HomeMy WebLinkAbout2425 Establishing the Position of City AdministratorOrdinance No. 2425
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND ESTABLISHING
THE POSITION OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER 2.10 TO THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City finds that consistent, focused management and administration is
in the best interests of the City, and that this can best be accomplished by a full-time
administrative manager to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to reorganize the administration of city government and
establish the office of City Administrator;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Port Townsend does ordain as
follows:
Section 1. There is added to the Port Townsend Municipal Code a new chapter 2.10
entitled "City Administrator" to read as follows:
Title 2
Chapters:
2.04
2.06
2.08
2.10
2.12
2.18
2.20
2.24
2.28
2.32
2.34
2.36
2.38
2.40
2.44
2.48
2.56
2.60
2.64
2.68
2.72
2.76
ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Council
City Clerk
Attorney
City Administrator
City Treasurer
Director of Public Works
Office Hours
Civil Defense Administration
Park and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Director of Planning and Building
Police Department
Community Oriented Policing Advisory Board
Fire Department
Contractor Bonds
Withholding from Employees Pay
Alcoholic Rehabilitation
Medical Insurance for City Employees
Vacation and Sick Leave for City Employees
Arts Commission
Historic Preservation Commission
Public Records Disclosure
2.78 Public Disclosure of Campaign Finance Reports
Chapter 2.10
CITY
Sections:
2.10.010
2.10.020
2.10.030
2.10.040
2.10.050
2.10.060
ADMINISTRATOR
Position created.
Scope of authority.
Qualifications.
Powers and Duties.
Combination of offices.
Compensation.
2.10.010 Position created. The position of city administrator is created and established.
The city administrator shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to the confirmation by a majority
vote of the city council, to serve at the pleasure of the mayor. The city in its discretion may
specify additional terms and conditions of employment in a written agreement executed by the
mayor and approved by the city council, provided that such contract may not vary the terms of
this chapter.
2.10.020 Scope of authority. Under the direction and authority of the mayor, the city
administrator shall administer and coordinate the activities and functions of the city to implement
city ordinances and policies through the effective use of city employees, funds, materials,
facilities and time, and shall direct and control the overall operations of the city to assure
optimum services to the community; provided, however, that the city attorney, public works
director and police and fire chiefs shall be directed by the mayor and the library director shall
be directed by the library board. Under the direction and authority of the mayor, the city
administrator shall also serve as chief financial and accounting supervisor and advisor to the
mayor and city council and shall advise the mayor and city council of the financial plans,
functions and needs of the city.
2.10.030 Qualifications. The city administrator shall have experience and education
suitable to manage the city. This includes a minimum of five years management experience in
duties related to the responsibilities of the position, and a master's degree in finance, accounting,
business administration, public administration, or any equivalent combination of education and
experience which equips the applicant with the knowledge and skills required to perform the job.
2.10.040 Powers and duties, under the direction and authority of the mayor, the city
administrator shall have the following powers and duties:
A. Plan and direct administrative activities of the city, develop and implement
internal policies, programs and operating objectives, and take necessary actions to improve
operations; and
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B. Assist the mayor and city council in developing long-term financial planning
policies and goals for the city; implement the city's financial policies to accomplish the city's
goals and objectives related to provision of city services, including plans for future capital
facilities, general accounting system, billing, purchasing and investment of city funds; and
C. Delegate responsibility as necessary to accomplish the desired objectives; and
D. Coordinate and supervise the preparation of the preliminary budget for submittal
to the mayor, and administer the budget after its adoption; and
E. Act as the city's representative at meetings with other governmental officials,
agencies and commissions, and at conferences, conventions, and seminars related to public
management, as directed by the mayor; and
F. Directly supervise the city treasurer, city clerk, and director of building and
community development; and
G. Serve as personnel officer for the city. As personnel officer he or she shall work
with the department heads to prepare a city personnel manual and orientation handbook, establish
a management training program, act as the city's representative in negotiating labor union
agreements, and supervise the hiring and discharge ~of all city employees except the following:
1. Personnel of the public works, library and city attorney departments;
2. Those employees or officers required by state law to be appointed by the
mayor or elected by the voters of the city;
3. City personnel, including the fire and police departments, subject to civil
service laws, ordinances or regulations; and
H. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the responsibility of the civil
service commission relative to uniformed personnel; and
I. Meet with the mayor and city council as often as is necessary to keep them
'informed of the status and result of departmental operations and projects; and
J. Act to resolve operational conflicts, decide and implement alternate courses of
action, formulate and administer policies, and otherwise make decisions to assure the maximum
efficiency of the general operations of the city; and
K. Provide information and advice to the mayor, city council, other public officials,
and the public on the city's operations; and
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L. Regularly attend meetings of the city council, and other boards and commissions
as necessary to coordinate and satisfy the administrative needs of the city; and
M. Serve as risk manager for the city, serve as secretary and chief examiner to the
civil service commission, and assist the mayor with the recruiting and appointment of city
department heads and members of advisory boards and commission; and
N. Assist the mayor and the city council generally in conducting all the city's
business and to perform such other duties, and assume such other responsibilities, as the mayor
shall direct and as may be required by ordinances and resolutions passed by the city council.
2.10.050 Combination of offices. The office of city administrator may be combined
with any other appointive position in the city; provided that where combined, the compensation
shall be fixed by the council for the combined office and shall not necessarily be the total of the
compensation fixed for each office individually.
2.10.060 Compensation. The compensation to .be paid to the city administrator shall
be recommended by the mayor and by the city council in the annual budget.
(Ord. , §1, 1994.)
Section 2. Severabilitv clause. If any provision of this ordinance or its application
to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance, or the application
of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
This ordinance shall become effective upon its approval and publication in the form and
manner required by law.
Read for the first, second, and third times
Port Townsend, Washington, at a re
/~~ , 1994.
ssed
the City Council of the City of
this ~!~ day of
M. Clise, Mayor
Attest~ ~
David A. Grove, Clerk/Treasurer
~~C' ' itY A~t°rney
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