City of Herculaneum, MO Chapter 120 Appointive Offices

Section 120.005 City Administrator.

[Ord. No. 41-2018, 12-3-2018]

A. The City Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor and Board, subject to such terms and conditions agreed to in an employment agreement.

B. The City Administrator shall have the following duties:

1. Serve as the Chief Administrative Assistant to the Mayor.

2. Have general superintending control of the administration and management of the government business, including all non-elected officers, the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief, and employees of the City, subject to the direction and supervision of the Mayor.

[Ord. No. 43-2020, 12-7-2020]

3. Such duties, responsibilities and obligations as set forth in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Herculaneum and as may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the Mayor or Board of Aldermen.

4. To perform such duties as may be imposed by resolution, ordinance, or operation of State Law.

Section 120.010 City Clerk.

[Ord. No. 34 §§1 — 3; Ord. No. 99-006 §§1, 3, 2-22-1999]

A. The City Clerk shall be elected by and serve at the pleasure of the Board of Aldermen.

B. Salary.

1. The City Clerk shall be either a salaried position or an hourly position as may be determined by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Herculaneum from time to time either by ordinance or by resolution of the Board of Aldermen as may be reflected in the minutes of the Board of Aldermen.

2. In the event the Board of Aldermen determines that the position of City Clerk is a salaried position, then the City Clerk shall not be entitled to overtime, except as may be specifically required by State or Federal law. In the event it is provided that the City Clerk position shall be an hourly position, then all provisions of the Municipal Code of the City of Herculaneum, State Statute and Federal law with respect to hourly employees shall be applicable.

C. The City Clerk shall have the following duties:

1. Attend all meetings of the Board of Aldermen and to record minutes of all proceedings held thereat.

2. To safely and properly keep all records of the City which may be entrusted to his care.

3. To have the power to administer official oaths and oaths to persons certifying to demands or claims against the City.

4. To perform such duties as may be imposed by resolution, ordinance, or operation of State Law.

Section 120.020 (Reserved) [1]

[1] Editor's Note — Ord. no. 529, adopted December 28, 1992, repealed section 120.020 which formerly derived from Ord. No. 146 §1; Ord. No. 243 §1; Ord. No 370 §1.

Section 120.030 Public Works Coordinator.

[Ord. No. 40 §§1 — 2; Ord. No. 99-004, 3-8-1999; Ord. No. 02-012, 6-3-2002]

A. There is hereby created the office of Public Works Coordinator of the City of Herculaneum, Missouri, and such person shall be appointed by the Board of Aldermen and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Aldermen as an employee at will.

B. The Public Works Coordinator should have experience in municipal public works operations including experience in an administrative capacity, knowledge in public works administration, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to meet those tasks set forth in the job description.

C. The Public Works Coordinator shall be responsible for the coordination of the activities and tasks of all of the public works functions of the City of Herculaneum and in that capacity shall have the following duties:

1. Exercise direct supervision of the Street Department Supervisor and Water Works Supervisor, and to report to the Board of Aldermen regarding the performance of said supervisors, and to exercise indirect supervision of all employees working in the Water and Street Departments, or exercise direct supervision of said employees in the absence or unavailability of said supervisors.

2. Prepare and propose to the Board of Aldermen a budget for all public works within the City of Herculaneum, prepare estimates of costs of public works projects, prepare any desired requests for grants related to public works projects, provide whatever assistance is necessary for the City to obtain bids on projects and to take action to keep the cost of projects within budget.

3. Coordinate the functions of the Public Works Departments with the functions of the Planning and Zoning Commission and serve as a resource to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Aldermen on zoning issues by revising and maintaining accurate City maps, plans, profiles, field notes and designs; by reviewing plans of any construction project or subdivision of real estate and consulting with the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding same; by establishing familiarity with City ordinances regarding Planning and Zoning issues; by reviewing land records and documents.

4. Review and provide direction to the Board of Aldermen or other relevant officials in the City regarding any and all plans for public and/or private engineering projects; provide technical assistance to other City Officials; coordinate departmental activities with consulting engineering firms and other private contracting agencies; provide pertinent information to contractors, developers and the general public regarding the various Codes and regulations as adopted by the City of Herculaneum; inspect any construction projects as they are being performed in the City including, but not limited to, the construction of structures, streets, utilities and drainage facilities; and index and store information regarding project plans, profiles and field notes.

5. Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of all real estate owned or possessed by the City of Herculaneum including, but not limited to, City Hall and Library, City parks and all storage, shop and work facilities of all public works departments.

6. Perform any other tasks and duties reasonably related to the above-referenced matters as shall be requested by the Board of Aldermen and attend the meetings of the Board of Aldermen as the Board of Aldermen may request or that the circumstances may require.

D. The Public Works Coordinator shall be a full-time position, and the person so appointed shall receive an hourly wage as set forth by ordinances from time to time and shall be covered by all fringe benefits provided by the City to employees, even though the Public Works Coordinator is an appointed position. The Board of Aldermen may propose a wage increase based upon the City's financial status and the performance of the Public Works Coordinator.

Section 120.040 Collector.

[Ord. No. 147 §1]

The Board of Aldermen shall appoint a Collector.