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3 The Position The City Administrator is responsible for planning and directing the administration of city functions and ensuring alignment of municipal services with Council objectives and implementation of City policies. The City Administrator serves as the primary point of contact for Council members. The position, working in coordination with the City’s management team, provides research and makes recommendations to the City Council on policies, staffing, service delivery, finance and budgeting, and public relations. The City Administrator supervises the administration of all departments. Positions reporting to the City Administrator include the Administrative Services Director, the Public Works Director/City Engineer, the Community Development Director, the Chief Building Official, the Recreation Superintendent, the Police Chief and the Fire Chief. Major responsibilities include: • Works closely with the City Council, performs research on agenda items, reports on city affairs and problems, and presents recommendations for City Council consideration. • Prepares and submits an annual budget to the City Council and keeps the City Council advised of the financial condition of the city, making recommendations as needed to ensure prudent financial management. • Maintains familiarity with and advises the City Council on alternative and supplemental sources of revenue, including federal and state aids, loans, grants, and other sources of revenue. • Keeps the City Council advised on the city’s future needs and makes recommendations to the City Council through a five -year Capital Improvements Plan that is reviewed and updated annually. • Oversees noticing of public meetings and agenda preparation for City Council meetings. • Attends and participates in discussions at all meetings of the City Council and of other official city bodies as appropriate. • Directs and oversees personnel, compensation, and benefit programs, including planning, development, and evaluation, working closely with the Administrative Services Director. • Directs and participates in collective bargaining matters. • Develops and issues administrative rules, regulations, and procedures necessary to ensure the proper functioning of all city departments. • Ensures effective management of financial assets, working with the Administrative Services Director and professional advisors. • Supervises the conduct of local elections in accordance with prescribed laws and regulations. • Coordinates the work of the city's appointed attorneys and consultants. • Cooperates with governmental units and municipalities on matters of mutual interest. • Represents the city before governmental, professional and community organizations. • Stays abreast of developments in the fields of public administration and economic development and presents new ideas to the City Council.