The Administrator shall perform the following duties:
(A) Direct the administration as provided by Council action, and state and federal statutes. Coordinate with Council in administering city affairs;
(B) Prepare reports and summaries relating to contemplated city projects and/or improvements and submit them with recommendations as may be required to the Council for study and subsequent action;
(C) Prepare an annual fiscal budget and capital improvement plan for submission to the Council. Maintain financial guidelines for the city within the scope of the approved budget and capital program;
(D) Prepare the annual financial statement and perform other duties as required in M. S. 412.141, as it may be amended from time to time;
(E) Attend and participate in all Council meetings. Attend at his or her discretion or by invitation other Committee and Commission meetings;
(F) Coordinate municipal programs and activities as authorized by the Council;
(G) Supervise the activities of all city department heads in the administration of city policy with authority to effectively recommend their employment and removal;
(H) Work in cooperation with the Council’s appointed attorney and engineer;
(I) Prepare news releases, develop and discuss public relations material with all concerned as required. Maintain good public relations with the general public;
(J) Consult with appointed officials and with other public or private agencies as may be required;
(K) Be fully informed regarding federal, state, and county programs which affect the city;
(L) Negotiate or delegate the negotiation of the terms and conditions of employee labor contracts for presentation to the Council;
(M) Perform all duties required of him or her by ordinances or resolutions adopted by the Council; and
(N) Recommend to the Council any other measures required for the efficient administration of city affairs and promotion of community welfare.
(Prior Code, § 2-63)