(A) Establishment. There is hereby created the office of City Administrative Officer.
(B) Powers and duties. The powers and duties of this office are established as follows:
(1) Advise the Mayor in policy formulation on overall problems of the city;
(2) Have major responsibility for preparation and administration of operating and capital improvement budgets under direction of the Mayor;
(3) Advise the Mayor in the appointment of subordinate administrative personnel if not delegated appointment authority by appropriate order;
(4) Have continuing direct relationships with operating department heads on implementation and administration of programs; and
(5) Perform related duties as required by statute or ordinances.
(C) Compensation. Compensation for the City Administrative Officer shall be as set from time to time by the City Council by ordinance in accordance with the personnel classification and pay plan.
(D) Oath and bond. No person shall be appointed or act as the City Administrative Officer unless such person has taken the oath required by Section 228 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and has provided a bond in the sum of $100,000 with corporate surety authorized to transact business in Kentucky and conditioned upon the performance of the duties specified herein.
(E) The employment policies and procedures of the city shall apply to this office.
(Ord. 210.1, passed 3-3-86)