Except as otherwise provided in the Charter, the City Manager shall be the head of the administrative branch of the City government. He/she shall be responsible to the Council under policy direction, serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City: assumes full responsibility for planning, administering, directing, overseeing, and evaluating the activities and operations of the City of Shinnston including public safety, community development, finance, utilities, operations and maintenance, parks, facilities, and administration: provides policy guidance to and coordinates the activities of management staff; facilitates the development and implementation of long and short range plans, policies, goals, objectives, and programs to provide the City with technical and administrative direction in meeting and maintaining City services standards: ensures public services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner: and provides highly complex administrative support to the City Council including implementing policy decisions made by the City Council. In addition, he/she shall have the power and shall be required to:
(1) Appoint and, when he/she deems it necessary or advisable, remove all officers and employees of the City except as otherwise provided by this Charter or by general law, and except as he/she may authorize the head of a department or office to appoint and remove subordinates in such department or office.
(2) Assume full management responsibility for all City operations: assess ongoing operational needs through department heads and determine best organizational structure to meet goals and objectives: develop, recommend, and administer policies and procedures.
(3) Direct the development and implementation of the City’s goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
(4) Establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels: monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
(5) Plan, direct and coordinate, through department heads, the work plan for the City; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures: meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems.
(6) Assess and monitor work load, administrative support systems, and internal reporting relationships: identify opportunities for improvement and implement as appropriate.
(7) Select, motivate, and evaluate personnel; resolve personnel concerns and issues.
(8) Oversee the development and administration of the City budget: approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies: approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary: keep Council advised of financial conditions, program progress, and present the future needs of the City.
(9) Explain City Programs, policies, and activities: negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
(10) Represent the City to all departments and outside agencies: coordinate City activities with those of other cities, counties, and outside agencies and organizations.
(11) Provide staff assistance to the City Council: prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence: provide advice and consultation to the City Council on the development and implementation of City programs and services.
(12) Confer with department heads concerning administrative and operational problems, work plans, and strategic plans: make appropriate decisions or recommendations: oversee the preparations and implementation of long range plans for the City.
(13) Serve as a resources for the City Council, department personnel. City Staff, other organizations, and the public: coordinate pertinent information, resources, and work teams necessary to support a positive and productive environment.
(14) Perform all duties as may be prescribed by City Council action: direct the preparation of plans and specifications for work that the City Council orders.
(15) Attend and participate in professional group meetings: stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of city management and administration.
(16) Respond to media inquiries. City Council concerns and issues, and community needs.
(17) Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
(18) Perform related duties as required.
The Manager may by letter filed with the City Clerk designate some qualified administrative officer of the City to perform the duties of the City Manager during his/her temporary absence or disability. If the City Manager fails to make such designation, the Council may by resolution appoint an officer of the City to act as City Manager during his/her absence or disability.
(Ord. passed 2-9-2015)