(A) Establishment. There is hereby established the office of Chief Administrative Officer pursuant to authority contained in KRS 83A.080 and KRS 83A.090.
(B) Qualifications. To be eligible for appointment to this office, a person must be a graduate of a college or university of recognized standing (exception: four years of equivalent related experience may substitute for educational requirements); and have not less than two years of successful experience in responsible supervisory positions which have demonstrated a capacity for increasingly difficult and responsible assignments. He also must have a very good understanding of administrative duties, responsibilities, and problems; the ability to plan major operations; and be able to direct and supervise the work of others.
(C) Oath of office. The Chief Administrative Officer shall, before entering upon the discharge of duties of his office, take the oath set forth in § 31.01.
(D) Bond. The Chief Administrative Officer shall be bonded in the amount of $50,000.
(E) Power and duties. Under the general supervision of the Mayor, particularly with regard to the legality of policies and procedures not set forth below, but with considerable latitude and discretionary powers in the application of broad general policies of administration and with very wide latitude for independent or unreviewed action or decision, the Chief Administrative Officer will administer the functions of government in the city, which will include, but not be limited to the following:
(1) Advise the Mayor in policy formulation on overall problems of the city;
(2) Have major responsibility for preparation and administration of operation and capital improvements budgets under direction of the Mayor;
(3) Advise the Mayor in the appointment of subordinate administrative personnel if not delegated appointment authority by appropriate executive order;
(4) Make monthly reports to the Mayor on the overall functioning and performance of departments of the city. Conduct oral briefings with the Mayor when the situation requires consultation;
(5) Be responsible for day-to-day supervision of any and all departments of the city, delegating appropriate authority to accomplish the mission of those functions;
(6) Serve as ex officio member of all established committees appointed by competent authority for the purpose of informal input;
(7) Attend all meetings of the City Council, at the pleasure of the Mayor;
(8) Advise the Mayor in the promulgation of administrative procedures and be responsible for implementation and utilization of those procedures;
(9) Carry out all additional duties lawfully delegated by appropriate order of the Mayor and shall have the same powers as the Mayor in carrying out those duties;
(10) Execute all bonds, notes, contracts, and written obligations of the city delegated in writing by the Mayor; and
(11) Have continuing direct relationships with operating heads on implementation and administration of programs.
(F) Compensation. The Chief Administrative Officer shall receive compensation in an amount to be set by Council by ordinance.
(Ord. 89-1981, passed 6-23-82; Am. Ord. 148-1986, passed 2-17-86)