§ 2-62. City manager; duties.

(a)

Purpose. To establish responsibilities, powers, and duties of city manager pursuant to section 2.30 of the Charter of the city and to provide for a job description and duties of the position.

(b)

Duties. The city manager is charged with the responsibility of acting as the chief executive and administrative officer of the city of ensuring that all administrative functions of the city are carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of the city as determined by the mayor and city council. The city manager's duties shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1)

Faithful execution and enforcement of the laws of the United States, this state and city, including ordinances, resolutions, and rules and regulations of the city;

(2)

Preparation of the agenda and attendance at meetings of the mayor and city council;

(3)

Preparation and recommendations for adoption of any measures deemed proper and suitable for the city;

(4)

The monitoring of the city's overall financial condition and its future needs and reporting of the condition and the needs to the mayor and city council as needed;

(5)

Preparation of correspondence to state and federal agencies and departments regarding state or federal qualifications and rules for the city, grants, or available loans, and reporting the correspondence to the mayor and city council;

(6)

Appointment, suspension, or removal of any city employee, except the city recorder, recorder pro temp, city attorney, city treasurer, city clerk or in accordance with the general rules, regulations, policies or ordinances of the city;

(7)

Preparation and submission of an annual proposed budget and capital program to the mayor and city council as directed;

(8)

Administration of all departments, properties, and operations of the city, subject to the general direction and control of the mayor and city council;

(9)

Coordination of the investigation of the affairs, records, accounts, and expenditures of the various commissions and boards created by the city and report the findings of same to the mayor and city council at least once per year;

(10)

Communication with the city attorney concerning any matter effecting the legal interest of the city;

(11)

At the request of the mayor and city council, act as liaison with boards, offices, agencies, and commissions of the city;

(12)

The exercise of any other powers and the performance of any other duties required or authorized by the mayor and city council not inconsistent with the Charter, ordinances, and resolutions of the city.

(c)

Residence requirements. During his tenure of office, the city manager shall reside in the city normal moving and transfer of residence time excepted.

(d)

Restrictions. The city manager shall not engage in any other business or profession during his tenure of office without the permission and approval of the mayor and city council.

Code 2004, § 31.03; Ord. No. 354-A, 1-14-2002)