HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-03-Ordinance 2733_City Administrator, Powers and DutiesORDINANCE NO.2733
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 108,ESTABLISHING THE POWERS AND
DUTIES OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS,BY REPEALING SECTION 108.6 AND
ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE POWERS AND
DUTIES OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
WHEREAS,Iowa Law requires that a City have a City Clerk to carry out those duties
and responsibilities established by Iowa Law;AND
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee,Iowa created a City Administrator position in the late
1990's and structured the position such that the City Administrator served as both the City
Administrator and City Clerk;AND
WHEREAS,over the last several years the City experienced tremendous growth in
population,area served,and public infrastructure dramatically increasing the burdens on the
Office of City Administrator/Clerk in carrying out the various responsibilities associated with the
dual Office;AND
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Waukee deems it in the City's best interest to
separate the Offices of the City Clerk and City Administrator so as to provide for the efficient
administration of the different and distinct duties and responsibilities associated with each office
respectively.
WHEREAS,in order to effectuate the separation of the duties and responsibilities of the
City Clerk and City Administrator,certain sections of the Waukee Municipal Code need to be
separated to set forth the duties of the respective offices.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDAlNED by the Council ofthe City of Waukee:
Section 1:Section 108.6,Waukee Municipal Code,should be and the same is hereby
repealed and enacted in lieu thereof is as follows:
§108.6.Powers and Duties of the City Administrator.The duties of the City
Administrator shall be as follows:
A.Appointment and TeIID.The City Administrator shall be appointed by a majority
vote of the council at a regular meeting of such body.The City Administrator
shall hold office at the pleasure of the council and shall be subject to removal by a
majority vote thereof.
B.Compensation.The City Administrator shall receive such annual salary as the
council shall,from time to time,determine by resolution,and time of payment
shall be fixed in accordance with that for other Waukee municipal employees.
C.Duties.The City Administrator is the chief administrative officer of the city,The
duties of the City Administrator are as follows:
1.General.See that all resolutions,ordinances,laws,council and mayor
directives and approved operational policies are both faithfully enforced
and executed or referred to the proper official for compliance thereof.
2.Attend Council Meetings.Attend all meetings of the council unless
otherwise excused by the mayor or council.
3.Recommendations.Recommend to the mayor and council such measures,
as the City Administrator deems necessary or expedient for good efficient
government,and the general welfare of the city.
4.Supervision.Have general responsibility for the supervrsion,direction,
and administration of all departments,offices,employees,functions and
services of the city,and be directly responsible to the council for the
proper function of the same.
5.Liaison.Maintain liaison with citizens,businesses,developers,builders,
engineers and other governmental agencies.
6.Contracts,Be responsible for the supervision and performance of all
contracts for work and services to be done for the city,except as specified
otherwise in said construction or service program involved.
7.Agreements;Contracts.Maintain an accounting of all obligations,
agreements,commitments and contractual franchises involving the city
and report to the mayor and council any deviations from the exact tenus as
specified.
8.Negotiations.Represent the city in all negotiations properly entered into in
accordance with law or ordinance.
9.Purchasing.Direct the purchasing of all commodities,materials,supplies,
capital outlay and services for all departments of the city that have been
budgeted and appropriated by resolution of the council,and enforce a
program to determine that such purchases are received and are of the
quality and character called for in the order.
10.Appoint and Employ.Have the power to appoint or employ all officers
and employees to fill authorized positions with the exception of the city
attorney and police department personnel.The appointment or
employment of officers or employees at the department head level is
subject to council approval.
11.Suspension or Discharge of Employees.Have the power to suspend
without payor discharge summarily any officer or employee which the
City Administrator has the power to appoint or employ,subject,however,
to the provisions of the Veteran's Preference Law,Chapter 35C of the
Code of Iowa and applicable provisions of THE HANDBOOK FOR
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE.The suspension or
discharge of officers or employees at the department head level is subject
to review and confirmation by the council.
12.Emergency Employees.Have the authority to employ any person for
emergency purposes as deemed necessary for the welfare of the city,but
in no case shall said employment be extended after the first council
meeting following the date of employment,unless otherwise approved by
vote of the council,
13.Buildings and Equipment.Supervise the management of all buildings,
structures and land under the jurisdiction of the council,and be charged
with the care and preservation of all city-owned equipment,tools,
machinery,appliances,supplies and commodities under the control of
employees or departments,over which the City Administrator has,by this
section,specific authority.
14.Financial Conditions.Keep the mayor and council fully advised of the
fmancial and other conditions of the city.
15.Annual Budget.Prepare and submit to the mayor and council an annual
budget in the manner as prescribed by law.
16.Business Affairs.See that all business affairs of the city are conducted by
modem,approved methods and in an efficient manner.
17.Records.Be responsible at all times for the maintenance of accurate and
current records of all affairs of the departments under the jurisdiction of
the City Administrator,and in a form acceptable by the council,Copies of
such reports shall be available for public inspection.
18.Council Committees.Assist the council committees in the execution of
their reviews,investigations,reports and assignments,and provide
administrative support in compliance with their directives.
19.Delegated Powers.Perform duties and have direct authority on all matters
delegated by council action.
20.Administrative Support.Provide administrative support and assistance to
the mayor and perform duties in the coordination of all phases of
municipal activity as directed by the mayor and council.
D.Residence.The City Administrator shall establish residence in the City of
Waukee pursuant to terms agreed to upon appointment and confmnation.
Section 2 Repealer.All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3.Severability Clause.If any section,provision or part of this ordinance shall
be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional,such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
ordinance as a whole or any section,provisions or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 4.Effective Date.This ordinance shall be in effect limn and after its fmal
passage,approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Council the 3rd day of June,2013,and approved this 3rd day of June,2013.
Attest:
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Tim Moerman,City Administrator