(A) There is hereby established the position of City Administrator. The City Administrator is hereby appointed to be the Treasurer for the city and shall exercise all of the duties and responsibilities of a city treasurer as specified in M.S. Chapter 412 and elsewhere in the laws of the state and this code, as they may be amended from time to time.
(B) The City Administrator shall be the management officer of the city and shall be subject to the control and direction of the Mayor and the City Council, and pursuant to this position he or she shall perform the duties set forth in this section and all others as may be assigned to him or her by the City Council which are not inconsistent with Minnesota Statutes.
(C) The City Administrator shall be appointed by a majority vote of the City Council and shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council, except that, if requested, the City Council shall grant the City Administrator a public hearing within 30 days following notice of his or her removal. During the interim following such removal and prior to such hearing, the City Council may suspend the City Administrator by a majority vote, but shall continue his or her salary.
(D) The City Administrator shall be selected solely on the basis of his or her executive, administrative, and governmental qualifications with special reference to his or her actual experience in or his or her knowledge of accepted practices in respect to the duties of his or her office as described hereinafter.
(E) The City Administrator shall be responsible to the Mayor and the City Council for the proper administration of those affairs of the city assigned to his or her office, and under the control and direction of the Mayor and the City Council, he or she shall have the power and shall be required to:
(1) Supervise the administration of all departments and offices placed within his or her jurisdiction by this section or by subsequent action of the Mayor or City Council, including, but not limited to, the following: streets, water, sewer, parks, recreation, fire, civil defense, building and plumbing inspection, and city engineering. Such supervision shall include the making of administerial decisions affecting such departments and offices, and the employment and/or dismissal of personnel within his or her jurisdiction, subject to the review of the Mayor and unless otherwise provided by ordinance, code provision, statute, or city policy.
(2) Develop and issue all administrative rules, regulations, and procedures necessary to insure the proper functioning of all departments and offices within his or her jurisdiction. The rules, regulations, and procedures shall be consistent with Minnesota Statutes, city ordinances and code provisions, and City Council policies. The rules, regulations, and procedures shall be effective upon issuance and shall continue to be in effect until rescinded by the City Administrator or the express action of the Mayor or City Council.
(3) Coordinate the activities of and serve as an advisor to all elected and appointed officials of the city with particular reference to consultants, the Planning Commission, and the Fire Department.
(4) Prepare the budget annually and submit it to the City Council together with a message describing the important features of the budget; keep the City Council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the city and make recommendations as he or she may deem desirable; and purchase or supervise the purchase of all materials and equipment for which funds are provided in the budget and as directed by the City Council pursuant to the Purchasing Policy in effect at the time of such purchase.
(5) Attend all meetings of the City Council and other official bodies as directed, and take part in the discussion of all matters coming before the City Council. The City Administrator shall also represent the city at all official or semi-official functions as may be directed by the Council.
(6) In cooperation with the Council, see that all laws, ordinances, and code provisions are duly enforced and investigate all complaints in relation to matters concerning the administration of departments and offices within his or her jurisdiction, and whenever necessary shall make recommendations to the City Council for improvement of services.
(7) Perform such other duties as may be required by the Mayor and City Council and consistent with Minnesota Statutes and city ordinances and code provisions.
(F) The City Administrator shall furnish a surety bond to be approved by the City Council, the bond to be conditioned upon faithful performance of his or her duties. The bond premium shall be paid by the city.
(Ord. 26, passed 12-11-73; Am. Ord. 69, passed 1-23-90; Am. Ord. 0603, passed 5-23-06; Am. Ord. 1505, passed 8-25-15)