Section 6.01. THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR. The City Administrator shall be the chief administrative officer of the City and shall be chosen by the City Council solely on the basis of training, experience, executive and administrative qualifications. The City Administrator shall be the City Clerk of the City. The City Administrator shall be appointed for an indefinite term and may be removed at any time by an affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council; but after serving as City Administrator for one (1) year, may demand written charges and a public hearing on the charges before the City Council prior to the date when final removal takes effect. After the hearing, if one is demanded, the City Council may suspend the City Administrator from office. The City Administrator may designate some properly qualified person to perform the duties of the City Administrator during absence or disability or while the office is vacant.
(Ord. 277, passed 11-17-14)
Subd. 1. The City Administrator shall see that this Charter and the laws, ordinances, and resolutions of the City are enforced.
Subd. 2. The City Administrator shall attend all meetings of the City Council and may take part in discussion but not vote.
Subd. 3. The City Administrator shall recommend to the City Council for adoption such measures as are necessary for the welfare of the people and the efficient administration of the City’s affairs.
Subd. 4. The City Administrator shall keep the City Council fully advised on the financial condition and needs of the City, and shall prepare and submit to the City Council the annual budget and capital program.
Subd. 5. The City Administrator shall submit to the City Council and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the City at the end of each fiscal year.
Subd. 6. The City Administrator shall see that all purchases and contracts entered into by the City for public improvements or other purposes are faithfully and honestly performed by the contractor, and that all street and other work ordered or authorized by the City Council is properly performed. No work shall be finally accepted until final inspection and approval by the City Administrator.
Subd. 7. The City Administrator shall direct and supervise all departments and officers of the City, except as otherwise provided by law or this Charter.
Subd. 8. The City Administrator shall perform such other duties and have such other powers as are prescribed by this Charter or may be required by the City Council.
(Ord. 277, passed 11-17-14)
(Ord. 277, passed 11-17-14)
Section 6.04. PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS. The City Administrator shall be the chief purchasing agent of the City. All City purchases and contracts shall be made or let by the City Administrator when the amount involved does not exceed an amount established at least annually by the City Council by resolution. All other purchases shall be made and all other contracts let by the City Council after recommendation of the City Administrator has first been obtained. Contracts shall be made in compliance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, and whenever competitive bids are required, the contract shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder consistent with the laws of the State of Minnesota. All contracts, bonds and instruments of any kind to which the City is a party shall be signed by the Mayor and the City Administrator on behalf of the City and shall be executed in the name of the City. The City Council may by ordinance adopt further regulations for the making of bids and the letting of contracts.
(Ord. 277, passed 11-17-14)
Section 6.05. SUBORDINATE OFFICERS. There may besuch other officers subordinate to the City Administrator as the City Council may establish by ordinance. Such other officers shall be subject to the direction of the City Administrator and shall have such duties in connection with the keeping of the public records, the custody and disbursement of the public funds, and the general administration of the City’s affairs as the City Council may prescribe. The City Administrator or such other officers may be designated to act as Secretary of the City Council and also as Treasurer. The City Council may by ordinance abolish offices which have been created by ordinance and it may combine the duties of various offices as it may see fit.
(Ord. 277, passed 11-17-14)
Section 6.06. CITY ATTORNEY. The City Attorney shall be a person who has been admitted to practice in the courts of the State of Minnesota prior to appointment. The City Attorney shall be the legal advisor of and attorney for the City and all departments or offices thereof in relation to their official powers and duties.
(Ord. 277, passed 11-17-14)
Section 6.07. CITY ASSESSOR. The City Council may designate or enter into a contract for a City Assessor that shall have and possess all of the qualifications, authority, rights, powers and duties of assessors under the laws of the State of Minnesota, now or hereafter enacted, together with the right to appoint a deputy or deputies, subject to the approval of the City Council.
(Ord. 277, passed 11-17-14)