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written reports concerning the assigned responsibilities of the Administrator as the Council <br />may desire; and maintain good and proper relations with the public at large. <br /> <br />211.070. CITY ADMINISTRATOR AUTHORITY. <br /> <br />(1) Administrative policy. The Administrator may establish administrative policies and <br />procedures as may be necessary to ensure proper and efficient operation of all departments and <br />divisions of the city and may issue administrative orders to carry out administrative policies <br />and procedures. The administrative policies and procedures shall be consistent with Minnesota <br />Statutes, city ordinances and Council policy. The Council shall be apprised of administrative <br />policies and procedures. <br /> <br />(2) Fiscal control. The Administrator shall act as the Treasurer for the City pursuant to Minnesota <br />Statute § 412.141 and exercise control over the fiscal expenditures of all departments of the <br />city and appropriations which appear in the annual budget. The Administrator shall follow the <br />adopted Purchasing Policy for purchasing authority. No officer or employee of the city shall <br />place any order or make any purchase except for a purpose and to the amount authorized in the <br />budget without Council approval. All claims resulting from orders placed by the city shall be <br />audited for payment by the City Council. The Administrator shall negotiate contracts for any <br />kind of merchandise, materials, equipment or construction work for presentation to the <br />Council. <br /> <br />(3) Personnel. All department directors and administrative personnel shall report directly to the <br />Administrator. The Administrator shall recommend to the Council the hiring, promotion, <br />demotion or dismissal of any regular or probationary full-time or part-time employee of the <br />city. The Council shall make all final determinations with regard to the employment, <br />promotion or dismissal of city employees.