The city administrator shall be responsible to the mayor and city council for the proper administration of the city. In discharging this responsibility, the city administrator as administrative head of all departments shall:
(A) Direct, supervise, and coordinate the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the city, except as otherwise provided by law;
(B) Attend all city council meetings. The city administrator shall have the right to take part in all discussions, but shall not vote;
(C) Serve as the city budget officer and prepare and submit to the city council by the date set by the council, a recommended annual budget for city operations and a recommended capital program. When the annual budget or capital program have been approved by the city council, the city administrator shall be responsible for the administration of the budget and capital program;
(D) Direct, supervise, and oversee the city's application for, and administration of all federal, state, county, and other monetary grants;
(E) Be responsible for all contract negotiations for the city;
(F) Submit to the city council and make available to the public a complete report on the administrative activities of the city within 90 days of the end of each fiscal year;
(G) Make such other reports as the city council may require concerning the operations of city departments, offices, and agencies;
(H) Keep the city council fully advised as to the present financial condition and future needs of the city;
(I) (1) Be responsible for procurement of commodities and services for all city departments, offices, and agencies, and promulgate purchasing rules which shall be followed by employees in the procurement of goods and services:
(2) As a duly appointed purchasing agent for the city, the administrator is authorized to make purchases as provided for in the annual budget in an amount not to exceed $5,000;
(J) Propose to the finance committee of the city council such personnel rules and regulations, as the administrator deems necessary to manage the personnel policies of the city;
(K) Advise the city council on pending decisions of public policy and recommend to the council the adoption of such measures as the administrator may deem necessary or expedient for the health, safety, or welfare of the community or for the improvement of administrative services;
(L) Be responsible for the conduct of all collective bargaining processes of the city, in conjunction with any other officers appointed by the mayor and/or city council, and recommend to the city council collective bargaining agreements for approval by the council, and shall be responsible for administering all contracts reached throughout the collective bargaining process;
(M) Provide staff support services for the mayor and members of the city council;
(N) Serve as the public information officer for the city;
(O) Be responsible for, and oversee information technology including, but not limited to, computer systems, cable television, and telecommunications; and
(P) Perform such other duties as may be specified by law or assigned by the mayor and/or city council.
(Ord. O-1-01, passed 1-2-01)