117.01 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.

   (a)   There is hereby established the office of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the City. The CAO shall be appointed by the Mayor solely on the basis of executive and administrative training and experience, and confirmed by a majority of the members of Council, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. He may serve as the Director of a department and shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by the Mayor.

   (b)   The CAO shall assist the Mayor in the operation of his office and subject to the supervision and control of the Mayor, be responsible for the preparation of the annual budget for presentation to the Council, and supervise the administration of personnel policies and practices in all of the departments. He shall render advice to the Mayor regarding appointment, promotion, transfer, reduction and removal of all City personnel. He shall, subject to the supervision and control of the Mayor, establish reporting procedures, require the submission of and review progress reports and operating goals, and generally assist in the coordination of activities of all departments, divisions, boards, commissions, officers and employees of the City, except for the professional activities and responsibilities of the Law and Health Departments.

   (c)   The CAO shall make periodic written reports to the Mayor and Council, not less often than semi-annually, with such recommendations as he deems appropriate, concerning the administration of all departments, divisions, boards and commissions of the City and their needs and requirements for the future.

(Ord. 74-110. Enacted 10-28-74.)