[Ord. No. 2061, 8-17-2020[1]]
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The City Administrator shall be appointed at the recommendation of the Mayor with the consent of a majority vote of the Board of Aldermen. The appointment may be for an indefinite or definite term of office and may be accompanied by a contract of employment.
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The City Administrator need not be a resident of the City.
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Editor's Note: Ord. No. 2061 also changed the title of this Chapter from "Mayor and Board of Aldermen" to "Mayor, Board of Aldermen and City Administrator."
[Ord. No. 2061, 8-17-2020]
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The office of City Administrator shall be a full-time salaried position, and the City Administrator shall devote full-time to the performance of the duties of the office. The City Administrator shall not hold outside employment for remuneration except with the approval and consent of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
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The City Administrator shall be afforded all of the benefits that are set forth in the City's Employee Manual.
[Ord. No. 2061, 8-17-2020]
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The City Administrator shall meet the minimum qualifications as set forth in Section 77.044, RSMo., as amended.
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It is desirable that the City Administrator possess the skills, experience and education as described in the adopted job description for this position attached hereto as Exhibit A and held on file in the City offices.
[Ord. No. 2061, 8-17-2020]
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The City Administrator shall:
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Be the Chief Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and shall have general superintending control over the administration and management of government business, officers and employees of the City, subject to the direction and supervision of the Mayor.
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Not have superintending control over the City Attorney, Assistant City Attorneys, Prosecuting Attorney, Special Prosecuting Attorneys, Municipal Judge or Special Counsel.
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Develop a plan of organization to establish areas of responsibility, lines of authority and formal channels of communication. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen shall retain the ability to communicate directly with all City employees and officials about City business, however, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen shall follow any code of conduct adopted by the City.
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Establish short and long range goals for the City with the approval of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. S/he shall prepare or assist in the preparation of the proposed annual budget, budget review and capital improvements plans and long range plans. S/he shall, with the assistance of the City Clerk, bookkeeper, staff and all department heads, prepare and present an estimate 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 analyses.
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Be vested of all of the powers and duties as described in this Chapter, the adopted job description and the City's Employee Manual.
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Designate himself/herself or some other officer or employee to perform the duties of any office or position in the administrative service under his/her control which is vacant or which lacks administration, due to the absence or disability of the incumbent. Such designation shall be in effect until the incumbent resumes his/her duties.
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Attend substantially all meetings of the Board of Aldermen and assemble detailed reports pertinent to the agenda with recommendations of various committees concerning the matter to be considered. Direct and participate in preparation of the agenda for the Board of Aldermen and Committees.
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Be the Purchasing Agent for the City of Valley Park pursuant to Section 140.010 and all purchases pursuant to that Section 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.
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Act As The Human Resources Director Of The City. The City Administrator shall have the power to appoint and remove (in accordance with the Employee Manual regulations approved by the Board of Aldermen) all subordinate employees of the City of Valley Park. The City Administrator shall make recommendations of appointment and removal of department heads. The City Administrator shall also:
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Recommend the establishment and maintenance of personnel programs employing sound personnel policies and practices which are internally consistent and externally competitive.
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Promote the organization and continuing development of a competent City staff.
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Design, prepare and submit for review and adoption by the Board of Aldermen personnel procedures, position classifications and compensation schedules for employees covered in the City's personnel program.
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Prescribe the functions and duties of officers and employees of the City not otherwise prescribed by any ordinance of the City.
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Recommend to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen appointment, promotion or removal from service all officers, who are not elected to office, and employees of the City, except as otherwise provided by law or City ordinance.
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Provide for periodic reports to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on all aspects of the City's activities.
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Provide for meaningful relationships and communications between the City and its residents.
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Provide for a sound, stable and realistically economical insurance and bonding program for all aspects of the City liability and risk.
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Coordinate the activities of all departments, agencies and offices.
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Prescribe such rules and regulations as are necessary for the conduct of the City's departments, agencies and offices, and revoke, suspend or amend any rule or regulation of any City department, agency or office.
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Be accountable to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for any actions taken when requested to do so, and at all times be subject to the supervision, direction and control of the Mayor subject to review by the Board of Aldermen.
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Perform related duties as required by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen not inconsistent with the Statutes of the State of Missouri and the ordinances of the City of Valley Park.
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Assist the City Attorney on court cases, complaints, and claims involving the City and cooperate to draft ordinances and changes to City Code.
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Attend all Committee meetings unless excused by the Committee Chair. Serve as liaison between the Mayor and Board of Aldermen and the various committees, boards and commissions of the City and their members. If the event of absence or unavailability, appoint someone to attend in his/her place.
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Establish such administrative rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law or established City policy, as may be necessary or proper for the efficient and economical conduct of the business of the City.
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Along with the Mayor, designate the process for representing the City's interests before the media and other public jurisdictions. Lobby of behalf of the City's interests.
[Ord. No. 2061, 8-17-2020]
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The City Administrator shall receive as compensation for the performance of the duties of this office an amount set by the approved pay compensation plan and performance evaluation system. The Mayor shall recommend an annual salary, which is described in the adopted pay compensation plan. This recommended annual salary must be approved by the Board of Aldermen. The City Administrator may be provided a contract of employment.
B. 
At least once a year after the appointment of the City Administrator, the Mayor and President of the Board of Aldermen shall evaluate the performance of the City Administrator. This evaluation shall be made part of the confidential personnel file of the City Administrator.
[Ord. No. 2061, 8-17-2020]
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The Board of Aldermen may remove the City Administrator from office in accordance with the following procedures:
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The City Administrator may be removed or suspended on recommendation of the Mayor with consent of a majority of the Board of Aldermen, or by the two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Aldermen on its own initiative.
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In such a case, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen shall grant the City Administrator a closed hearing. Prior to holding the closed hearing and upon recommendation of the Mayor with consent of a majority of the Board of Aldermen or by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Aldermen on its own initiative, the City Administrator may be suspended with full compensation and benefits. This suspension shall not exceed forty-five (45) days.
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After the closed meeting, the Board of Aldermen may adopt a final resolution of removal, without stating a reason for such removal. An affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Aldermen is required to make the resolution effective.
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The removal of the City Administrator may be made effective immediately.