Ord 841 First Reading Chart Amend Report

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Ordinance 841 Page 2 Subdivision 5. Ordinances, resolutions and claims considered by the Council need not be given in full in the minute book if they appear in other permanent records of the Clerk-Administrator, and can be accurately identified from the description given in the minutes. The Clerk-Administrator shall act as the Clerk and bookkeeper of the municipality, shall be the custodian of its seal and records, shall sign its official papers, shall post and publish such notices, ordinances as may be required, and shall perform such other appropriate duties as may be imposed upon by the Council. For certified copies and for filing and entering, when required, papers not relating to municipal business, the Clerk-Administrator shall receive the fees allowed by state law to town clerks; but the Council may require the Clerk-Administrator to pay such fees to the municipal treasury. With the consent of the Council, the Clerk- Administrator may appoint a deputy for whose acts that person shall be responsible and whom may be removed at pleasure. In case of the Clerk-Administrator's absence from the municipality or disability, the Council may appoint a Deputy Clerk-Administrator, if there is none, to serve during such absence or disability. The Deputy may discharge any of the duties of the Clerk-Administrator. Subdivision 6. The Clerk-Administrator shall supervise the administration as provided by this Charter and Council action. Subdivision 7. The Clerk-Administrator shall prepare reports and summaries relating to contemplated municipal projects and/or improvements, and submit them with recommendations, as may be required, to the Council for study and subsequent action. Subdivision 8. The Clerk-Administrator shall prepare an annual fiscal budget and capital improvement plan for submission to the Council. The Clerk-Administrator shall maintain financial guide lines for the municipality within the scope of the approved budget and capital program. Subdivision 9. The Clerk-Administrator shall prepare the annual financial statement and such other statements that are required by statute. Subdivision 10. The Clerk-Administrator shall attend all Council meetings and provide input to the Council. The Clerk-Administrator may with discretion, or by invitation, attend other committee and commission meetings. Subdivision 11. The Clerk-Administrator shall supervise municipal employees, programs and activities, unless otherwise directed by the Council. Subdivision 12. The Clerk-Administrator shall submit periodic reports to the Council on the financial condition of the municipal accounts. Subdivision 13. The Clerk-Administrator shall supervise the conduct of local elections in accordance with the prescribed laws and regulations. Subdivision 14. The Clerk-Administrator shall advise the Council in decisions affecting the employment or removal of department heads and appointed officials. Subdivision 15. The Clerk-Administrator shall work in cooperation with the Council's appointed attorney and engineer.