City Manager:PS:92:T3

Veteran Preference Department: Administration / Executive Hours: This is a salaried (exempt) position which requires devotion of significant hours both during time when City Hall is open (7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) as well as outside of those times for various purposes such as meetings, travel, or other necessary services. The proper performance of the City Manager's duties will require the City Manager to generally, observe normal business hours and will also often require the performance of necessary services outside of normal business hours. The City Manager will be required to devote such additional time as is necessary for the full and proper performance of the City Manager's duties. Purpose and Nature of Job: The City Manager is appointed as provided by City Charter. The City Manager shall be the Chief Administrative Officer. The City Manager shall be responsible to the city Council for the efficient administration of city government. The City Manager shall carry out all policies, procedures, ordinances, rules and regulations of the Council. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Attend all meetings of the City Council unless excused there from by the Council. See that laws and ordinances are enforced and that the provisions of all franchises, leases, contracts, permits, and privileges granted by the Council are observed. Further, s/he shall: (a) Direct and supervise, in accordance with all City ordinances and administrative polices as may be adopted by the City Council, the administration of all departments of the City, except the police department, the fire department and the office of the City Clerk. (b) When necessary, appoint, suspend, demote, or dismiss any City employee under his/her supervision, in accordance with law and the City's administrative and personnel policies and may authorize any department head under his/her supervision to exercise these powers with respect to subordinate employees in that department. (c) Attend all City Council meetings unless excused by the City Council and have the right to take part in discussions but not vote. (d) See that all laws, Charter provisions, ordinances, resolutions and other acts of the City Council departments related under his/her supervision are faithfully executed. (e) Prepare and submit the annual budget, budget message and capital program to the City Council, keep the City Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the City, and make such recommendations to the City Council concerning the affairs of the City as s/he deems appropriate. (f) In the event of any temporary absence or disability of the City Manager, designate a qualified City employee to exercise the powers and duties of the City Manager during such time; provided that the City Council may revoke such designation at any time and appoint some other eligible person to serve as acting City Manager. (g) Not have the power to enter into any agreement, negotiation or other arrangement with any individual, group, organization or governmental body, which would require policy-making decisions by the City Council, without the prior knowledge and approval of the City Council. (h) Perform such other duties as required by law or by the City Council. Advise the Council on the Municipal Electric and Gas Utility Industry as it impacts on the City's distribution system. Recommend to the Council in writing for its consideration such measures that s/he may deem necessary or expedient. Formulate and recommend to the City Council the adoption of such measures as may, from time to time, deem necessary or advisable for the health, safety and welfare of the city and its inhabitants, or for the improvement of administrative or departmental functions and services. Responsible for and overseeing the writing and administration of city grants and speci l funds. The City Manager will be expected to participate in various community-oriented events, organizations, etc. which will sometimes go beyond the normal working hours. The City Manager will be expected to diligently document city activities and regularly provide updates to the City Council sufficient to ensure the efficient operation, management, and administration of the city. Minimum Qualification Requirements: Education - In addition to the Experience outlined below, the following Education is required for this position. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field OR An equivalent combinat