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CITY ADMINISTRATOR
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
This form should be completed by each member of the Council to evaluate the City
Administrator's performance in each of the areas noted below. The City Administrator
should also complete a self-evaluation utilizing the same form. Performance levels can
be noted, based on the following scale:
1 = Poor (rarely meets expectations).
2 = Below Average (usually does not meet expectations).
3 = Satisfactory (meets performance expectations).
4 = Above Average (generally exceeds performance expectations).
5 = Excellent (almost always exceeds expectations and performs at very
high standard).
Each member of the Council should complete this document and forward it to the City
Attorney, Sarah Sonsalla, by . The City Attorney will prepare a
summary of the results that will be provided at the meeting that the Council can use to
conduct the performance evaluation.
Evaluation Period: March 28, 2016 TO:
1. PERSONAL
Invests sufficient effort toward being diligent and thorough in the discharge
of the duties of the City Administrator.
Composure, appearance, and attitude fitting for an individual in this
executive position.
2. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND STATUS
Knowledgeable of current developments affecting the management field
and affecting city governments.
Has a capacity for and encourages innovation.
Anticipates problems and develops effective approaches for solving them.
3. RELATIONS WITH MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Carries out directives of the Council as a whole rather than those of any
one Council member.
Assists the Council on resolving problems at the administrative level to
avoid unnecessary Council action.
Responds to requests for information or assistance by the Council.
Informs the Council of administrative developments.
There is a relationship of trust between member of the Council and the
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4. POLICY EXECUTION
Implements Council action in accordance with the intent of the Council.
Supports the actions of the Council after a decision has been reached.
Enforces City policies.
Understands City's laws and ordinances.
Reviews enforcement procedures periodically to improve effectiveness.
Offers workable alternatives to the Council for changes in the law when an
ordinance or policy proves impractical in actual administration.
5. REPORTING
Provides the Council with reports concerning matters of importance to the
City.
Reports are accurate and comprehensive.
Reports are generally produced through own initiative rather than when
requested by the Council.
Prepares a sound agenda which, prevents trivial administrative matters
from being reviewed by the Council.
6. CITIZEN RELATIONS
Responsive to complaints from citizens.
Dedicated to the community and its citizens.
Skillful with the news media, avoiding political positions and partisanship.
Has the capacity to listen to others and to recognize their interests. Works
well with others.
Willing to meet with members of the community to discuss their concerns.
Cooperates with neighboring communities.
Cooperates with the County, State, and Federal governments.
Cooperates with other organizations within the City.
7. STAFFING
Recruits and retains competent personnel for City positions.
Aware of staff weaknesses and works to improve their performance.
Accurately informed and concerned about employee relations.
8. SUPERVISION
Encourages department heads to make decisions within their own
jurisdictions without City Administrator approval, yet maintains general
control of administrative operations.
Instills confidence and initiative in subordinates and emphasizes support
rather than restrictive controls for their programs.
Has developed a friendly and informal relationship with City staff as a
whole, yet maintains the prestige and dignity of the City Administrator's
office.
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Evaluates personnel periodically, and points out management
weaknesses and strengths.
9. FISCAL MANAGEMENT
Makes the best possible use of available funds, conscious of the need to
operate the City efficiently and effectively.
Possesses awareness of the importance of financial planning and control.
10. What performance areas would you identify as areas where the City Administrator
excels? Are there certain things that have impressed you about the City Administrator's
performance? What were they?
11. What performance areas would you identify as needing improvement? Why?
What constructive, positive ideas can you offer the City Administrator to improve these
areas?
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12. (Administrator Only) What goals for the upcoming year are to be accomplished?
13. Other Comments?
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