The City Administrator is the chief administrative officer of the City. The powers and duties of the City Administrator are as follows:
1. General. See that all resolutions, ordinances, laws, Council and Mayor directives, and approved operational policies are both faithfully enforced and executed or referred to the proper official for compliance thereof.
2. Attend Council Meetings. Attend all meetings of the Council unless otherwise excused by the Mayor or Council.
3. Recommendations. Recommend to the Mayor and Council such measures as the City Administrator deems necessary or expedient for good efficient government, and the general welfare of the City.
4. Supervision. Have general responsibility for the supervision, direction, and administration of all departments, offices, employees, functions, and services of the City, and be directly responsible to the Council for the proper function of the same.
5. Liaison. Maintain liaison with citizens, businesses, developers, builders, engineers, and other governmental agencies.
6. Contracts. Be responsible for the supervision and performance of all contracts for work and services to be done for the City, except as specified otherwise in said construction or service program involved.
7. Agreements; Contracts. Maintain an accounting of all obligations, agreements, commitments, and contractual franchises involving the City and report to the Mayor and Council any deviations from the exact terms as specified.
8. Negotiations. Represent the City in all negotiations properly entered into in accordance with law or ordinance.
9. Purchasing. Direct the purchasing of all commodities, materials, supplies, capital outlay and services for all departments of the City that have been budgeted and appropriated by resolution of the Council, and enforce a program to determine that such purchases are received and are of the quality and character called for in the order.
10. Appoint and Employ. Have the power to appoint or employ all officers and employees to fill authorized positions, with the exception of the City Clerk, City Attorney, and Police Department personnel.
11. Suspension or Discharge of Employees. Have the power to suspend without pay or discharge summarily any officer or employee which the City Administrator has the power to appoint or employ, subject, however, to the provisions of the Veterans Preference Law (Chapter 35C of the Code of Iowa) and applicable provisions of the Handbook For Employees of the City of Waukee and applicable Federal, State, and local laws.
12. Emergency Employees. Have the authority to employ any person for emergency purposes as deemed necessary for the welfare of the City, but in no case shall said employment be extended after the first Council meeting following the date of employment, unless otherwise approved by vote of the Council.
13. Buildings and Equipment. Supervise the management of all buildings, structures, and land under the jurisdiction of the Council, and be charged with the care and preservation of all City-owned equipment, tools, machinery, appliances, supplies, and commodities under the control of employees or departments, over which the City Administrator has, by this section, specific authority.
14. Financial Conditions. Keep the Mayor and Council fully advised of the financial and other conditions of the City.
15. Annual Budget. Prepare and submit to the Mayor and Council an annual budget in the manner as prescribed by law.
16. Business Affairs. See that all business affairs of the City are conducted by modern, approved methods and in an efficient manner.
17. Records. Be responsible at all times for the maintenance of accurate and current records of all affairs of the departments under the jurisdiction of the City Administrator, and in a form acceptable by the Council. Copies of such reports shall be available for public inspection.
18. Council Committees. Assist the Council committees in the execution of their reviews, investigations, reports, and assignments, and provide administrative support in compliance with their directives.
19. Delegated Powers. Perform duties and have direct authority on all matters delegated by Council action.
20. Administrative Support. Provide administrative support and assistance to the Mayor and perform duties in the coordination of all phases of municipal activity as directed by the Mayor and Council.
21. Residency. The City Administrator shall establish residence in the City pursuant to terms agreed to upon appointment and confirmation.