[R.O. 2012 §115.210; Ord. No. 406 §1, 5-18-1987; Ord. No. 584 §1, 1-21-1997; Ord. No. 610 §1, 11-3-1998]
There is hereby created and established the office of City Administrator
for Knob Noster, Missouri.
[R.O. 2012 §115.220; Ord. No. 406 §2, 5-18-1987; Ord. No. 584 §1, 1-21-1997; Ord. No. 610 §2, 11-3-1998]
The Mayor, with the consent and approval of the majority of
the members of the Board of Aldermen, shall appoint a City Administrator.
The person so appointed shall serve for an indeterminate term.
[R.O. 2012 §115.230; Ord. No. 406 §3, 5-18-1987; Ord. No. 584 §1, 1-21-1997; Ord. No. 610 §3, 11-3-1998]
The person appointed to the office of City Administrator shall
be at least twenty-five (25) years of age; shall reside within a five
(5) mile radius of Knob Noster, or at the discretion of the Board
of Aldermen upon the effective date of such appointment; and shall
be a graduate of an accredited university or college with a major
in public or municipal administration or shall have the equivalent
qualifications and experience in financial, administration and/or
public relations fields; and shall devote his/her full time to the
performance of the duties of his/her office.
[R.O. 2012 §115.240; Ord. No. 406 §4, 5-18-1987; Ord. No. 584 §1, 1-21-1997; Ord. No. 610 §4, 11-3-1998]
The City Administrator shall receive a salary as set by City
ordinance and such compensation shall be payable bi-weekly.
[R.O. 2012 §115.260; Ord. No. 406 §6, 5-18-1987; Ord. No. 584 §1, 1-21-1997; Ord. No. 610 §6, 11-3-1998]
A.
Administrative Office. The City Administrator shall be the
Chief Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and shall have general
superintending control of the administration and management of the
government business, offices and employees of the City, subject to
the direction and supervision of the Mayor.
B.
Purchasing. The City Administrator shall be the Purchasing
Agent for the City of Knob Noster and all purchases amounting to less
than five hundred dollars ($500.00) shall be made under his/her direction
and supervision, and all such purchases shall be made in accordance
with purchasing rules and procedures approved by the Board of Aldermen.
C.
Budget. The City Administrator shall be the Budget Officer
of the City of Knob Noster and shall assemble estimates of the financial
needs and resources of the City for each ensuing year and shall prepare
a program of activities within the financial power of the City, embodying
in it a budget document with proper supporting schedules and an analysis
to be proposed to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for their final
approval.
D.
Financial Reports. The City Administrator shall make monthly
reports to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen relative to the financial
condition of the City. Such reports shall show the financial condition
of the City in relation to the budget.
E.
Annual Report. The City Administrator shall prepare and
present to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen an annual report of the
City's affairs, including in such report a summary of reports of department
heads and such other reports as the Mayor and Board of Aldermen may
require.
F.
Personnel System. The City Administrator shall act as the
Personnel Officer of the City and shall recommend an appropriate position
classification system and pay plan to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
The City Administrator, after consultation with department heads,
shall approve pay plans and position classification system. The City
Administrator shall appoint and remove (in accordance with Personnel
System regulations approved by the Board of Aldermen) all subordinate
employees of Knob Noster, except elected officers. The City Administrator
shall make recommendations of appointment and removal of department
heads.
G.
Policy Formulation. The City Administrator shall recommend
to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen adoption of such measures as he/she
may deem necessary or expedient for the health, safety or welfare
of the City or for the improvement of administrative services for
the City.
H.
Board Of Aldermen Agenda. The City Administrator shall submit
to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen a proposed agenda for each Board
meeting at least forty-eight (48) hours before the time of any Board
meeting and shall disseminate the same to the local media at least
twenty-four (24) hours before such Board meeting.
I.
Boards And Committees. The City Administrator shall work
with all City boards and committees to coordinate the work of each.
J.
Attend Board Of Aldermen Meetings. The City Administrator
shall attend all meetings of the Board of Aldermen.
K.
Bid Specifications. The City Administrator shall supervise
the preparation of all bid specifications for services and equipment
and receive sealed bids for presentation to the Board of Aldermen.
L.
State And Federal Aid Programs. The City Administrator shall
coordinate Federal and State programs which may have application to
the City.
M.
Conference Attendance. The City Administrator shall attend
State and regional conferences and programs applicable to his/her
office and the business of the City whenever such attendance is directed
and approved by the Board of Aldermen and Mayor.
N.
Press Releases. The City Administrator shall be responsible
for keeping the public informed in the purposes and methods of City
government through all available news media.
O.
Record Keeping. The City Administrator shall keep full and
accurate records of all actions taken by him/her in the course of
his/her duties, and he/she shall safely and properly keep all records
and papers belonging to the City of Knob Noster and entrusted to his/her
care; all such records shall be and remain the property of the City
and be open to inspection by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at all
times.
P.
Miscellaneous. In addition to the foregoing duties, the
City Administrator shall perform any and all other duties or functions
prescribed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
[R.O. 2012 §115.270; Ord. No. 406 §7, 5-18-1987; Ord. No. 584 §1, 1-21-1997; Ord. No. 610 §7, 11-3-1998]
A.
City Property. The City Administrator shall have responsibility
for all real and personal property of the City of Knob Noster. He/she
shall have responsibility for all inventories of such property and
for the upkeep of all such property. Personal property may be sold
by the City Administrator only with approval of the Board of Aldermen.
Real property may be sold only with the approval of the Board of Aldermen
by resolution or ordinance.
B.
Set Administrative Policies. The City Administrator shall
have the power to prescribe such rules and regulations as he/she shall
deem necessary or expedient for the conduct of administrative agencies
subject to this authority, and he/she shall have the power to revoke,
suspend or amend any rule or regulation of the administrative service
except those prescribed by the Board of Aldermen.
C.
Coordinate Departments. The City Administrator shall have
the power to coordinate the work of all the departments of the City
and, at times of an emergency, shall have authority to assign the
employees of the City to any department where they are needed for
the most effective discharge of the functions of City government.
D.
Investigate And Report. The City Administrator shall have
the power to investigate and to examine or inquire into the affairs
or operation of any department of the City under his/her jurisdiction
and shall report on any condition or fact concerning the City government
requested by the Mayor or Board of Aldermen.
E.
Coordinate Officials. The City Administrator shall have
the power to overrule any action taken by a department head and may
supersede him/her in the functions of his/her office.
F.
Appear Before The Board Of Aldermen. The City Administrator
shall have the power to appear before and address the Board of Aldermen
at any meeting.
G.
At
no time shall the duties or powers of the City Administrator supersede
the action by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
[R.O. 2012 §115.280; Ord. No. 610 §8, 11-3-1998]
No Alderman shall interfere with the conduct of any department
or duties of employees subordinate to the City Administrator except
at the express direction of the Board of Aldermen.
