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02/22/93 15:48 FAX 612 861 9749 CITY-RICHFIELD 444 CITY OF MV (j002 CHAPTER 6 • ADMINISTRATION OF CITY_ AFFAIRS Section 6.01_ The City Manager_ The City Manager shall be the chief executive and head of the administrative branch of the City government and shall be chosen by the Council solely on the basis of training, experience, and administrative qualifications. The City Manager need not be a resident of the City or state at the time of appointment, but during tenure of office, shall reside within the City. The City Manager shall be appointed for an indefinite period and may be removed by the Council at any time; but after serving as Manager for one year, the Manager may demand written charges and a public hearing before the date when his final removal takes effect. Written charges, If demanded, shall be furnished a reasonable time before the public hearing_ After such hearing, if one is demanded, the Council shall have unlimited discretion either to reinstate the Manager or make removal final. Pending such hearing and removal, the Council may suspend the Manager from office. The Council may designate some properly qualified person to perform the duties of the Manager during the Manager's absence, disability, suspension, or while the office of the Manager is vacant. (Bill 1990-13) 09-10-90 Section 6.02. Peters and Duties of t_he City Manager. Sub. 1. Subject to the provisions of this Charter, any Council regulations consistent therewith, and any other applicable laws, the City Manager shall control and direct the administration of the City's affairs. The City Manager shall have the powers and duties set forth in the following subdivisions: (Bill 1990-13) 09-10-90 Sub. 2_ The City Manager shall see that this Charter and the laws, ordinances and resolutions of the City are enforced. (Bill 1990-13) 09- 10-90 Sub. 3. The City Manager shall appoint and remove, upon the basis of merit and fitness and subject to applicable civil service provisions, if any, the City Clerk, all heads of departments and all subordinate officers and employees in the departments. The Director of Public Safety, having administrative and supervisory control over the police and fire divisions of the Department of Public Safety, is not under the jurisdiction of the police and fire civil service commission of the City. Appointment or removal of department heads shall be made final only upon a majority vote of the Council. (Bill 1981-35) 12-28-81 Sub. 4. The City Manager shall exercise control over all departments and divisions of the City administration created by this Charter or by the Council. (Bill 1990-13) 09-10-90 Sub. 5. The City Manager shall recommend to the Council for adoption such measures as he or she may deem necessary for the welfare of the people and the efficient administration of the City's affairs. (Bill 1990-13..) 09-10-90 vor CITY CHARTER CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA A.18 ai-» in- ,