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211-1 211. CITY ADMINISTRATOR 211.010. The position of the City Administrator is hereby established. He/she shall be chosen by the City Council solely on the basis of his/her training and experience and administrative qualifications. The City Administrator shall be an employee at will, appointed for an indefinite period by a majority of the City Council, who may be removed from office only by a majority of the City Council, after thirty (30) calendar days written notice. 211.020. The City Administrator must have the ability to plan development within the City, to collect materials and to be able to analyze that material for reporting to the City Council, and to conduct and implement studies as to procedures, operations and organization. The City Administrator shall also have the ability to advance and promote harmonious relations with and between municipal employees and the general public. The City Administrator shall possess a degree in public administration or its equivalent and have sufficient experience, knowledge, and/or abilities, which, in the opinion of the City Council, qualify the person for the position. 211.030. The duties and responsibilities of the City Administrator shall be: (A)Subject to City Council regulations and applicable laws, the City Administrator shall control and direct the administration of municipal affairs. (B)The City Administrator shall see that all laws, ordinances and resolutions of the City are enforced in conjunction with the City's law enforcement agency. (C)The City Administrator shall supervise the activities of all municipal department heads and personnel of the City in the administration of municipal policy with authority to hire and fire all personnel. (D)The City Administrator shall attend and participate in all meetings of the City Council. He/she shall be responsible for the preparation of the City Council agenda and recommend to the City Council such measures as he/she may deem necessary for the welfare of the citizens and the efficient administration of the City. He/she may attend at his/her discretion, or at the direction of the City Council, other committee and commission meetings. (E)He/she shall be responsible for the preparation of the Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, and other agendas. (F)He/she shall be responsible for the preparation of the HRA and EDA agendas. (G)The City Administrator shall prepare annual fiscal budget and capital improvement plan for the City Council. He/she shall maintain financial guidelines for the municipality within the scope of his/her responsibilities, submit reports to the City Council on the financial condition of municipal accounts and make sure the annual financial statement is prepared in accordance with Minnesota Statutes. Current City Code