(A) This section shall be known as the Section Establishing Position of City Administrator.
(B) The city hereby establishes the position of City Administrator for the city.
(C) The characteristics of the office of City Administrator shall be to administer and coordinate all phases of city operation under executive direction.
(D) Specific powers, duties, and responsibilities of the office are as follows:
(1) Offer advice and policy formation on overall operation of the city;
(2) Implement directives and policies of the city;
(3) Present reports to Mayor and City Council of the condition of city and city business;
(4) Plan, evaluate and administer all phases of municipal operations including financing and budgeting, personnel, planning, building and zoning, police protection, fire protection, contract review and negotiations;
(5) Recommend candidates for hiring as city employees;
(6) Direct and coordinate department heads concerning the implementation and administration of programs, responsibility for granting acquisition of management;
(7) Preparation and administration of the operating and capital improvement budgets; and
(8) Responding to public requests, meeting with citizens in regard to municipal services, serve in liaison with other governmental units, represent the city in public relations at civic, church, school, similar organizations, and communication with news media, any and all other functions consistent with this list of specific responsibilities, powers and duties, and all duties and responsibilities of the position as outlined in KRS 83A.090 which are not specifically listed herein.
(E) Oath of office and bond shall be as required in Section 631.01 and Section 631.02 of the City Code of Ordinances.
(F) Compensation for the City Administration shall be in accordance with § 31.02 of the City Code of Ordinances.
(G) Position qualifications/training and experience are as follows: Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, Public Administration or related field from an accredited college or university supplemented by three years of progressively responsible experience in management; or any combination of education, training or experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform effectively the duties of the position.
(H) Special knowledge skills and abilities required by this position shall be extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of contemporary, private and public administration with emphasis on the planning, implementation and evaluation of policies and programs; working knowledge of executive and legislative policies and procedures; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, public and private officials in the general public; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to have leadership and management; maintaining a valid driver's license and remain insurable in order to operate a city vehicle; initiative and resourcefulness; analytical ability; leadership and administrative abilities; tact; diplomacy; firmness; patience; integrity; and sound judgment.
(I) Physical abilities necessary for the function of this position are: ability to operate standard office equipment; ability to access filing cabinets; visual ability sufficient to effectively operate office equipment; to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, et cetera; hearing ability sufficient to hold conversations with other individuals both in person and over a telephone; speaking abilities sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person or over a telephone; and freedom from mental disorders which would interfere with the performance of duties as described.
(Ord. 96-004, passed 7-9-96)