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This is highly responsible work in directing and coordinating the administration of municipal government in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Lino Lakes City Council. The City of Lino Lakes operates under a council- administrator form of government, and provides for a mayor and a four - member council elected at large. Under the direct supervision of the City Administrator is the Director of Administration, Finance Director, Public Safety Director, Public Services Director, and Commu- nity Development Director. • The city administrator shall be the chief executive officer for the city council and shall coordinate the administration of all city departments; the city administrator shall oversee the implementation of all city council policies and initiatives • Directly responsible to the city council for the enforcement of all ordinances, regulations and law enforcement policies of the city, state and federal government which may apply within the boundaries of the city. • Advises the city council on matters of governmental and public policy which are pertinent to municipal operations; makes presentations, participates in discussions and implements city council decisions. • Responsible to the city council for the effective management of city funds and assets to ensure effective investment of avail- able funds to meet the goals of the city; coordinates and directs department heads in the development, presentation and administration of the annual operating budget. • Responsible to the city council for planning and carrying out of all capital improvement projects and service programs; serves as chief project and program director for the city. • Oversees the administration of all departments and divisions; plans and coordinates activities, and ensures follow -up designed to provide the effective provision of services to the public. • Coordinates the alignment of work processes, budgets, appropriate staffing levels and operating policies necessary to carry out the city's vision and mission. Facilitates communication between all municipal stakeholders to include city council, staff, citizens and representatives of other governmental entities. Empowers staff at all levels to ensure appropriate levels of decision making, responsibility and accountability; encourages employee education and development. Coordinates with members of the management team to ensure effective utilization of employees, recommends salary adjust- ments, hiring, firing, promotion and demotion of all regular 77 full -time, regular part -time and consulting personnel; makes recommendations to the city council regarding any changes to the organizational structure of the city. • Along with the department directors, negotiates contracts and cooperative agreements with unions, private individuals and organizations, surrounding municipalities and other governmental units. • Serves as executive director of the Economic Development Authority. • Attends all meetings, performs all reasonable tasks and furnishes all verbal and written reports as assigned by the City Council. • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration; thorough knowledge of the methods of admin- istration as applied to the management of local municipal divisions and department • Knowledge of the principles of governmental accounting, budgeting, human resources administration, public relations and office management. • Ability to direct and perform general administrative work; ability to analyze, study and present technical information on a variety of subjects. Knowledge of current leadership and organizational structure theories and management. • Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in developing and planning for the implementation of city programs. Ability to develop and install administrative procedures for municipal operations and to evaluate their effectiveness. Coaching skills necessary to motivate the city's management team to meet organization wide goals and the city's mission and vision. Knowledge of community development related to commercial, residential and economic projects to include Tax Increment Financing and similar regulations.