[Ord. No. 660 §1(2-110), 2-9-2004; Ord.
No. 911, 6-15-2022]
The office of City Administrator is hereby created as an appointed
office pursuant to Section 79.230, RSMo.; provided, however, whether
it is necessary or desirable to fill the office or to leave it vacant
shall be determined by a recommendation from the Mayor and the consent
of a majority of the Board of Aldermen.
[Ord. No. 660 §1(2-111), 2-9-2004; Ord.
No. 911, 6-15-2022]
The City Administrator may be appointed by the Mayor with the
approval of a majority of elected members of the Board of Aldermen
for an indefinite term, however, the appointment of a City Administrator
shall not be required. He/she shall be at least twenty-one (21) years
of age and shall be chosen solely on the basis of his/her executive
and administrative qualifications.
[Ord. No. 660 §1(2-112), 2-9-2004]
Before entering upon the duties of office, the City Administrator
shall take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before someone
authorized to administer oaths that he/she possesses all the qualifications
prescribed for the office by law, that he/she will support the Constitution
of the United States and of the State, the provisions of all laws
of the State and the ordinances of the City and that he/she will faithfully
demean himself/herself while in office.
[Ord. No. 660 §1(2-114), 2-9-2004]
A.
The
City Administrator shall be the Administrative Assistant to the Mayor
and as such shall be the Administrative Officer of the City Government.
He/she may head one (1) or more departments and shall be responsible
to the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen for proper administration and
management of the government business, officers and employees of the
City. To that end, he/she shall have power and shall be required to:
1.
Recommend, for adoption by the Board of Aldermen, standard personnel
procedures, as needed, to include position classifications and pay
schedules for all employees covered in the City's personnel program,
if any.
2.
Prepare the proposed budget annually and submit it to the Board of
Aldermen together with a message describing important features; the
budget to be supported by appropriate schedules and analyses.
3.
Keep the Board of Aldermen advised of the financial condition and
future needs of the City and make such recommendations as he/she may
deem desirable.
4.
Prescribe such rules and regulations as are necessary or expedient
for the conduct of administrative departments or agencies subject
to his/her authority and he/she shall have the power to revoke, suspend
or amend any rules or regulations of the administrative service prescribed
by himself/herself.
5.
Investigate, examine or inquire into the affairs or operation of
any department and when so authorized by the Board of Aldermen, he/she
shall have power to employ consultants and professional counsel to
aid in such investigations, examinations or inquiries.
6.
Coordinate the activities of administrative, police, fire and public
works contractors or employees. The coordination and control shall
be exercised through department heads or foremen of the respective
departments, if any, and if none, then directly subject to the rules
and regulations that may be prescribed from time to time by the Board
of Aldermen.
[Ord. No. 911, 6-15-2022]
7.
Meet with standing committees appointed by the Mayor on matters concerning
general and special administrative problems, who shall consult with
and render advice to the City Administrator on such matters.
8.
Have responsibility for all real and personal property of the City.
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 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.
9.
Supervise the purchase of all materials, supplies, services and equipment
for which funds are provided in the budget. He/she shall have the
power to purchase materials, supplies, services and equipment in accordance
with the Purchasing Code.
10.
Supervise the preparation of all bid specifications for services
and equipment; receive sealed bids for presentation to the Board of
Aldermen.
11.
Perform such other duties as may be required by the Board of Aldermen
not inconsistent with the State Statutes, laws or ordinances.
12.
Account to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for any actions taken
when requested to do so and at all times shall be subject to supervision,
control and direction of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
