ordinances
(e) To investigate, examine or inquire into the affairs or operations of any department, division, office, or employee or appoint or designate any person or officer to perform said investigation
(f) To prepare and submit the budget and any capital programs in coordination with the Finance Director and to assist in implementation and enforcement of the final budget approved by City Council
(g) Attend all council meetings, keep City Council fully apprised of the financial condition and needs of the City, and make such other reports as City Council may require as to the operations of the City
(h) Make recommendations to City Council concerning the affairs of the City and assist City Council in development of long-term goals and strategies for the City of Maumee
(i) Promote the City of Maumee and encourage cooperation among employees, council, staff, and citizens in developing policies
(j) The Administrator shall have such other powers, duties and authority as may be granted by Ordinances, Resolutions or Motions of City Council as currently in effect or as may hereinafter be adopted.
The City Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to approval by majority vote of the elected members of City Council. The City Administrator need not be a resident of the City of Maumee. City Council shall approve a contract with the City Administrator as to the terms, salary, and other employment conditions. The City Administrator may be removed at any time by a majority vote of the members elected to City Council, subject to any contract provisions as to termination. (Ord. 025-2022. Passed 4-11-22.)